UNSPSC 50545028: Frozen non GMO navel oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO navel oranges that have been frozen for preservation. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50545028 Frozen non-GMO navel oranges is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable and fresh produce items for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations show substantial demand for bulk fresh and frozen produce across multiple produce categories—apples, berries, citrus fruits, root vegetables, melons, and specialty items—rather than navel oranges specifically. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bridgeport Board of Education all posting competitive bids for produce and food items in the most recent period. County departments and state agencies also solicit under the code; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and the State of Georgia both posted food-item procurements in 2026. All issuing bodies emphasize compliance with the Buy American provision (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content for processed products), HACCP food-safety plans, whole-grain and nutrition standards aligned with the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, and firm fixed pricing with transportation included and no separate fuel surcharges.

Recent activity centers in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases requested bids on over 1,100 grocery line items for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department, due June 30, 2026, through OpenGov e-Procurement with samples subject to blind testing. The State of Georgia posted a May 15, 2026 solicitation for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026, with full scope and pricing in an attached document. All school-based procurements require vendors to accept electronic ordering systems (LINQ School Solutions in Bridgeport's case), maintain backup stock for emergency delivery, and allow piggybacking by other districts.