UNSPSC 50545029: Frozen non GMO navelina oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO navelina 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 50545029 Frozen non GMO navelina oranges is a Commodity code that state and local governments acquire as part of broader food-service procurement for schools, senior services, and institutional feeding programs. The recent opportunities show that frozen oranges are typically solicited as line items within larger food contracts spanning dozens or hundreds of products — breakfast items, vegetables, fruits, proteins, condiments, and supplies — rather than as standalone purchases. Issuing bodies under this code include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county departments of community services (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs purchasing under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program dominate the activity, with institutional meal service for seniors and other populations appearing less frequently in recent postings.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut in the recent record. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce on June 10, 2026 with a June 26 due date spanning 200+ line items of fresh and frozen fruit; Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items for school nutrition programs. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes on October 13, 2026 due October 19, 2026 for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable and potentially frozen food items for the Department of Community Services. The Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department posted an RFQ for over 1,100 line items on June 30, 2026, subject to Buy American provision requirements mandating 51% domestic agricultural content. Frozen citrus products are priced per unit of measure and evaluated competitively against branded equivalents; delivery is typically F.O.B. Destination with no separate fuel surcharges, contract terms run July 1 through June 30 annually, and awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.