UNSPSC 50545037: Frozen non GMO salustianas oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO salustianas 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 50545037 Frozen non-GMO Salustianas oranges is a Commodity code representing a narrow product line within agricultural procurement, but the recent state and local contract opportunities posted against this code do not reflect specialized demand for this specific frozen citrus variety. Instead, the issuing bodies soliciting under the code are purchasing broad food-service portfolios spanning shelf-stable grocery items, fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and paper supplies for school nutrition programs, county senior services, and state food procurement. The solicitations reveal that state and local governments buy food through a mix of issuing bodies including county boards of education (Hancock County, Early County), school district nutrition departments (Bridgeport Board of Education), county social services departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). The work solicited includes line-item bids for fresh and frozen produce, packaged goods, proteins, breads, dairy, and associated food-service consumables, all subject to Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content where applicable), USDA nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, HACCP compliance, temperature-controlled delivery, and systematic ordering through school nutrition portals such as LINQ School Solutions.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apples, berries, citrus, leafy greens, melons, root vegetables, and specialty fruits) with bids due June 26, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 requesting approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services with quotes due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted an electronic bid on June 30, 2026 for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, and Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies. Award typically goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with firm fixed pricing over a fiscal year, no fuel surcharges, and Net 45 payment terms.