UNSPSC 50545043: Frozen non GMO valencia oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO valencia 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 50545043 Frozen non-GMO Valencia oranges is a Commodity-tier code that covers specialty frozen citrus products procured by state and local education agencies to support child nutrition and meal programs. Recent activity shows that state and local governments tag this code broadly to food-service procurement for school districts, though the specific frozen Valencia orange line item appears within larger comprehensive grocery and produce solicitations rather than as a standalone product category. School districts source frozen citrus alongside fresh produce, frozen entrées, grains, dairy, and prepared foods to meet USDA nutrition standards, National School Lunch Program requirements, and whole-grain and low-sodium specifications mandated under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts—including city and county boards of education—supplemented by cooperative purchasing arrangements that bundle procurement across multiple districts. Georgia-based school systems appear most active in recent postings, though Missouri and Connecticut districts also solicited under related codes in the same timeframe.

Recent solicitations show Georgia and Missouri school districts as primary buyers. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 on February 4, 2026 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce under Bid 26-34 on March 22, 2026 (due April 23, 2026) for delivery to 60 school sites; the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri posted an IFB on March 31, 2026 (due April 29, 2026) for over 900 grocery line items; and the City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB on April 16, 2026 (due May 15, 2026) for frozen foods and grocery items serving the 2026–2027 school year. All solicitations require Buy American compliance with minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans with 24-hour recall accessibility, firm fixed pricing throughout the contract term with limited allowances for market-based adjustments, delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday within specified windows, and general liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum. Payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days, with contract periods typically July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options extending up to three additional years.