UNSPSC 50545814: Frozen non GMO black ice plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO black ice plums 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 50545814 Frozen non-GMO black ice plums is a Commodity code that nominally names a single frozen fruit product, but the recent state and local opportunities do not reflect procurement specific to that item. Instead, the code appears in school district food service solicitations for comprehensive grocery and fresh produce procurement that spans hundreds of line items—frozen entrees, vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and prepared foods—rather than a discrete frozen plum product. State and local school districts and county boards of education drive activity under this code. The Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System have all posted recent food service solicitations that capture frozen and fresh produce as components of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program procurement. These districts typically serve between 6,900 and 30,000 students and procure across multiple schools or delivery points. All vendors must meet Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products where required), HACCP food safety plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, E-Verify authorization, debarment and suspension verification, and commercial general liability insurance typically ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Pricing must remain firm for the contract period, delivery is made Monday through Friday within specified windows, and payment terms generally run Net 30 to Net 45 days.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional procurement in Connecticut. The Hancock County Board of Education (Sparta, Georgia) posted an IFB for fresh produce due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items with delivery to three schools. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, spanning ten school sites with quarterly price adjustments capped at 10 percent. The Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri) solicited grocery items through the NUTRIKIDS system due April 29, 2026, comprising over 900 line items. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) posted BID BNB052266 for grocery items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education due June 30, 2026, with over 1,100 line items and blind testing of samples. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026. The mismatch between the code name (frozen non-GMO black ice plums) and the actual scope of work solicited suggests this code captures broader frozen and fresh produce procurement rather than a single commodity line.