UNSPSC 50545822: Frozen non GMO dolly plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO dolly 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 50545822 Frozen non GMO dolly plums (Commodity) does not reflect the actual scope of recent state and local procurement activity in this code. The recent solicitations are overwhelmingly for broad grocery and fresh produce categories—apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, leafy greens, dairy, breads, cereals, meats, condiments, and prepared entrees—procured by school districts and municipalities to support child nutrition programs. The code name "Frozen non GMO dolly plums" is too narrow to characterize what is being purchased; state and local buyers use this code tag for comprehensive food-service procurement that spans dozens or hundreds of line items across produce, proteins, grains, and prepared items, not single-product procurement. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (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, Douglas County School System) and one state purchasing office (State of Georgia). These jurisdictions solicit under this code on an annual basis to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

The most recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce with bids due June 26, 2026; City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with bids due May 15, 2026; Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia, with proposals due March 4, 2026 and estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce (72 items) with sealed bids due April 23, 2026. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri issued a solicitation for over 900 line items of grocery items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut solicited grocery items for the Board of Education (over 1,100 line items) with electronic bids due June 30, 2026. All contracts run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with firm pricing throughout the period and delivery to school sites Monday through Friday. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), meet USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, and accept electronic ordering systems.