UNSPSC 50547037: Frozen non GMO tamarindo

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO tamarindo that has 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 50547037 Frozen non-GMO tamarindo is a Commodity code that addresses niche specialty frozen fruit products, but the recent state and local opportunities show little activity directly aligned with this specific commodity. The code's nominal scope targets a specialized frozen fruit variety, yet the recent solicitations under this code span broad school nutrition procurement for breakfast and lunch programs—encompassing hundreds of line items across frozen and fresh produce, dairy, proteins, grains, beverages, and condiments—rather than tamarindo specifically. School districts and state agencies are the primary issuing bodies; most opportunities target school nutrition administrators sourcing for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance. Vendors must meet stringent federal requirements including Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content for processed products), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition compliance. Deliveries occur multiple times weekly to central warehouses and individual school sites, with pricing held firm for contract periods and no separate fuel surcharges permitted. All vendors carry general liability and products liability insurance typically ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence.

Georgia school districts dominate recent activity, with the Hancock County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System all issuing solicitations between February and June 2026. Bidding opportunities include the Hancock County fresh produce IFB due June 26, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur frozen foods and grocery IFB due May 15, 2026; and the Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative due March 4, 2026, spanning 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri also posted grocery item solicitations in March and June 2026. Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia and Missouri, with isolated activity in Connecticut. The code shows minimal evidence of tamarindo-specific procurement; mismatch between the commodity name and actual recent opportunities suggests limited relevance for vendors specializing in this product line.