UNSPSC 50551638: Canned or jarred non GMO perfection apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO perfection apricots that have been canned or jarred 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 50551638 Canned or jarred non-GMO perfection apricots, a Commodity code, describes shelf-stable fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service — school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, senior services, veterans' homes, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show demand for canned and jarred fruit as components of broader food-supply contracts rather than as standalone line items. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested canned vegetables and proteins alongside other shelf-stable items for senior services; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited canned fruit as part of supplemental food packages for state hospitals and supported living centers; and the Oregon Department of Corrections issued separate ITBs for canned applesauce to serve correctional facilities. State and local issuing bodies span counties (Gwinnett County), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas HHS Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, State of Georgia), school districts (Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), and municipal nutrition centers. The State of Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy appears as a repeat buyer, with multiple quarterly food procurements issued over the past four months.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Southwest, with documented opportunities in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Oregon, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for canned applesauce in May and July 2026 (S2910000016975 due June 2, 2026, and S2910000017453 due July 31, 2026, at $21.84 per case historically), applying a combined 10 percent state-of-origin and resident-bidder preference. The Texas HHS Commission solicited supplemental food and consumables (HHS0016792V2, response deadline March 19, 2026, maximum contract value $4.5 million over three years) and food products for El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 11, 2026, prior-period value $1.5 million). Gwinnett County sought approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable foods under IWQ 140229 (due October 19, 2026). The State of Illinois twice solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (27497DVAQUINCB53751 and 27497DVAQUINCB53752, both due August 24, 2026). Awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best-value determinations; FOB Destination with prepaid freight is standard, delivery windows span 45 to 72 hours from order, and vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence minimum. No set-asides specific to this Commodity code appear in the recent opportunities block.