UNSPSC 50554202: Canned or jarred non GMO key limes

The variety of lime grown especially in the florida keys and adjacent area. 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 50554202 Canned or jarred non-GMO key limes is a Commodity code that in practice captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable canned fruit products, including applesauce, pears, and other preserved fruit items that meet federal food safety and commodity specifications. The recent opportunities tagged under this code show minimal activity directly tied to key limes; instead, state and local food service operations—primarily school districts, corrections departments, and health and human services facilities—are buying canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, and supplemental food items that fall within the broader preserved-fruit category. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, school districts of varying size, and municipal boards of education. The mix spans large unified districts (Austin Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District, Fairfax County Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System) and smaller county and regional school systems (Hancock County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District) alongside state-level food service procurement for institutional facilities. Repeat buyers include Oregon Department of Corrections, which has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which has issued multiple supplemental food solicitations covering statewide facility networks.

Geographic activity concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest. Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two recent applesauce ITBs (Solicitation S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, and S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026), both seeking roughly 2,000–4,700 cases of USDA-compliant canned applesauce with historical pricing near $21.80 per case, firm delivery schedules, and Oregon-vendor preferences totaling up to 10 percent. Texas institutions dominate the volume: Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued IFB HHS0016792V2 and HHS0017449 covering supplemental foods and consumable products for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with the former encompassing 210 line items and a maximum potential three-year value of $4.5 million; Dallas Independent School District issued RFP JC250079 (due April 2, 2026) for various food products including dried fruit items; and the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office solicited quarterly weekly food orders with brand-specific requirements (due June 17, 2026). Georgia school districts feature prominently in produce and fresh-fruit procurement. State and local buyers typically require firm, fixed pricing quoted FOB destination with freight prepaid, compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items), USDA commodity or grade specifications, minimum shelf life (often one year), commercial general liability insurance in the $1–2 million range, and delivery to centralized warehouse or multi-site school locations on set schedules. Awards are made to lowest responsive, responsible bidders or on best-value criteria; most contracts include one to four renewal options and permit price adjustments only at renewal periods or for documented manufacturer increases.