UNSPSC 50585100: Non GMO onions

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO onions. 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 50585100 Non GMO onions is a Class code that encompasses fresh produce procurement for institutional food service, with state and local governments sourcing onions and broader vegetable assortments to support child nutrition programs, school breakfast and lunch services, and general food operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies buying fresh produce on line-item contracts, often bundling onions with dozens of other vegetables and fruits as part of comprehensive food-service RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Issuing bodies span independent school districts (Northside ISD in San Antonio, McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), county school systems (Early County Schools in Georgia, Glynn County Schools, Liberty County Schools, Douglas County Schools, Muscogee County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools), state departments (Georgia), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts). School districts dominate this code's activity, reflecting the heavy institutional demand for fresh produce in child nutrition compliance and farm-to-school program initiatives.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. The Georgia State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce on May 15, 2026 (response due June 22), while Early County Board of Education sought line-by-line food bids including 300+ items (vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy) on May 11, 2026 (due June 8). Northside Independent School District in San Antonio (Bexar County, Texas) issued RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce on April 14, 2026 (due May 7), requiring USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable-compliant items delivered five days weekly, with evaluation prioritizing price at 35 percent, extent of goods meeting needs at 25 percent, and quality at 15 percent. Bulloch County School District in Georgia pursued locally-grown produce (within 200 miles) including Vidalia onions through an IFP posted April 3, 2026 (due May 4). Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa issued RFP 26039RFQDST for the federally funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program on April 13, 2026 (due March 11, later extended), with a cost-plus fixed-fee-per-case model and estimated annual budget of $600,000. Douglas County School System coordinated an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026 (due March 4) covering 30 school districts across two Georgia regions with estimated spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options; vendors must carry general liability insurance ($1 million minimum), maintain HACCP and GAP certifications, comply with Buy American provisions and domestic sourcing preferences where feasible, and demonstrate food-safety and traceability systems. Most solicitations emphasize whole-grain products, low-sodium formulations, avoidance of artificial additives, and preference for locally or domestically sourced items when cost and quality align.