UNSPSC 50585105: Non GMO bulb onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO bulb 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 50585105 Non GMO bulb onions, a Commodity code, captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though the recent opportunities block reflects broader vegetable and produce sourcing rather than non-GMO onions specifically. State and local buyers under this code range from county parks and recreation departments operating concession and food-service facilities, to school districts provisioning cafeterias under federal nutrition programs, to health-care coalitions and state purchasing offices sourcing food for institutional operations. The work involves vendor selection for produce supply and delivery, with emphasis on meeting seasonal availability, food safety compliance, product freshness guarantees, and adherence to USDA nutrition standards where applicable. Quality, timeliness, pricing competitiveness, and reliable delivery logistics drive evaluation.

Recent solicitations span multiple jurisdictions and issuing-body types. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations that will stock fresh produce alongside other offerings; the procurement weights menu variety and vendor qualifications heavily and applies a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County businesses. Marion Health Care Coalition (Marion, Florida area) posted a produce-specific RFQ (August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026) seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period with seasonal pricing adjustments permitted. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) released a line-by-line food bid (posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026) encompassing approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for three schools under the National School Lunch Program, with domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain emphasis. The State of Georgia also solicited food, supplies, and kitchen products (posted May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026). Activity clusters in Florida and Georgia, with school districts, county governments, and specialized health-care coalitions as primary buyers.