UNSPSC 50585112: Non GMO red onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO red 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 50585112 Non GMO red onions is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce—including onions, apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, berries, citrus fruits, potatoes, and eggs—primarily through school nutrition programs serving National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program participants. The recent solicitation activity shows school districts dominating procurement under this code, ranging from small rural districts (Early County Schools in Georgia, approximately 300+ food items annually) to large urban systems (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, 83 elementary schools and subordinate secondary sites; Austin Independent School District across Travis County and multiple Austin jurisdictions; McAllen Independent School District serving 20,000 students across 31 campuses). Cooperative purchasing vehicles appear regularly—the GEC Buying Cooperative procurement for Douglas County School System spans 30 school districts across two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. State departments (Georgia's Department of Education and other agencies) also purchase fresh produce through direct institutional procurement. School nutrition programs emphasize domestic sourcing, USDA Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, temperature-controlled delivery within narrow morning windows (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and compliance with whole-grain and low-sodium product specifications where applicable.

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Texas. Georgia school districts issued at least nine recent fresh-produce solicitations (Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02, Liberty County Board of Education IFB, Muscogee County School District ITB 26-017, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Bid 26-34, Bulloch County School District IFP, Early County Board of Education FY27 Food Bid, Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 via GEC, and state-level IFB #4 2027-2026 and procurement PE55645NONST2026000000009) between February and May 2026. Texas districts posted at least three (Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 with response due May 7, 2026; Austin Independent School District RFP 26RFP034 with response due March 11, 2026; McAllen Independent School District RFP 2026-1029 with deadline extended by addendum). Florida's Hillsborough County Public Schools posted Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program solicitation 26039RFPDST (due March 11, 2026); Missouri's Rockwood R-VI School District posted Child Nutrition Services Grocery Items 2026-2027 (due April 29, 2026 via NUTRIKIDS system). School districts typically use IFB, RFP, and ITB notice types with response deadlines in March through June for contracts commencing July 1. Award is contingent on board approval, available funding, and responsive-and-responsible bidding; contract terms commonly run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for additional one-year periods. Vendor requirements consistently include general liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million minimums), HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, debarment certification, E-Verify authorization, and often state-specific certifications such as Georgia business registration or Texas principal-place-of-business documentation.