UNSPSC 50585116: Non GMO stuttgarter giant onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO stuttgarter giant 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 50585116 Non GMO Stuttgarter Giant Onions is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity captured in the dataset. State and local governments are soliciting fresh produce suppliers under this code classification, but the opportunities posted between February and June 2026 focus on comprehensive produce portfolios—apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and eggs—for school nutrition programs, not specialty onion varieties. The Georgia State Department of Education, Texas school districts, Missouri school districts, and Florida school systems dominate recent postings, with school boards and county boards of education accounting for the bulk of activity. Representative solicitations include the Early County Board of Education (RFP, due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food bids supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools; Northside Independent School District in San Antonio (RFP 2026-048, due May 7, 2026) for fresh produce delivery to 127 campuses five days per week during the school year; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa (RFP 26039RFPDST, due March 11, 2026) for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program serving 18 elementary schools; and the Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026) procuring produce across 30 districts in Georgia with an estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida, with Georgia school districts posting the highest volume of produce solicitations. Procurement vehicles include cooperative purchasing arrangements (the GEC Buying Cooperative for multi-district buys), standalone district RFPs and IFBs, and regional school nutrition programs. Vendors must meet HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, insurance requirements (typically $1 million general liability minimum), delivery within specified time windows, and often geographic preferences for locally grown or domestic sourcing. Contract terms run July 1 through June 30 annually with renewal options, and evaluation criteria routinely emphasize price competitiveness (30–50 points), product quality and freshness, vendor experience (often three to five years minimum), delivery reliability, and alignment with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable standards. The code shows substantial institutional demand but with minimal specificity to Stuttgarter giant onions as a line item; solicitations treat onions as one element within broader vegetable portfolios rather than as a specialty procurement target.