UNSPSC 50586304: Non GMO brandywine tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO brandywine tomatoes. 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 50586304 Non GMO brandywine tomatoes is a Commodity-level code covering specialty fresh tomato varieties supplied to state and local institutions, particularly school districts operating child nutrition and food service programs. Recent solicitations show state and local governments procuring branded produce varieties, including non-GMO and heirloom tomato types, as line items within broader fresh produce contracts that serve school lunch, breakfast, and nutrition programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts of varying sizes—from small rural districts to large metropolitan systems—alongside county boards of education and state agencies. These institutions source produce through RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and IFBs to support National School Lunch Program compliance, Farm to School initiatives, and child nutrition objectives. Vendors must meet food safety standards including HACCP certification, Buy American provisions where applicable, and USDA compliance; many solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing preferences and products free of artificial additives.

Activity under the code concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include the Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02 (sealed bids due April 14, 2026) for fresh produce to 16 school locations across Glynn County, Georgia; the Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 (sealed bids due May 7, 2026) for fresh produce meeting USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable standards across 127 campuses in Bexar County, Texas; the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (sealed proposals due March 4, 2026) covering 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with approximately $4.4 million estimated annual spending for Area One; and the Muscogee County School District ITB 26-017 (bids due April 27, 2026) for approximately 60 produce line items. Most contracts run July 1 through June 30 with annual renewal options. Evaluation emphasizes price competitiveness, product quality and freshness, vendor experience, delivery reliability, and compliance with federal food safety and procurement standards, with awards typically made on a line-item basis to allow multiple vendors.