UNSPSC 50586825: Non GMO donqua

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO donqua. 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 50586825 Non GMO donqua (Commodity) covers fresh produce sourcing for school nutrition programs, child feeding initiatives, and institutional food service, where state and local governments procure fresh fruits, vegetables, and related staple items for daily meal delivery to student populations. Recent solicitations show school districts buying apples, bananas, berries, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, tomatoes, citrus, potatoes, eggs, and specialty items such as pre-cut vegetables and prepared salads, typically with emphasis on USDA compliance, Buy American preferences, HACCP certification, and domestic or locally grown sourcing. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county school systems across multiple states, with isolated state-level procurement activity. The mix spans large urban districts (Austin ISD, Northside Independent School District in Texas; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia) through mid-sized county systems (Muscogee, Liberty, Bulloch, Glynn Counties in Georgia; Rockwood R-VI in Missouri; Hillsborough County in Florida) to the State of Georgia's institutional procurement, suggesting steady demand across jurisdictions serving 6,900 to 83,000+ students.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Texas, with secondary solicitation activity in Florida and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issuing RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce delivery to 127 campuses with a May 7, 2026 deadline; the Douglas County School System (Georgia) coordinating an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million and a March 4, 2026 deadline; Early County Board of Education (Georgia) soliciting food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with a June 8, 2026 deadline; and Austin Independent School District (Texas) seeking fresh produce and beverages through RFP 26RFP034 with a March 11, 2026 deadline. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with optional renewal periods, feature firm pricing for 12 months subject to market-indexed escalation clauses, require insurance minimums of $1 million general liability, and mandate compliance with federal debarment, E-Verify, and food safety documentation. No set-asides for disadvantaged vendors appear in these solicitations; competition is open to qualified distributors meeting experience, insurance, and certification thresholds.