UNSPSC 50601769: Frozen Non GMO simmonds avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO simmonds avocados that have been frozen for preservation. 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 50601769 Frozen Non GMO Simmonds Avocados is a Commodity code with minimal recent activity directly aligned to its nominal scope. State and local procurement bodies soliciting under this code are primarily school districts and state agencies sourcing food for child nutrition programs, but the recent opportunities block shows no dedicated frozen avocado procurements and instead reflects broader food-service solicitations spanning fresh produce, groceries, frozen foods, eggs, and general food supplies across multiple line items. The issuing bodies include school districts of varying sizes (Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri serving 19,000 students; Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools with 60 delivery sites; Dallas Independent School District; City Schools of Decatur; Early County Board of Education; Douglas County School System covering 30 districts) and state-level procurement (State of Georgia's food, supplies, and kitchen products bid). These entities typically award on a lowest-responsive-bidder basis with line-item splitting across multiple vendors, require HACCP plans and food-safety compliance, demand firm pricing for 12-month contract periods, and emphasize Buy American provisions and domestic sourcing where applicable.

The geographic activity clusters heavily in Georgia and extends to Missouri and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the State of Georgia's May 2026 food, supplies, and kitchen products RFQ (due June 22, 2026); the Early County Board of Education's line-item food bid for July 2026–June 2027 covering 300+ food items and non-food supplies (due June 8, 2026); the Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One (due March 4, 2026); and the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with deliveries to ten school sites (due May 15, 2026, with optional pre-bid April 29, 2026). School district contracts typically run July through June and include three-month extension options and renewal for additional one-year terms. Insurance minimums range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability, and many districts require proof of experience, valid business licenses, E-Verify compliance, and federal debarment certification. The code shows no recent standalone frozen-avocado specifications; pursuit should focus on multi-item food-service relationships where frozen specialty produce items may qualify as secondary or specialty line items within larger district grocery awards.