UNSPSC 50630300: Non-GMO

Non-GMO fresh vegetables which have been processed. Fresh vegetables that have been grown and harvested from plants certified as being non GMO. 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 50630300 Non-GMO is a Class code encompassing fresh produce and specialty food items sourced without genetic modification, with state and local governments currently procuring non-GMO fresh fruits, vegetables, and related food service products for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and child nutrition initiatives. Recent solicitations reflect a strong emphasis on fresh produce delivery to K-12 school districts, with secondary demand from state correctional and criminal justice facilities, Head Start programs, senior services, and transit authorities. The scope includes raw fresh produce (apples, bananas, carrots, potatoes, berries, leafy greens), pre-cut and processed produce options, eggs, and prepared produce items, with contracts typically requiring USDA compliance, HACCP certification, Buy American sourcing preferences, and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites or institutional locations. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education at the county and independent district level, supplemented by state agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State of Georgia procurement offices), regional cooperative purchasing consortia (GEC Buying Cooperative, Douglas County Schools cooperative), cities (San Antonio Department of Human Services), and specialized agencies (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Hillsborough County Public Schools). Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Florida, with scattered opportunities in Missouri, Connecticut, and other states; Texas and Georgia school districts dominate the recent-opportunity pipeline.

Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (response due July 29, 2026) sourcing within 400 miles of Wisconsin with 5% diverse-owned-business preference; Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFQDST for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for 18 elementary schools (proposals due March 11, 2026 with estimated annual budget of $600,000); the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's bulk carrots, sweet potatoes, and white potatoes solicitations (IFBs IW253079, IW253121, IW253099 with due dates in June 2026); McAllen Independent School District's RFP 2026-1029 for fresh produce to 31 campuses serving 20,000 students (extended deadline, contract start April 9, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposal deadline June 22, 2026); Austin Independent School District's RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages emphasizing the Good Food Purchasing Program and Texas-grown products (due March 11, 2026); and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million (proposals due March 4, 2026). Contract terms typically run one year with three to four optional renewal periods; pricing is firm for the initial term with potential adjustments tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index data on a six-month basis. Insurance requirements uniformly include general liability of $500,000 to $2,000,000 and workers' compensation coverage; debarment and E-Verify certification are standard compliance thresholds for awards exceeding $25,000.