UNSPSC 50583308: Non GMO crystal lemon cucumbers

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO crystal lemon cucumbers. 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 50583308 Non GMO crystal lemon cucumbers is a Commodity code that does not reflect the activity in recent state and local procurement under this classification. The recent opportunities in the source are tagged with this code but solicit fresh produce broadly — apples, bananas, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumbers, leafy greens, melons, tomatoes, and other items — rather than crystal lemon cucumbers specifically. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing fresh produce to supply school nutrition programs, including National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program meals, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program distributions to elementary students, and Farm to School initiatives serving K–12 and early childhood populations. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts of varying sizes, from large urban systems (Northside ISD in San Antonio, Austin ISD, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools) to mid-size county and regional districts (Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County in Georgia; Early County in Georgia; McAllen ISD in Texas; Hillsborough County in Florida; Rockwood R-VI in Missouri). School nutrition cooperatives and state procurement offices also solicit under this code. Vendors must hold current HACCP certifications, maintain GAP or food safety audit documentation, carry general liability insurance (typically $1 million minimum), comply with Buy American provisions, submit debarment and E-Verify certifications, and often provide traceability and recall management systems.

Georgia school districts dominate recent activity, with solicitations from Douglas County, Early County, Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, and the State of Georgia purchasing department all posting between late February and mid-May 2026. Texas school districts (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD, Northside ISD) and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida also show recent procurement. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (RFP due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items across meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains with delivery Monday–Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Northside Independent School District's fresh produce RFP (RFP 2026-048, response due May 7, 2026) for five-day-per-week delivery at 35 percent weight on price and 25 percent on extent of goods meeting needs; Hillsborough County Public Schools' USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program RFP (response due March 11, 2026, estimated annual budget $600,000) requiring GAP certification and monthly menu coordination; and Douglas County School System's cooperative RFP (SN 26-004, response due March 4, 2026) covering 30 districts across Georgia with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with one-to-four-year renewal options. Pricing is commonly fixed for the contract term with mid-term adjustments only when USDA or CPI documentation supports increases exceeding 3–5 percent. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the recent opportunities.