UNSPSC 50583800: Non GMO gourds

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO gourds. 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 50583800 Non GMO gourds is a Class code that nominally addresses a single commodity — gourds raised without genetic modification — but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it overwhelmingly reflect school nutrition procurement for fresh produce and eggs to support child nutrition programs, not gourds specifically. School districts and their cooperative purchasing vehicles are the dominant issuing bodies, soliciting multi-item fresh produce supply contracts spanning fruits, vegetables, eggs, and related items for cafeteria operations and federal nutrition programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program). The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying activity is pronounced; the solicitations reveal no demand for non-GMO gourds as a standalone commodity. State and local food service procurement under this code label centers instead on competitive produce supply to support institutional feeding, with vendors required to meet USDA food safety standards, HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, and product recall procedures.

The recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. Georgia school districts account for a plurality of the solicitations: Bulloch County Schools (IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles, due May 4, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (IFB for produce and food products, due April 29, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education (IFB 27-02 for fresh produce, due April 14, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 for annual produce contract, due April 23, 2026), Early County Board of Education (line-by-line food and non-food bid, due June 8, 2026), and the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts across two Georgia areas (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 to $1.1 million per area). Texas opportunities include Northside Independent School District in San Antonio (RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce, due May 7, 2026), Austin Independent School District (RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages, due March 11, 2026), and McAllen Independent School District (RFP 2026-1029 for produce, due March 6, 2026). Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida, solicited specialty produce for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (RFP 26039RFPDST, due March 11, 2026). Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, sought grocery items including produce (electronic bid due April 29, 2026). The State of Georgia has also posted opportunities for food supplies (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) and fresh produce (IFB #4 2027-2026, due May 27, 2026). All school district opportunities require firm pricing, weekly to twice-weekly delivery during school hours, compliance with federal nutrition reimbursement rules, and insurance and certification documentation; many allow piggybacking by neighboring districts.