UNSPSC 50583802: Non GMO bitter gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO bitter gourd. 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 50583802 Non GMO bitter gourd is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions, though recent solicitations show the code is being applied to broad food-service and produce-supply categories rather than bitter gourd specifically. State and local governments buying under this code include county parks departments, school districts, state education agencies, and health care coalitions. The actual work solicited encompasses fresh produce delivery (fruits and vegetables), produce for institutional food services (schools, parks), and produce as part of broader food-supply contracts. Issuing bodies range from county boards of commissioners managing regional park concessions to school boards procuring produce for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations that source fresh produce; the scope emphasizes menu variety and high-quality offerings across multiple venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery and quality guarantees. The State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products; detailed scope is in the attached solicitation document. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations, contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.