UNSPSC 50583803: Non GMO bottle gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO bottle 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 50583803 Non GMO bottle gourd, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce items sourced by state and local food-service operations, including school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy non-GMO and specialty produce varieties as components of broader food-service contracts, often emphasizing domestic sourcing, food-safety compliance, quality standards, and delivery reliability. The scope spans fresh vegetables and fruits procured to support school lunch and breakfast programs, park concessions, institutional meal service, and hospital or healthcare facility operations. Issuing bodies include county boards of education managing child nutrition programs, county park authorities operating food concessions, state purchasing divisions, and healthcare system procurement offices. School districts appear as the most active buyer segment, with Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requiring line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits as part of a National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program contract.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. Early County Board of Education posted an IFB for food products including fresh vegetables on May 11, 2026, with bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing preferences and produce without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park on October 8, 2026, with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring high-quality food and beverage options including fresh produce across multiple venues; a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points applies to vendors with permanent business addresses in Collier or Lee County. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a proposal request for produce vendors on August 7, 2026, with proposals due August 21, 2026, covering provision and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables for 2026-2027 operations. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026, with bids due June 22, 2026, with full scope details in the attached procurement documents.