UNSPSC 50583900: Non GMO green peas

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO green peas. 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 50583900 Non GMO green peas is a Class code capturing fresh produce procurement by state and local agencies, school districts, health care systems, and parks departments. The recent opportunities show that state and local buyers are acquiring produce through two main channels: direct procurement for food service operations (fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional kitchens, cafeterias, and concession stands) and line-item bidding within broader food-supply contracts. The scope spans both specialty produce items and commodity vegetables integrated into comprehensive food and beverage service agreements. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts pursuing National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, state departments of education or agriculture, and health care coalitions. School districts appear as repeat buyers, with Early County Board of Education bidding approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, with posted opportunities from Collier County Florida (parks concessions ITN due March 6, 2025), Marion Health Care Coalition (produce proposals due August 21, 2026), Georgia's State of Georgia (food supplies IFB due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education in Georgia (line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026). The Early County schools solicitation is the most detailed recent example, seeking vegetables and fruits as part of a broader food contract covering approximately 300+ line items with delivery to three schools Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Collier County parks ITN requires food vendors to provide diverse high-quality produce and beverage options across multiple venues including water park and athletic-tournament concessions, with evaluation emphasizing menu variety (35 points), food safety compliance (20 points), and local-vendor preference (10 points). Award timelines vary: Early County anticipates vendor selection approximately 60 days after bid opening with firm pricing for 15 days from award, while Collier County's ITN permits 180-day proposal validity.