UNSPSC 50584400: Non GMO lentils

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO lentils. 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 50584400 Non GMO lentils, a Class code, describes fresh produce and specialty food items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, including parks and recreation concessions, school nutrition programs, and institutional healthcare meal planning. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing vegetables, fruits, grains, and specialty protein items through competitive bidding and invitation-to-negotiate processes, with emphasis on food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, and adherence to USDA nutrition standards where applicable. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, state education and nutrition departments, and regional healthcare coalitions. School districts represent a major buyer category, sourcing produce and food items in volume to support breakfast and lunch programs across multiple campuses under the National School Lunch Program framework.

The code sees recent activity across Florida, Georgia, and multi-state procurement networks. Representative opportunities include the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 response deadline, emphasizing menu variety and local-vendor preferences worth 10 evaluation points; Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items and 60 non-food supplies for three schools with domestic sourcing and whole-grain preferences; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposal solicitation due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia's bid for food supplies and kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options, require HACCP compliance and liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, and mandate E-Verify enrollment and Buy American adherence in school and state purchasing.