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 is a Class code that captures fresh produce procurement for state and local school nutrition programs, though recent solicitations under this code span a broader commodity range than lentils alone—institutions are buying fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and related food service items for child nutrition and school meal operations. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with repeat procurement activity from county boards of education, independent school districts, and cooperative purchasing consortia across the Southeast and Texas. The scope of work is straightforward: vendors supply fresh produce (apples, bananas, berries, peppers, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, citrus, potatoes), eggs, and specialty or prepared produce items on contract terms running July 1 through June 30, with weekly or twice-weekly delivery to school sites between early morning and early afternoon windows, compliance with USDA Buy American provisions and HACCP certification, and firm or cost-indexed pricing over multi-year terms with optional renewals.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with significant recent procurement from school districts in Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Bulloch County, Douglas County, and other Georgia jurisdictions, alongside independent school districts in Texas including Northside ISD (San Antonio), Austin ISD, and McAllen ISD. Recent representative opportunities include Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce with response due May 7, 2026, the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across Georgia with approximately $5.5 million in estimated annual spending and response due March 4, 2026, Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce with bids due April 14, 2026, and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) RFP 26039RFQDST for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with an estimated annual budget of $600,000 and opening at March 12, 2026. State-level procurement also appears under the code—the State of Georgia issued IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce with response due May 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria across solicitations typically weight price (35–50 points), product quality and availability (15–30 points), vendor qualifications and experience (typically three to five years required), and compliance with federal food safety and Buy American mandates, with awards commonly made on a line-item basis allowing multiple vendors per district and contingent upon available funding and board approval.