UNSPSC 50584508: Non GMO red oak leaf lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO red oak leaf lettuce. 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 50584508 Non GMO red oak leaf lettuce is a Commodity code that covers fresh produce items, specifically non-GMO lettuce varieties, procured by state and local jurisdictions for food service operations. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions seeking fresh vegetables for meal preparation and concession services. The solicitations show produce being procured both as standalone items and as part of broader food-service bundles that include other fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and protein items. Issuing bodies include school districts operating meal programs (breakfast and lunch), county parks departments running food concessions, state procurement offices coordinating centralized food purchases, and healthcare facilities managing food service operations.

Geographic activity spans multiple states, with recent solicitations posted by Early County Board of Education (Georgia), the State of Georgia, Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida). Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid, posted May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026, seeking line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; Collier County's North Collier Regional Park Food Services, posted October 8, 2026 via Invitation to Negotiate with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date appears inconsistent with posting date), seeking diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce for park concessions and water park operations with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points; and the State of Georgia's May 15, 2026 bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition's August 7, 2026 produce procurement posted a due date of August 21, 2026.