UNSPSC 50584515: Non GMO iceberg lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO iceberg 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 50584515 Non GMO iceberg lettuce, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce—specifically lettuce and other vegetables—that state and local governments procure for food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying lettuce and broader fresh-produce categories for parks concessions, healthcare facilities, school lunch programs, and institutional food service. The code appears in the context of larger food-procurement efforts rather than as a standalone vegetable line item; issuing bodies include county park systems, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. Evaluation criteria emphasize food safety compliance, product freshness, delivery reliability, and adherence to USDA nutritional standards where applicable. Vendors must meet health and sanitation certifications, maintain cold-chain documentation, and supply items within specified quality windows (e.g., produce rotation by sell-by date with minimum shelf life on delivery).

Recent activity spans multiple jurisdictions. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), which requires produce vendors to supply varied vegetables across multiple venues; the scope emphasizes menu diversity and competitive pricing. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program, with preferences for domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars. The Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery and quality-standard requirements. The State of Georgia issued a broader food-supplies bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). School districts and counties appear to be the primary repeat buyers under this code in recent months, with activity concentrated in the Southeast and driven by institutional meal-service contracts.