UNSPSC 50584517: Non GMO looseleaf lettuces

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO looseleaf lettuces. 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 50584517 Non GMO looseleaf lettuces is a Commodity code covering fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operations. State and local governments buy looseleaf lettuce and related fresh vegetables under this code primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare facilities, and state procurement offices that centralize food sourcing for institutional dining. The work involves vendor qualification, product freshness and food-safety compliance, delivery logistics, and pricing negotiations—typically on multi-month or multi-year terms tied to operational demand and seasonal availability. Vendors must meet USDA standards, maintain proper temperature and stock rotation, and comply with food-safety documentation and recall procedures.

Recent opportunities span multiple states and issuing-body types. The Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables under the National School Lunch Program, requiring domestic sourcing preference and low-sodium formulations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, seeking diverse fresh produce across multiple concession venues with a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida posted a produce proposal solicitation due August 21, 2026 seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. School districts and county parks emerge as repeat buyers; geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with broader state-level procurement also present.