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 that names a single produce line item. State and local governments buy non-GMO looseleaf lettuce as part of broader fresh-produce procurement for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and child nutrition initiatives. The code sees activity primarily through school district RFPs and IFBs that bundle lettuce into comprehensive vegetable rosters rather than as a standalone item. Recent solicitations show lettuce specified alongside dozens of other produce items (apples, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, salad mixes) as line items in annual nutrition contracts. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education sourcing for National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and federally funded nutrition initiatives such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Representative buyers include Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia).

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri. Early County Board of Education's RFP for FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026) specifies lettuce among approximately 300+ food items and emphasizes domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for Fresh Produce (due May 7, 2026 in San Antonio) requires USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable-compliant fresh produce with monthly price adjustments tied to USDA Specialty Crops Terminal Markets Standard Reports. Bulloch County School District's IFP for Local Produce (due May 4, 2026) specifies 24 produce items including various lettuces and greens grown within 200 miles of Bulloch County. The Douglas County School System cooperative procurement through GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) covers approximately 72 produce line items across 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One. These contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options; pricing is firm for contract terms with prospective redetermination tied to USDA market indices or CPI data. All solicitations emphasize HACCP compliance, food safety traceability, Buy American standards, insurance minimums of $1 million to $2 million general liability, and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to school sites during school-year hours (typically 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday).