UNSPSC 50584521: Non GMO romaine lettuces

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO romaine 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 50584521 Non GMO romaine lettuces is a Commodity code covering fresh produce, particularly lettuces and vegetables, purchased by state and local governments for food service operations. State and local solicitations under this code involve park concession facilities, healthcare food operations, school lunch programs, and state-level food procurement. The work spans the full range of fresh-produce sourcing—quality standards, delivery logistics, food-safety compliance, and seasonal pricing adjustments—with vendors required to meet USDA and state health regulations, maintain proper storage temperatures, and deliver on schedule to multiple service points.

Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school boards, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. Recent opportunities appear concentrated in the Southeast, with activity in Florida (Collier County parks), Georgia (state-level food procurement and Early County schools), and Marion County (regional healthcare coalition). The Early County Board of Education (IFB, due June 8, 2026) solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items across the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, with domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain specifications; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (ITN, due March 6, 2025) sought a food vendor for multiple park concession venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term with renewal options; Marion Health Care Coalition (RFQ, due August 21, 2026) requested produce proposals for the 2026-2027 period; and the State of Georgia (IFB, due June 22, 2026) requested bids on food and kitchen products statewide.