UNSPSC 50584522: Non GMO russian red mustard lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO russian red mustard 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 50584522 Non GMO russian red mustard lettuce is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce items under this code through school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and state facility meal support. Recent solicitations show school districts and counties sourcing fresh vegetables—including lettuce varieties, leafy greens, and prepared salads—alongside broader fresh-produce contracts that bundle fruits, vegetables, and complementary items for child nutrition reimbursable meal programs. The buying pattern spans elementary through secondary schools and spans from individual school districts to cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions. District procurement offices, county school nutrition programs, and state purchasing agencies are the primary issuing bodies, with school districts appearing consistently across recent opportunities. Geographic spread is concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Missouri and Florida, reflecting the prevalence of institutional food-service procurement across states with active school lunch and breakfast programs.

Representative recent opportunities include Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issuing RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce to 127 campuses with delivery five days per week starting August 10, 2026, and pricing based on USDA Specialty Crops Terminal Markets Standard Reports; Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million and proposals due March 4, 2026; and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) soliciting fresh produce for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to 18 elementary schools with cost-plus fixed-fee-per-case pricing and a $600,000 estimated annual budget funded entirely by USDA grant awards. Evaluation criteria emphasize domestic sourcing, product quality and freshness, on-time delivery compliance, HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, and competitive pricing indexed to USDA Terminal Market or Agricultural Marketing Service reports. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options and firm-price terms subject to documented cost justification for mid-term adjustments.