UNSPSC 50585700: Non GMO sea vegetables

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO sea vegetables. 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 50585700 Non GMO sea vegetables is a Class code that in practice encompasses a much broader scope of fresh produce procurement than the code name suggests. State and local buyers soliciting under this code are acquiring fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce items for food service operations across multiple venue types — parks and recreation concessions, healthcare facilities, school nutrition programs, and state food service operations. The recent opportunities show that issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state departments (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Vendors competing under this code must meet food safety compliance standards, delivery timelines, volume requirements, and in some cases domestic sourcing or whole-grain preferences; contracts typically run for one fiscal year with renewal options.

The code sees activity across at least three states — Florida (Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food concessions at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025), Georgia (State of Georgia food supplies bid due June 22, 2026, and Early County Board of Education's National School Lunch Program produce and food bid due June 8, 2026), and references to additional jurisdictions through Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals due August 21, 2026. Representative opportunities include Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park seeking diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points, Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for approximately 300 food items (meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains) and 60 non-food supplies for school meal programs with firm pricing for 15 days from award and provisions allowing piggybacking by other school districts, and Marion Health Care Coalition's solicitation for qualified produce vendors with delivery requirements and seasonal pricing adjustments based on availability.