UNSPSC 50585712: Non GMO sea lettuce

The variety of Non GMO sea vegetables known as Non GMO sea 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 50585712 Non GMO sea lettuce, a Commodity code, reflects produce and food-service items state and local governments acquire for parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public operations. Recent solicitations show the code encompasses broader fresh-produce procurement — including vegetables, fruits, and prepared food services — rather than a narrow specialty item. State and local issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. The work involves vendor qualification, compliance with food-safety and USDA regulations, delivery logistics, and price management tied to seasonal commodity fluctuations. Evaluation often weights local-vendor preferences, minority or women business enterprise certification status, menu or product variety, and adherence to health standards.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026, for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), emphasizing a 10-point local-vendor preference and evaluation of menu variety and food-safety compliance across concession and water-park operations. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026, for the 2026–2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid for food and non-food products (due June 8, 2026) supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, specifying 300+ food items and domestic-sourcing preferences alongside USDA compliance. The State of Georgia bid food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. The code shows activity in Florida, Georgia, and multi-state healthcare procurement, with school districts and county agencies as primary issuing bodies.