UNSPSC 50586328: Non GMO hydroponic tomatoes

Non-GMO hydroponic tomatoes are the Non-GMO version of hydroponic tomatoes which are a type of horticulture and a subset of hydroculture which involves growing tomatoes without soil, by using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent.

UNSPSC 50586328 Non GMO hydroponic tomatoes is a Commodity code that spans produce supply contracts for institutional food service operations—schools, correctional facilities, mental health centers, senior services, and state-supported living centers. State and local governments under this code procure fresh produce, often with specific quality and delivery requirements, as part of broader food service contracts. Recent activity shows issuing bodies primarily sourcing generalized fresh vegetables and fruits rather than specifying non-GMO or hydroponic sourcing, suggesting the code captures a narrower segment of the broader fresh-produce procurement market.

The mix of issuing bodies pursuing activity under this code spans state corrections departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Mental Health, Illinois Department of Corrections), school nutrition programs (Madison Metropolitan School District, Bartow County Schools, Dougherty County Board of Education, Bryan County Schools, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), and Head Start organizations. Texas and Georgia appear as the primary jurisdictions with recent activity, supported by sealed-bid and proposal-based RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice requesting fresh fruit and vegetables for food warehouses serving corrections facilities (IW267376, IW267420, IW267411, due October 2026), the Illinois Department of Corrections procuring fresh produce with bi-weekly delivery to Joliet Treatment Center under small-business set-aside (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026, with prevailing-wage requirements), and Madison Metropolitan School District seeking fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Wisconsin with 5-percent diverse-owned-business preference (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026). School districts consistently apply local-sourcing filters (typically 400 miles), seasonal availability scoring, and organic-produce preferences in evaluation criteria, while correctional and health-service facilities emphasize standardized specifications, quality compliance, and reliable delivery schedules.