UNSPSC 50586813: Non GMO bittermelon

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO bittermelon. 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 50586813 Non GMO bittermelon is a Commodity code that reflects fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service operators. The recent opportunities under this code show that state and local governments buy fresh vegetables and fruits through school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices to support meal programs, concessions, and institutional food service. The issuing bodies span school districts (Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county government (Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state procurement (State of Georgia), and specialized healthcare purchasing organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). Vendors solicited under this code must meet food-safety compliance, maintain quality standards, guarantee product freshness, comply with Buy American or domestic sourcing preferences where applicable, and deliver on specified schedules to multiple designated locations.

Geographic activity centers on Florida and Georgia based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education's IFB for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park requiring diverse fresh food and beverage options, with proposals due March 6, 2025; Marion Health Care Coalition's RFP for produce provision and delivery for the 2026-2027 contract period, with proposals due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia's general food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation posted May 15, 2026 with bids due June 22, 2026. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with firm pricing for 15 days from award and provisions allowing price adjustments on a six-month basis supported by USDA or CPI data.