UNSPSC 50604600: Frozen Non GMO lettuces

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO lettuces that has been frozen for preservation. 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 50604600 Frozen Non GMO lettuces, a Class code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The source record shows seven recent solicitations spanning February through June 2026, none of which specifically seek frozen non-GMO lettuces or frozen produce of any kind; instead, the tagged opportunities target fresh produce, grocery items, eggs, and broad food-service product categories for school nutrition programs and state operations. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying patterns suggests the code is either misapplied in state and local procurement systems or sees minimal relevant activity.

The issuing bodies across the seven opportunities are school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, and Douglas County School System) and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the activity, with purchases driven by the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements. Georgia jurisdictions appear most active, posting four opportunities (State of Georgia fresh produce, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County schools, and Douglas County School System). Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts (estimated $4.4 million for Area One, due March 4, 2026), Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products for the 2026-2027 school year (due April 2, 2026), City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with ten school-site delivery (due May 15, 2026), and the Rockwood R-VI School District's NUTRIKIDS electronic bid for over 900 grocery line items (due April 29, 2026). The code as currently tagged does not represent a viable pursuit vector—firms seeking frozen-lettuce opportunities should verify code assignment with procurement officers before investing in response capability.