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 is a Class code that captures shelf-stable and fresh food procurement by state and local jurisdictions, though recent activity under this specific code entry shows minimal alignment with frozen lettuce sourcing — instead, the tagged opportunities reflect broader institutional food purchasing for senior services, state pantry operations, and school meal programs. State and local governments buy food items under this code through their social services, education, and nutrition departments, typically issuing informal written quotes (IWQ), RFPs, or line-item bids for bulk quantities delivered on fixed schedules to central distribution points, cafeterias, or service centers. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, state agencies, and school district boards of education. The work is transactional, emphasizing lowest-price responsive bidding, compliance with Buy American and USDA sourcing rules, temperature and food-safety documentation, and delivery windows measured in days.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued IWQ 140229 on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items — peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and canned vegetables — for senior services delivery to Lawrenceville with 72-hour turnaround and December 7 funding deadline. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. Early County Board of Education released FY27 food bids (PE55045NONST2027000000006) on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, Buy American provisions, and $500,000 liability insurance requirements. Contract periods typically run calendar or fiscal year with firm pricing for 15 days and escalation provisions tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks.