UNSPSC 50604607: Frozen Non GMO red leaf lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO red leaf lettuce 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 50604607 Frozen Non GMO red leaf lettuce is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and fresh produce items, though recent solicitations show the code capturing a broader spectrum of food procurement than the nominal scope suggests. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments, state departments, and school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and the Early County Board of Education have all posted opportunities involving food procurement in the recent months, with school districts and counties representing the primary buying patterns. The work being solicited ranges from shelf-stable canned and dry goods (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and canned vegetables) to fresh produce, dairy, and bread products meeting USDA specifications for school meal programs and senior services distribution. Early County Board of Education's solicitation emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, reflecting a trend toward nutritionally aligned procurement in institutional food service.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with all three representative opportunities posted from Georgia state and local agencies. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of food items for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026, evaluated on a lowest-unit-of-measure basis and awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The State of Georgia posted a broader bid on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the contract period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with options to extend up to three months at the same bid pricing and possibility of renewal for additional one-year terms, and vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, and satisfy E-Verify requirements for bids exceeding $25,000.