UNSPSC 50624500: Non GMO lettuce purees

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO lettuces. 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 50624500 Non GMO lettuce purees is a Class code that state and local governments use to classify food-service and nutrition-program procurement, though the recent opportunities posted under this code do not reflect the narrow product scope of the code name. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Georgia county and school district nutrition programs, the Oregon Department of Corrections, the State of Illinois, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice have all posted food and consumables solicitations tagged to this code in the past five months, but the actual buying spans broad categories of shelf-stable proteins, canned vegetables, frozen entrees, dairy, condiments, and food-service supplies for institutional cafeterias, living centers, and school nutrition programs. The work typically involves responding to IFBs or IWQs with firm, fixed pricing on line items; meeting USDA grade and food safety standards; providing references and proof of capability; accepting F.O.B. Destination delivery terms with freight included; and complying with state-specific affidavits, E-Verify requirements, and debarment certifications. Larger procurements often require general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum per occurrence is standard), HACCP plans, and Buy American Act compliance in school districts.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs including HHS0017872 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumables, August 2026) and HHS0018082 (Lufkin canteen foods, October 2026, due October 23) covering prepared foods and food-service supplies with seven-day delivery windows; prior procurement HHS0016792V2 (supplemental food to state hospitals and living centers statewide, due March 19, 2026) valued at up to $4.5 million over three years. Gwinnett County, Georgia posted IWQ 140229 (approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable items including peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, and pasta, due October 19) and Ben Hill County Schools posted IFB #26271 (comprehensive school nutrition bid with hundreds of line items across fresh produce, meat, dairy, and supplies, due June 15). Burke County Public Schools, Waynesboro, Georgia solicited for school nutrition across five schools (nearly 400 line items, due June 5 with award anticipated June 16). The Oregon Department of Corrections posted S2910000017145 for canned tomatoes (7,616 cases, due June 19, with 5 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders) and S2910000017460 for potatoes (due July 27, details not available). The Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice covering 382 line items of cafeteria foods across five warehouse regions (deadline extended to May 4). The State of Illinois and State of Georgia have also posted food-order solicitations with limited detail available. These procurements typically award on best value or lowest responsive bidder basis and run July 1 through June 30 annually with renewal and extension options.