UNSPSC 50406327: Yellow straightneck squash

The variety of summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as yellow straightneck squash

UNSPSC 50406327 Yellow straightneck squash, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations, particularly corrections facilities, state supported living centers, school districts, and mental health facilities. The recent opportunities under this code reflect procurement of fresh vegetables as components of broader produce contracts rather than yellow straightneck squash as a standalone line item; recent solicitations name carrots, potatoes, onions, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and mixed fresh fruit and vegetable bundles as representative items, with squash appearing generically within produce specifications rather than by variety. Issuing bodies include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for institutional food warehousing, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for state supported living centers, school districts in Georgia (Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, Bartow County) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan), the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Illinois Department of Corrections, Collier County (Florida) Parks and Recreation, and specialized procurement entities such as Head Start of Greater Dallas. The mix spans state correctional agencies, state health and social services departments, county and municipal school nutrition programs, and regional special districts, with TDCJ and Texas HHS appearing as repeat buyers across multiple recent solicitations posted September through October 2026.

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Texas and Georgia, with notable recent activity also in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Fresh Fruit & Vegetables solicitations for Palestine (IW267376, due October 19, 2026) and Wynne Food Warehouse in Huntsville (IW267411, due October 14, 2026), both RFQs; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Consumables Foods for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (HHS0018082, IFB, due October 23, 2026); Bryan County Schools' Fresh Produce bid in Georgia (PE55308NONST2027000000012, sealed bid, due May 27, 2026); and the Illinois Department of Corrections' Fresh Produce quote for Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, RFQ, due September 3, 2026, small business set-aside). Collier County Parks and Recreation issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (258360, ITN, March 6, 2025 due date, with a 10-point local-vendor preference). All solicitations emphasize F.O.B. Destination pricing, bi-weekly to weekly delivery schedules, USDA compliance, food safety certifications, and liability insurance minimums of $500,000 to $1 million.