UNSPSC 50416206: Organic delicata squash

The variety of organic summer squashes and organic summer pumpkins known as organic delicata squash

UNSPSC 50416206 Organic delicata squash is a Commodity code that covers fresh produce procurement by state and local government food service operations, including school districts, county parks, healthcare facilities, and state agencies. State and local buyers use this code when sourcing fresh vegetables and fruits for school lunch programs, institutional cafeterias, park concessions, and healthcare facilities. Recent solicitations show that procurement under this code encompasses line-item bids for produce as part of broader food-service contracts, where organic and conventional produce compete alongside other food categories; pricing, delivery schedules, product freshness guarantees, and compliance with food safety and USDA sourcing preferences drive award decisions. Issuing bodies include county boards of education managing National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. School districts represent the most active buyer segment, with contracts typically spanning 12 months and allowing multi-year renewals; awards go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting domestic sourcing and whole-grain preferences where specified.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states with documented school district and county procurement activity. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB in May 2026 for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including vegetables and fruits, due June 8, 2026, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified) sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 fiscal period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession produce and prepared foods, due March 6, 2025, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. The State of Georgia issued a broader food and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 that may include produce line items. School district procurement dominates recent activity, with contracts emphasizing USDA compliance, domestic sourcing, low-sodium and whole-grain options, temperature-controlled delivery windows, and 15-day firm pricing terms.