UNSPSC 50416214: Organic middle eastern squash

The variety of organic summer squashes and organic summer pumpkins known as organic middle eastern squash

UNSPSC 50416214 Organic middle eastern squash (Commodity) names a specific produce item, but state and local governments procuring under this code buy it as part of broader food and produce sourcing for institutional foodservice — school lunch programs, healthcare facility meal service, parks concessions, and district-wide nutrition operations. Recent solicitations show the code appearing in mixed-basket produce and food-supply procurements where organic Middle Eastern squash is one line item among dozens or hundreds. The issuing bodies span school districts, county parks and recreation departments, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. Vendors in this space must navigate USDA compliance for school nutrition programs, food safety and HACCP protocols, temperature-controlled logistics, and price escalation terms tied to commodity index benchmarks. Procurement under the code is sporadic and highly volume-dependent; a single school district or parks concession RFQ may name organic Middle Eastern squash alongside dozens of other produce, dairy, and specialty items, making standalone sourcing rare.

Recent activity appears in Georgia, Florida, and regional healthcare networks. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food bids supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, encompassing 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with domestic-sourcing and low-sodium preferences. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food-service operations at North Collier Regional Park with concession facilities. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) posted a produce RFP on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery. The State of Georgia posted a food-supplies bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with full scope contained in an attached document. Organic items typically carry a premium in school nutrition and healthcare procurement; buyers in this code space emphasize product freshness, seasonal availability accommodations, and compliance with local-sourcing or domestic-preference policies where available.