UNSPSC 50416601: Organic acorn squash

The variety of organic winter squashes and organic winter pumpkins known as organic acorn squash

UNSPSC 50416601 Organic acorn squash is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce — whole vegetables and fruits — for food service operations at parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings. The scope of work encompasses provision and delivery of produce items meeting quality standards, food safety compliance, freshness guarantees, and seasonal availability specifications. Recent solicitations show a mix of issuing bodies: county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), school districts (Early County Board of Education), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). The work ranges from single-category produce bids (Marion Health Care Coalition seeking fresh fruits and vegetables) to large line-item food procurement encompassing vegetables and fruits as components of broader institutional food-service contracts (Early County Board of Education's National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program supplies, which include vegetables, fruits, and related food items alongside meats, dairy, bread, and non-food supplies).

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and at least one multi-state healthcare network. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (response due March 6, 2025), which requires vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including produce. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a Produce Proposals solicitation on August 7, 2026 with responses due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a bid request for food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026 (responses due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line bid for food vendors on May 11, 2026 (responses due June 8, 2026), specifying domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options available. School districts and state purchasing offices frequently emphasize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, and HACCP food-safety plans in their produce and food specifications.