UNSPSC 50416614: Organic kabocha squash

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

UNSPSC 50416614 Organic kabocha squash, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local government bodies serving food-service operations at parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public venues. State and local governments buying under this code source organic kabocha squash and related fresh produce to meet operational food needs, often with emphasis on quality, food-safety compliance, seasonal availability, and domestic sourcing where feasible. The issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, county and state procurement offices, school districts operating child nutrition programs, and healthcare coalitions—a mix reflecting the broad range of public food-service operations. Recent solicitations show produce procurement bundled with other fresh vegetables and fruits in line-item format, with pricing structured to account for seasonal fluctuation and vendor delivery logistics.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing body types. Collier County, Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) posted October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference and a three-year contract term. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) posted a produce proposal solicitation August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 period. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits delivered to three schools under the National School Lunch Program, with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and Buy American compliance required. Georgia's state-level procurement office also issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid June 22, 2026. Geographic activity includes Florida, Georgia, and other states where school districts and special-purpose health districts manage commodity food sourcing.