UNSPSC 50446215: Frozen miniature squash

The variety of summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as miniature squash that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50446215 Frozen miniature squash is a Commodity code that spans the procurement of frozen specialty vegetable products by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show substantial activity in broader frozen vegetable categories—frozen corn, carrots, assorted blends, and mixed vegetables—rather than miniature squash specifically. State and local procurement under this code family encompasses institutional food service for corrections facilities, school nutrition programs, and state health and human services operations, with vendors supplying bulk frozen vegetables in truckload quantities delivered FOB destination to central distribution warehouses or individual school sites. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services commissions, school districts and boards of education across multiple states, county correctional facilities, and municipal school systems. A small number of issuing bodies appear repeatedly: the Oregon Department of Corrections and various Georgia school districts (Early County, Burke County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham County, City Schools of Decatur) have posted multiple frozen vegetable solicitations within the recent window, signaling recurring demand on an annual or quarterly basis.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, with secondary activity in Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia. Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' Invitation to Bid for frozen corn (40,000 pounds, ITB S2910000017451, due July 24, 2026) and frozen assorted vegetables (120,000 pounds of carrots plus 80,000 pounds of blend, ITB S2910000016589, due April 23, 2026), both offering Oregon vendor preferences of up to ten percent combined; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Invitation for Bids for supplemental food and consumables statewide (210 line items including frozen foods, IFB HHS0016792V2, maximum value $4.5 million over three years); and the Ben Hill County Schools food bid in Georgia (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026, seeking fresh and frozen produce with Buy American requirements and monthly pricing options). Pricing in recent awards ranges from $0.398 to $0.689 per pound depending on vegetable type and case size, with historical references supporting competitive positioning; delivery windows typically span 30 to 45 days post-order, and all vendors must comply with FDA/USDA standards, HACCP requirements, and state-level preferences or set-asides where applicable.