UNSPSC 50446228: Frozen zephyr squash

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

UNSPSC 50446228 Frozen zephyr squash, a Commodity code, shows no recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope—the recent opportunities in the dataset are tagged to this code but solicit frozen corn, frozen potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, and fresh produce, not zephyr squash specifically. State and local governments buying under this code tier are acquiring broad frozen vegetable commodity products for institutional food service, school nutrition programs, and correctional facility operations.

The issuing bodies span multiple jurisdiction types: state departments of corrections (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), school districts and county boards of education (Fairfax County Public Schools, Bulloch County Board of Education, Burke County Public Schools, Early County Schools, Decatur City Schools), county correctional facilities (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), municipalities (City of Bridgeport), and special-purpose education districts (Dallas Independent School District, Rockwood R-VI School District). Oregon and Texas lead in recent solicitation volume, with additional activity in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections soliciting frozen corn (ITB S2910000017451, due July 24, 2026) at approximately $0.498 per pound and frozen potato products (ITB S2910000017439, due July 24, 2026) at historical pricing of $0.3811 per pound; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procuring supplemental food and consumables statewide for state hospitals and supported living centers (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) with historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior period; and Fairfax County Public Schools establishing a master grocery K-12 supply contract (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) for delivery to 45 elementary, middle, and high schools plus seven distribution kitchens. All solicitations emphasize firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, compliance with FDA/USDA standards and HACCP plans, and awards made to lowest responsive, responsible bidders.