UNSPSC 50456227: Frozen organic yellow straightneck squash

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

UNSPSC 50456227 Frozen organic yellow straightneck squash is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and refrigerated food products for institutional dining, senior services, and school meal programs. Recent solicitations show that the code encompasses a broader range of commodities than its nominal name suggests — state and local buyers tag purchases of canned vegetables, fresh and frozen produce, dairy, proteins, grains, and bread products under this classification, acquiring them through informal written quotes (IWQ), competitive bids, and line-by-line food service contracts. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices, state procurement divisions, and school district food service departments, with Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and Early County Board of Education appearing as active buyers in the recent record.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with three consecutive opportunities posted between May and October 2026 spanning a county senior services procurement (Gwinnett County, 1,062 cases of shelf-stable items, IWQ 140229 due October 19, 2026), a state-level food and kitchen products bid (State of Georgia, posted May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026), and a school district food service contract supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (Early County Board of Education, 300+ food items plus non-food supplies, bids due June 8, 2026, contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars, with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and escalation considerations thereafter on a six-month basis. Vendors must carry $500,000 general liability insurance, maintain HACCP plans, comply with Buy American provisions and E-Verify, and allow piggybacking by other school districts on identical terms.