UNSPSC 50456605: Frozen organic calabaza squash

The variety of organic winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as organic calabaza squash that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50456605 Frozen organic calabaza squash is a Commodity code representing specific fresh-produce items state and local governments acquire for food-service and nutrition programs. The recent opportunities under this code, however, show a broader scope: state and local buyers are sourcing shelf-stable and frozen produce categories — canned vegetables, fresh-produce supporting school lunch and breakfast programs, and bulk food items for county senior services — as components of larger food-supply contracts rather than as standalone frozen calabaza squash purchases. Gwinnett County (Georgia), Early County Schools (Georgia), and the State of Georgia are the named issuing bodies in recent activity, spanning county purchasing offices, school districts, and state-level procurement. The work involves low-cost commodity purchasing via informal written quotes (IWQ), line-item bids, and sealed bids, with vendors required to meet USDA nutrition specifications, carry appropriate insurance, comply with Buy American and E-Verify requirements, and maintain food-safety documentation including HACCP plans and recall procedures.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an informal written quote on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids on May 11, 2026 for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and contract performance through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. Delivery windows are typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with school districts emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. All contracts require packing and transportation included in pricing and maintain price-escalation caps tied to USDA or Consumer Price Index benchmarks.