UNSPSC 50476215: Canned or jarred organic miniature squash

The variety of organic summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as organic miniature squash that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50476215 Canned or jarred organic miniature squash, a Commodity code, covers preserved miniature squash products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service—primarily school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state-supported living centers. The recent opportunities tagged under this code show that state and local buyers are actually purchasing broad food categories spanning canned vegetables, fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and consumable supplies, rather than miniature squash specifically. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity suggests that cataloging under this Commodity reflects either legacy taxonomy application or aggregation of diverse food line items within institutional meals contracts.

Recent solicitations originate from school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Liberty County Board of Education and Muscogee County School District in Georgia, and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia), state corrections and health departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, and Illinois Veterans Home), and state agencies (State of Georgia and State of Illinois). The geographic footprint spans Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Virginia, Missouri, and Illinois, with school nutrition programs representing the dominant category of buyers. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, historical value $1.5 million for prior period), the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000016405 for canned tomatoes in approximately 7,616 cases (due June 19, 2026, prior purchase $13.75 per case), and Fairfax County Public Schools IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 serving 45 schools plus distribution kitchens (bids due April 27, 2026). School district procurements typically require firm fixed pricing, Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, liability insurance of $500,000 to $2,000,000, and weekly or bi-weekly delivery schedules; state institutional buyers add quarterly reporting, temperature-controlled transport, and complaint resolution within specified timeframes.