UNSPSC 50586104: Non GMO crookneck squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO crookneck squash. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50586104 Non GMO crookneck squash is a Commodity code representing fresh produce sold to state and local public bodies, specifically non-GMO varietals of a single vegetable. State and local governments procure fresh produce under this code through food service operations at parks and recreation facilities, school districts, county health care coalitions, and state institutional food programs. The work consists of supplying and delivering fresh vegetables meeting quality, food safety, and freshness standards, with pricing subject to seasonal availability and compliance with health regulations. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, county boards of education, state purchasing agencies, and regional health care coalitions. Recent solicitations show school districts dominating activity, with Early County Board of Education seeking line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, and related products under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; the district emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. County recreation departments and regional health care providers also source produce, as evidenced by Collier County Board of County Commissioners seeking concession food vendors for North Collier Regional Park and Marion Health Care Coalition requesting produce proposals for the 2026-2027 period.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and other states where school lunch programs and park food service operations maintain active procurement cycles. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB with bids due June 8, 2026, covering vegetables and other food items for three schools with delivery required Monday through Friday and a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST and a three-year contract term with two one-year renewal options; the solicitation emphasized menu variety and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified) sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a request for bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026.