UNSPSC 50586108: Non GMO early golden summer crookneck squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO early golden summer 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 50586108 Non GMO early golden summer crookneck squash is a Commodity code identifying a single produce item type that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service and child-nutrition contracting. Recent state and local solicitations tagging this code actually reflect expansive produce and food-supply procurement — school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies are buying fresh vegetables and fruits as line items within comprehensive food-services contracts rather than procuring crookneck squash as a standalone commodity. The work solicited under this code spans school lunch and breakfast programs, institutional cafeteria operations, public parks concession food service, and healthcare facility food provisioning. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks and recreation divisions, state procurement offices, and healthcare provider coalitions. The code shows activity across state procurement bodies (Georgia), independent school districts (Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county government divisions (Collier County Parks and Recreation in Florida), and specialized healthcare procurement organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Geographic activity centers on Florida and Georgia based on recent solicitations. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ produce, meat, dairy, and grain items plus 60 non-food supplies with delivery to three schools, bids due June 8, 2026 and firm pricing for 15 days post-award. The State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an ITN on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and water-park concession facilities, proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: apparent date error in source), with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and three-year contract term plus two one-year renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal request on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 fiscal period. These opportunities suggest the code functions as a produce line item within larger school-lunch, institutional food-service, and parks concession procurement rather than as a standalone specialty-vegetable commodity.