UNSPSC 50586113: Non GMO marrow squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO marrow 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 50586113 Non GMO marrow squash, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce items procured by state and local governments for food service operations, including school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, parks and recreation concessions, and institutional dining. State and local buyers under this code source produce to meet dietary requirements, food-safety regulations, and operational demand across multiple venues and seasonal cycles. The issuing bodies span school districts, county governments, regional healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices, with school districts and county parks departments representing the most frequent buyers in recent activity.

Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in Georgia and Florida. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including fresh vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with domestic sourcing and whole-grain preferences emphasized and delivery required Monday through Friday. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an ITN on October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025, for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, requiring diverse produce and beverage options across multiple venues; the solicitation carries a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce bid on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, seeking qualified vendors for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, with full scope and line-item detail in the attached specification document. School districts dominate recent activity, typically awarding to lowest responsive bidders on firm pricing with escalation tied to USDA or CPI benchmarks and multi-year renewal options.