UNSPSC 50586115: Non GMO miniature squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO miniature 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 50586115 Non GMO miniature squash is a Commodity code. State and local procurement activity under this code centers on fresh produce supply to food-service operations, including school lunch programs, healthcare facilities, and county parks concession services. The solicitations show a mix of issuing bodies: school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). Food vendors supplying produce under this code compete on product quality, food-safety compliance, delivery timeliness, pricing, and domestic sourcing where required. School districts emphasize whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; county parks prioritize menu variety and customer service alongside regulatory compliance; healthcare coalitions focus on freshness guarantees and volume reliability.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and multi-state school-district procurement. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items, including vegetables and fruits, with proposals due June 8, 2026 under a July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 contract period and renewal options. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies and kitchen-products solicitation due June 22, 2026. Collier County (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse produce and beverage options across multiple venues and a three-year term with two one-year renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor RFP due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts enforce Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, and minimum liability insurance ($500,000); county and healthcare procurement emphasizes seasonal pricing adjustments and delivery guarantees within specified temperature and freshness windows.