UNSPSC 50586119: Non GMO round squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO round 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 50586119 Non GMO round squash, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce supplied to state and local food-service operations, including schools, parks, health-care facilities, and other public institutions. State and local buyers under this code solicit produce directly from vendors or through food-service intermediaries to support meal programs, concessions, and institutional dining. Recent activity shows school districts, county parks departments, health-care coalitions, and state purchasing offices sourcing fresh vegetables and fruits with emphasis on quality standards, food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, and increasingly on domestic sourcing and product specifications (whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, non-GMO or specialty varieties).

Recent opportunities span multiple states and issuing bodies. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia posted a competitive bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with full scope in an attached document. Marion Health Care Coalition (likely Florida, given the region's healthcare coalition structure) solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026–2027 contract period with quality standards and delivery requirements. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concessions, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. School districts dominate recent solicitation activity, but county parks and health-care systems also appear as regular buyers in this commodity space.