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 — describes fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and child nutrition initiatives. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects a narrow purchasing pattern: school districts and educational institutions are the dominant buyers, and the procurement focuses on fresh produce sourcing for National School Lunch Program compliance, Farm to School initiatives, and child nutrition meal service. Over the past four months, the code has seen active procurement across multiple school districts and educational agencies, though actual bids specifically named squash or round squash varieties appear infrequent in the posted solicitation summaries. Most recent opportunities use broader produce line-item specifications that would encompass squash as one component among 60–72 total fresh produce items; Early County Board of Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, and Austin Independent School District all posted RFPs or IFBs for comprehensive fresh produce supply in the February–June 2026 window, with response dates ranging from March 6 through June 22, 2026.

School districts and county boards of education are the consistent issuing bodies; the Georgia procurement system (including state departments and multiple county school systems) shows the heaviest recent concentration, followed by Texas school districts (Northside ISD in San Antonio, McAllen ISD, Austin ISD) and a single Missouri district (Rockwood R-VI). Most solicitations require USDA Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million), weekly or daily delivery to multiple school sites with refrigeration, compliance with whole-grain and low-sodium product preferences, and firm pricing for 12-month terms. Early County Board of Education (Georgia, IFB due June 8, 2026) and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida, RFP due March 11, 2026 for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program) exemplify the scope—both solicited line-by-line bids for fresh produce as part of $600,000+ annual institutional food service contracts. The market is geographically dispersed across the Southeast (Georgia, Florida) and Texas, with secondary activity in Missouri; no standout repeat buyers or regional procurement cooperatives appear prominently in the recent postings.