UNSPSC 50586129: Non GMO zucchini squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO zucchini 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 50586129 Non GMO zucchini squash is a Commodity code that describes fresh produce items state and local governments procure for child nutrition, school meal programs, and institutional food service operations. State and local school districts and food service departments are the primary buyers under this code, acquiring fresh vegetables including zucchini squash to meet USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance and meal program requirements. Recent solicitations show school districts purchasing fresh produce through institutional contracts with weekly or scheduled deliveries to multiple school sites, with vendors expected to maintain HACCP plans, temperature-controlled logistics, and product recall procedures. Issuing bodies span independent school districts, county school systems, and regional education cooperatives across multiple states, with school nutrition programs serving as the consistent purchasing function.

Recent opportunities demonstrate sustained demand across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs supporting 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two; the Glynn County Board of Education solicited IFB 27-02 Fresh Produce (March 16, 2026, due April 14, 2026) for 16 school locations across Georgia; Northside Independent School District in Texas issued RFP 2026-048 (April 14, 2026, due May 7, 2026) for fresh produce delivery to 83 elementary, 21 middle, and 13 high schools across the San Antonio area; and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida sought proposals for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (April 13, 2026, due March 11, 2026) with an estimated annual budget of $600,000 in federal grant funding. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 fiscal years with renewal options, require domestic sourcing where applicable, and award on lowest responsive and responsible bid or line-item basis to single or multiple vendors.