UNSPSC 50586503: Non GMO banana pink squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO banana pink 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 50586503 Non GMO banana pink squash is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual procurement activity currently posted under this code. State and local governments are not soliciting non-GMO bananas or pink squash specifically; instead, they are buying fresh produce broadly—fruits, vegetables, and eggs—as part of school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. The recent opportunities posted under this code span school districts and state education agencies across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida, with child nutrition and food service as the primary use case. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Northside ISD in San Antonio, Early County Schools in Georgia, McAllen ISD in Texas, Austin ISD in Texas), county school systems (Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Glynn County, Hillsborough County, Douglas County, Savannah-Chatham County), state procurement offices (Georgia Department of Education), and special-purpose cooperative buying vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia districts). The work solicited is weekly or regular delivery of fresh produce to school cafeterias, with vendors required to meet USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance, HACCP certification, temperature-controlled transport, Buy American provisions, and strict food safety and traceability requirements.

The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, with at least ten recent solicitations from Georgia school districts and the state of Georgia, followed by Texas (Northside ISD, McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Florida (Hillsborough County). Recent representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education (RFP, due June 8, 2026) soliciting line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies with July 1, 2026 contract start; Northside Independent School District (RFP 2026-048, due May 7, 2026) seeking USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable-compliant fresh produce for five-day weekly delivery across 127 campuses with July 1, 2026 start; Hillsborough County Public Schools (RFP 26039RFQDST, due March 11, 2026) procuring specialty fresh fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with an estimated annual budget of $600,000; and Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative, due March 4, 2026) covering 30 districts statewide with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. All contracts emphasize firm pricing for the initial contract period, with renewal options for one to four additional one-year terms. School districts uniformly require proof of $1 million to $2 million general liability insurance, HACCP plans, debarment certification, E-Verify compliance, and compliance with federal civil rights and food safety regulations.