UNSPSC 50586509: Non GMO curcibita squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO curcibita 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 50586509 Non GMO curcibita squash (Commodity) covers fresh produce procurement by state and local institutions, primarily school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring fresh vegetables and produce as part of broader food-service and meal-program contracts rather than through standalone commodity purchases. The work includes provision and delivery of produce meeting food safety and quality standards, compliance with USDA specifications and sourcing preferences, temperature-controlled logistics, and inventory management with documented freshness guarantees and recall procedures. Issuing bodies span school districts managing national meal programs, county parks operating concession food services, state procurement offices, and healthcare institutions sourcing for operational food service.

Recent activity appears across multiple states with no single dominant region. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with line-item bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. The State of Georgia issued a general bid for food supplies and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an ITN on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date discrepancy in source); the vendor must provide diverse food and beverage options and comply with all health and food-safety regulations. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. These opportunities indicate ongoing demand across institutional food service but relatively sparse recent activity specifically tagged to non-GMO squash.