UNSPSC 50586510: Non GMO cushaw squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO cushaw 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 50586510 Non GMO cushaw squash is a Commodity code that names a specific produce item, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code do not isolate cushaw squash as a line-item procurement target. Instead, the opportunities reflect broad fresh produce procurement across school nutrition programs, farm-to-school initiatives, and state food service operations where cushaw squash would be one line item among dozens or hundreds of produce varieties. School districts and state agencies are buying comprehensive fresh produce portfolios — including apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, and specialty items — typically on annual contracts with weekly or bi-weekly delivery to multiple school sites or state facilities. The issuing bodies span independent school districts (Northside ISD in San Antonio, Austin ISD, McAllen ISD, Early County Schools), county school systems (Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, Hillsborough County, Douglas County), state purchasing offices (Georgia Department of Education), and multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts). These buyers prioritize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, food safety documentation including GAP audits, and domestic or locally sourced products where cost and quality align.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Florida, with the highest volume in Georgia school districts and the state procurement office. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education's IFB for food vendors with questions due May 29, 2026, and bids due June 8, 2026 (covering 300+ food items across produce, dairy, meat, and non-food supplies); Northside ISD's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026, with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance and Texas-grown preference; Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles (24 items including squash varieties, due May 4, 2026); Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program serving 18 elementary schools (proposals due March 11, 2026, with estimated annual budget of $600,000); and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 72 line items across two geographic areas totaling approximately $5.5 million in annual spending (proposals due March 4, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with optional renewals, include firm fixed pricing for the initial contract year with documented price redetermination mechanisms tied to USDA market reports or CPI data, and require vendors to deliver Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to school sites with temperature-controlled refrigeration and comprehensive compliance documentation.