UNSPSC 50586512: Non GMO hubbard squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO hubbard 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 50586512 Non GMO hubbard squash is a Commodity code that describes fresh squash varieties procured by state and local school districts and education agencies for child nutrition programs. Recent state and local opportunities under this code focus on institutional fresh produce sourcing for school lunch and breakfast service, though hubbard squash specifically appears as one item within broader produce line-item solicitations rather than as a standalone commodity. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies, consistently posting IFBs and RFPs for comprehensive fresh produce contracts spanning 60 to 72 line items that include squash and other vegetables alongside fruits, eggs, and prepared items. Representative recent solicitations include Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida, which issued RFP 26039RFPDST for fresh fruit and vegetable delivery to elementary schools under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (deadline March 11, 2026); Early County Board of Education in Georgia, which issued an IFB for approximately 300 food items with questions due May 29, 2026 and response deadline June 8, 2026; and Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, which issued an IFB for produce and food products with response deadline April 29, 2026.

Activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Florida, where school districts have posted the most recent and active solicitations. Georgia school systems are particularly active, with recent opportunities from Bulloch County Schools (locally-grown produce emphasis, deadline May 4, 2026), Glynn County Schools (IFB 27-02, deadline April 14, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (Bid 26-34, deadline April 23, 2026), and Muscogee County Schools (ITB 26-017, deadline April 27, 2026). Texas districts including Northside Independent School District in San Antonio (RFP 2026-048, deadline May 7, 2026), McAllen Independent School District (RFP 2026-1029, deadline March 6, 2026), and Austin Independent School District (RFP 26RFP034, deadline March 11, 2026) posted concurrent solicitations. Vendors responding to these opportunities must meet HACCP certification, USDA Buy American compliance, food safety documentation, delivery scheduling constraints (typically Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and insurance requirements of $1 million to $2 million general liability. Multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative expand vendor reach; Douglas County Schools issued RFP SN 26-004 through GEC covering 30 districts across two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (deadline March 4, 2026). Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, and evaluation emphasizes lowest responsive pricing on a line-item basis, product quality, and delivery reliability.