UNSPSC 50586518: Non GMO valenciano squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO valenciano 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 50586518 Non GMO valenciano squash is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce items for institutional food service, with state and local activity centered on school nutrition programs sourcing vegetables and other fresh produce for child nutrition. State and local governments buying under this code purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and related produce items to fulfill USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable and Farm to School program requirements. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school boards across multiple states, with recent solicitations also including state agencies and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-district consortia. The procurement pattern reflects institutional food service contracts rather than direct consumer retail—buyers specify packaging (cases, unit packs, clamshells), delivery windows, food safety certifications (HACCP, GAP), and compliance with Buy American provisions and USDA food safety standards.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs to serve 30 school districts across two Georgia geographic areas with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spending and a March 4, 2026 deadline. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) released RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce delivery to 127 campuses with a May 7, 2026 deadline, requiring HACCP certification and USDA Specialty Crops pricing adjustments. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB for line-by-line food bids including produce, dairy, and non-food items with June 8, 2026 due date and emphasis on domestic sourcing and low-sodium formulations. Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) solicited fresh specialty fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) serving 18 elementary schools with March 11, 2026 deadline and $600,000 estimated annual budget. Additional recent activity includes the Bulloch County School District (Georgia) seeking locally-grown produce within 200 miles for its Farm to School program (May 4, 2026 deadline), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) bidding over 900 grocery line items including fresh produce (April 29, 2026 deadline), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia) requesting produce for 13 school sites (April 29, 2026 deadline), and Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia) procuring fresh produce for 16 schools (April 14, 2026 deadline).