UNSPSC 50596213: Dried Non GMO marrow squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO marrow squash that has been dried for preservation. 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 50596213 Dried Non GMO marrow squash is a Commodity code that encompasses dried squash products sourced as components in broader food-service and nutrition procurement. State and local governments buy under this code primarily as line items within comprehensive grocery and food-supply contracts serving school nutrition programs, institutional food services, senior meal programs, and state-supported living facilities. The code captures dried vegetable ingredients that meet nutritional standards, allergen restrictions, Buy American requirements, and domestic-sourcing preferences mandated by child nutrition and institutional food-service regulations. Issuing bodies include school districts (independent and county boards of education), state health and human services agencies, county commissioners' offices, and municipal purchasing departments acting on behalf of education or social services divisions.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) solicited grocery items including dried vegetables under IFB BNB052266 with bids due June 30, 2026, requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content, nutritional compliance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and delivery to a central warehouse and school sites. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products supplying the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million and proposals due July 11, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce with over 200 line items under IFB SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026, specifying multiple produce varieties and requiring firm pricing through June 30, 2027. Hillsborough County (Florida) posted ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services valued at $17,832,659.90 over three years, due June 25, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with a June 22, 2026, response date.