UNSPSC 50596219: Dried Non GMO round squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO round 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 50596219 Dried Non GMO round squash is a Commodity code that in practice spans a much broader range of food procurement by state and local governments — school districts, county health and human services agencies, and municipalities are sourcing dried and fresh produce, along with broader grocery and food-service items, under tags that fall within or near this code's nominal scope. The recent solicitations show school nutrition programs dominating the activity, with contracts for fresh produce, packaged meal boxes, and full-scale grocery supply (including dried vegetables and specialty items) to support school lunch and breakfast programs, summer food service, and senior meal delivery. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi), city departments of education (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county commissioners (Hillsborough County in Florida), and state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission). School nutrition represents the largest buyer segment, with contracts typically requiring compliance with the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural content), Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards, and HACCP food safety plans.

Recent opportunities span Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida. The Bridgeport Board of Education issued an RFP for over 1,100 line items of grocery items (including dried and fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and snacks) due June 30, 2026, requiring delivery to a central warehouse and school sites Monday through Friday, firm pricing through June 30, 2027, and vendor acceptance of orders through the LINQ School Solutions system. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia sought bids on fresh produce (over 200 line items spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items) under IFB due June 26, 2026, for delivery to three school locations July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB for food and consumable products to supply an El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical contract value of $1.5 million annually, proposals due July 11, 2026. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited competitive sealed bids for senior meal preparation and delivery services estimated at $17,832,659.90 over three years, bids due June 25, 2026, requiring bidders to be Florida Department of Elderly Affairs-licensed caterers with in-county facilities and comprehensive insurance.