UNSPSC 50596223: Dried Non GMO sweet dumpling squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO sweet dumpling 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 50596223 Dried Non-GMO Sweet Dumpling Squash is a Commodity code encompassing a single agricultural product line, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect the broader food service procurement activity in which this item would be consumed—primarily K–12 school nutrition programs and institutional food service. The code shows minimal direct recent solicitation activity specifically for dried sweet dumpling squash; instead, the opportunities dataset captures school districts, county education boards, and state agencies soliciting comprehensive grocery and fresh produce contracts where such items would appear as line items within larger food service categories. The work being solicited includes master grocery supply contracts spanning 1,000+ line items of breakfast items, cereals, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and snacks, as well as fresh produce contracts listing 72–200 individual produce items, and institutional meal preparation and delivery for seniors and school populations. These contracts emphasize Buy American compliance (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP food safety plans, nutritional standards alignment with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges.

Solicitation activity is concentrated in school districts across Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, and Virginia, with notable buyers including Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323, Master Grocery K-12, due April 27, 2026), Bulloch County Board of Education School Food Authority (IFB #043025 for comprehensive food products and supplies, due May 4, 2026), the Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-003 for food supply and distribution across 32 schools, due February 18, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education (IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce, due June 26, 2026), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 for fresh produce, due April 23, 2026). State-level buyers include the State of Georgia (IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce, due May 27, 2026) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026). Contract values disclosed range from approximately $3.1 million (Meriden Public Schools) to $17.8 million (Hillsborough County senior meal services) and $9 million (Douglas County school food distribution). Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance at $500,000 to $2 million per occurrence, comply with federal debarment and lobbying certifications, provide three years of documented food service experience, and accept electronic ordering systems; payment terms are typically Net 30–45 days with annual CPI adjustments permitted post-award.