UNSPSC 50596601: Dried Non GMO acorn squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO acorn 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 50596601 Dried Non GMO acorn squash is a Commodity code covering processed vegetable products supplied to state and local food service operations, though the recent opportunities show little direct demand for dried acorn squash specifically. State and local governments buying under this code primarily seek grocery items and fresh produce through school districts' nutrition programs, state health and human services facilities, and county meal services. The work spans kitchen operations supporting the National School Lunch Program, adult daycare nutrition, senior meal programs, and institutional food service. Issuing bodies include school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners). Contracts require compliance with Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items where applicable), HACCP food safety plans, nutritional standards including the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, product liability and general liability insurance, and vendor performance tracking systems. Deliveries operate on firm fixed pricing with no fuel or freight surcharges, Monday-through-Friday service windows to centralized warehouses and school sites, and 24- to 48-hour emergency stock availability.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) posted an RFQ for over 1,100 line items of grocery items including vegetables, with bids due June 30, 2026, supporting the National School Lunch Program through the LINQ School Solutions ordering system. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce under IFB SN002-2027 with bids due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items across multiple produce varieties. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with proposals due July 11, 2026 and a historical contract value of $1.5 million. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted ITB-26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 and a response deadline of June 25, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026. Activity is concentrated in school nutrition procurement across Connecticut, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas, with significant state-level food service contracting in Texas and Florida.