UNSPSC 50606207: Frozen Non GMO delicious squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO delicious squash that has been frozen 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 50606207 Frozen Non GMO delicious squash is a Commodity code representing specialty frozen vegetable products procured by state and local school districts and food service operations. Recent state and local opportunities under this code reveal that school nutrition programs are actively sourcing frozen and fresh produce items to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations, often emphasizing non-GMO, whole-grain, low-sodium, and domestic-sourced products without artificial additives. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education, with occasional state-level procurement for general food supplies. Representative solicitations show line-item bidding structures where frozen vegetables compete alongside fresh produce and other grocery categories within comprehensive annual food service contracts. School districts typically award to multiple vendors on a line-item basis, require HACCP certification and food recall capability, mandate $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance, impose Buy American compliance, and enforce firm pricing with escalation allowed only when supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or third-party market data.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary activity in Texas. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 on February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, with proposals due March 4, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services in St. Louis County, Missouri solicited grocery items on March 31, 2026, encompassing over 900 line items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur in Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items on April 16, 2026, with sealed bids due May 15, 2026, and deliveries to ten school sites. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, with bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products for delivery across three schools. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for up to three additional years, delivery Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., firm pricing for the initial term, and payment within 30–90 days of delivery.