UNSPSC 50606211: Frozen Non GMO jack be little squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO jack be little 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 50606211 Frozen Non-GMO Jack Be Little Squash is a Commodity code that represents a specialized frozen vegetable product. Recent state and local solicitations show that frozen vegetables—including squash and other produce—are procured as components of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone line items. School districts and state agencies source frozen vegetables through multi-item food bids that encompass protein, dairy, grains, and produce to support child nutrition and cafeteria operations. The sourcing emphasis across recent opportunities reflects preferences for domestic sourcing, whole-grain formulations, low-sodium options, and products without artificial additives; many solicitations also require USDA compliance, HACCP certification, and Buy American provisions. The mix of issuing bodies is heavily weighted toward K–12 school districts and school systems (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System) and independent school districts (Dallas ISD), with state-level procurement by the State of Georgia for general food supplies and fresh produce. No specialized frozen-squash vendors appear as named incumbents in recent opportunities.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional significant procurement in Texas and multi-state cooperative purchasing through buying groups. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026, IFB format, encompassing 300+ food items across meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains for contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), the City Schools of Decatur's Invitation for Bid for Frozen Foods and Grocery (due May 15, 2026, covering frozen and grocery products with delivery to ten school sites for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for Fresh Produce and Eggs (due March 4, 2026, serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two), and Dallas ISD's Request for Proposal for Various Food Products (due April 2, 2026, seeking food products for the 2026-2027 school year with delivery to the Maria Luna Food Service Facilities Warehouse). Frozen specialized vegetables like jack be little squash would likely compete within larger frozen-vegetable or produce line items in these multi-vendor procurement structures rather than as discrete commodity bids.