UNSPSC 50606212: Frozen Non GMO kentucky field squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO kentucky field 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 50606212 Frozen Non GMO Kentucky Field Squash (Commodity) represents a highly specialized produce category within state and local school nutrition procurement, though recent solicitations show minimal direct demand for this specific item. State and local governments procure frozen vegetables and specialty produce under this code primarily through school districts, county education systems, and state agencies that operate child nutrition and food service programs. The work involves supplying USDA-compliant frozen produce meeting specific nutritional standards—whole-grain formulations, low-sodium content, zero trans fats, and no artificial additives or high fructose corn syrup in compliance with state legislation such as Texas Legislative Bill #314. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas ISD, Decatur, Early County, Savannah-Chatham, Rockwood R-VI), county school systems (Douglas County), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia), with school nutrition programs representing the primary market driver for frozen commodity procurement.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Missouri and other school districts across multiple states. Representative opportunities include Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spend of $5.5 million (response due March 4, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid covering 300+ items with delivery Monday–Friday (due June 8, 2026); City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items to ten school sites (due May 15, 2026); Rockwood R-VI School District's procurement of over 900 grocery line items through NUTRIKIDS electronic bidding (due April 29, 2026); Dallas ISD's RFP for various food products excluding main commodity bids, with two designated lots and firm pricing through May 28, 2027 (due April 2, 2026); and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's fresh produce contract for 60 school sites with 72 line items and Net 40 payment terms (due April 23, 2026). School districts consistently require HACCP plans, $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, Buy American certification, and food recall procedures; contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with options to extend or renew annually.