UNSPSC 50606217: Frozen Non GMO pattypan squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO pattypan 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 50606217 Frozen Non-GMO Pattypan Squash is a Commodity code that represents a narrow line item within frozen vegetable procurement. The recent opportunities tagged under this code reveal that state and local governments procure frozen vegetables primarily as components of broader school nutrition and food service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The actual buying activity under this code occurs within the context of large food-service solicitations—school districts, state agencies, and county boards of education bundle frozen vegetables like pattypan squash into line-item or lot-based RFPs and RFQs that also encompass fresh produce, dairy, grains, proteins, and non-food supplies. The issuing bodies are predominantly K–12 school districts and state education agencies, with secondary activity from state departments procuring for institutional food service operations. Vendors compete on price, quality compliance (whole-grain standards, low sodium, zero trans fat), food safety certifications (HACCP plans, food recall procedures), and logistics (temperature-controlled delivery, proper CN labeling, compliance with Buy American provisions and E-Verify authorization).

The geographic center of recent activity is Georgia, where the State of Georgia, Douglas County School System, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, and Early County Board of Education have all posted food and produce solicitations since late January 2026. Secondary activity appears in Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District) and Texas (Dallas Independent School District). Representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (RFP, due June 8, 2026) spanning 300+ food items with delivery through June 30, 2027; Douglas County School System's SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs (RFP, due March 4, 2026) across 30 school districts with estimated spending of $5.5 million annually; City Schools of Decatur's Frozen Foods and Grocery IFB (due May 15, 2026) requiring HACCP compliance and $1 million general liability insurance for a July 2026–June 2027 contract; and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products (due April 2, 2026) for the 2026–2027 school year with emphasis on non-preferred-ingredients compliance. These solicitations show firm pricing throughout the contract period, quarterly or semi-annual price adjustment mechanisms tied to verified market indices, and multi-year renewal options. The code shows active procurement momentum but primarily as a line item within larger school nutrition and institutional food-service contracts rather than as a standalone frozen-vegetable buy.