UNSPSC 50606219: Frozen Non GMO round squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO round 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 50606219 Frozen Non GMO round squash is a Commodity code that represents a narrow product line within the broader procurement of food items for school nutrition programs and state food operations. State and local governments solicit under this code primarily through school district and state agency child nutrition services, where frozen produce items appear as line-item components within larger comprehensive food-service contracts that also include fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and supplies. The actual work being purchased includes delivery of frozen, non-genetically modified round squash to school kitchens and central food service warehouses, typically meeting USDA compliance standards and whole-grain or low-sodium product preferences specified in nutrition guidelines. School districts and state agencies issuing these solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, food safety certifications such as HACCP plans, and compliance with federal Buy American provisions. Issuing bodies span independent school districts of varying size (from roughly 6,900 to 25,500 students), county school systems, and state-level procurement offices managing food operations across multiple locations.

Recent opportunities demonstrate concentrated activity in Georgia and Missouri. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items including produce through an IFB with bids due April 29, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year spanning over 900 line items across multiple product categories. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items on April 16, 2026, with responses due May 15, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP on February 22, 2026, for various food products with a due date of April 2, 2026, and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited fresh produce under Bid 26-34 with sealed bids due April 23, 2026. The State of Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce (IFB #4 2027-2026) on April 20, 2026, with responses due May 27, 2026. Frozen non-GMO round squash does not appear as a named line item in any of the posted summaries; the code shows little activity-specific recent solicitation detail.