UNSPSC 50606227: Frozen Non GMO yellow straightneck squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO yellow straightneck 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 50606227 Frozen Non GMO yellow straightneck squash is a Commodity code that nominally covers a specific frozen vegetable product, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows little direct connection to the frozen squash specification itself. Instead, the opportunities solicited under this code frame it within broader school nutrition and institutional food service procurement. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and county school systems sourcing frozen and fresh produce, grocery staples, and complete food-service portfolios for child nutrition programs. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas Independent School District, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District), county school systems (Douglas County School System), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative). The work being solicited encompasses line-item food bids covering vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins, grains, snacks, and prepared entrees; fresh produce catalogs; frozen food and grocery bundles; and comprehensive food-supply and distribution services supporting school lunch and breakfast programs. Vendors must meet HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, E-Verify authorization, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million depending on the district), and food-recall procedures.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional significant activity in Texas. The Douglas County School System issued two RFPs in early 2026 — one for fresh produce and eggs (estimated $4.4 million for Area One alone, responses due March 4, 2026) and another for food supply and distribution services (estimated $9 million annually, responses due February 18, 2026). The State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026) and fresh produce under IFB #4 2027-2026 (due May 27, 2026). School districts in Georgia and Missouri issued multiple line-item food bids: Early County Board of Education (due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items plus non-food supplies supporting the National School Lunch Program); City Schools of Decatur (frozen foods and grocery, due May 15, 2026); Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (72 fresh produce items, due April 23, 2026); and Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri (over 900 line items, due April 29, 2026). Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for various food products (due April 2, 2026). Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional years. All bidders must submit pricing firm for the contract period, include delivery to school sites, and comply with federal Buy American and nutrition requirements.