UNSPSC 50606229: Frozen Non GMO zucchini squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO zucchini 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 50606229 Frozen Non GMO zucchini squash is a Commodity code representing a narrowly defined product line within state and local procurement of school nutrition and foodservice supplies. In practice, the code sits within a much broader ecosystem of food procurement where state and local governments—predominantly school districts—solicit frozen and fresh vegetables alongside dozens of other produce, protein, dairy, and staple items as part of comprehensive annual food service contracts. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies bundling frozen vegetables with fresh produce, dairy, proteins, grains, and supplies into consolidated line-item or category-based bids rather than procuring individual frozen vegetables in isolation. The Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's fresh produce contract exemplify this: both treat individual produce items as line items within larger nutrition-program portfolios, and both require vendors to meet USDA compliance, HACCP plans, food recall procedures, and Buy American provisions. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with appearances from state departments of education or nutrition services procuring for multiple districts or regional cooperatives. Repeat buyers include Georgia school districts—Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, and Douglas County School System—alongside the State of Georgia and school systems in Missouri and Texas.

Geographic concentration is strong in Georgia, which shows at least six recent opportunities under this code or closely adjacent foodservice categories, followed by secondary activity in Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District) and Texas (Dallas Independent School District). Early County's contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with line-by-line bidding due June 8, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, with contract performance from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and the Douglas County School System's GEC Buying Cooperative RFP for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts across two Georgia regions shows estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million combined across both areas, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Vendors typically must carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 in general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify and debarment requirements, provide HACCP documentation and food-recall procedures, and meet domestic-sourcing preferences. All pricing must include delivery to school sites with no separate fuel surcharges, and most contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options.