UNSPSC 50606605: Frozen Non GMO calabaza squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO calabaza 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 50606605 Frozen Non-GMO Calabaza Squash is a Commodity code that describes a single produce item state and local governments source for food service and community nutrition programs. Recent opportunities show the code is applied to institutional food procurement — specifically shelf-stable and frozen vegetable sourcing for county senior nutrition programs, state food supply contracts, and school lunch programs. The work involves bidding or quoting on bulk frozen vegetables as part of a larger food vendor award, with emphasis on product specification compliance, new condition, proper labeling, and compliance with USDA sourcing standards and domestic-preference requirements where applicable. Issuing bodies are diverse: county boards of commissioners (procurement for senior services), state department purchasing, and school district boards of education sourcing for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across multiple school sites.

The most recent activity centers on Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026, with delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the scope included multiple canned vegetables and other shelf-stable products alongside proteins and grains, with F.O.B. destination delivery required Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items for school lunch and breakfast programs, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. The State of Georgia posted a separate food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026; full scope details are in the attached solicitation document.