UNSPSC 50606610: Frozen Non GMO cushaw squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO cushaw 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 50606610 Frozen Non-GMO Cushaw Squash is a Commodity code representing a narrow product line within frozen vegetable procurement, yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged with this code show almost no direct solicitation for frozen cushaw squash specifically. The code appears in a procurement environment dominated by broad school nutrition and food service contracts where frozen vegetables are mentioned as categories within larger produce, grocery, or food-supply RFPs and IFBs rather than as line items. School districts and state agencies soliciting under this code are procuring frozen and fresh produce as part of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program support, with specifications emphasizing whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, HACCP plans, and food-recall procedures. Issuing bodies include state departments of education (Georgia), county school systems (Douglas County, Early County, Savannah-Chatham County), city school districts (Decatur, Dallas, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri), and state food procurement offices. The mix reflects predominant school district participation, with some state-level general food supply solicitations.

Recent representative opportunities span Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 in February 2026 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district buying cooperative with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One, covering approximately 72 line items with unit pricing based on USDA and Urner Barry reports. The City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB (due May 15, 2026) for frozen foods and grocery items with delivery to ten school sites, requiring $1 million general liability insurance per occurrence and firm pricing for 30 days from award with quarterly adjustments capped at 10% increases. The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited electronic bids via NUTRIKIDS (due April 29, 2026) for over 900 grocery line items serving approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast participants daily, with Net Off Invoice pricing and market-basket analysis for produce. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP (due April 2, 2026) for various food products including spice and ice cream lots, requiring compliance with Texas Legislative Bill #314 prohibiting artificial colors, artificial flavors, and high-fructose corn syrup. The code shows limited activity specifically matching frozen cushaw squash; the mismatch between the narrow commodity name and the broad food-service procurement landscape suggests vendors should verify line-item inclusion in solicitations before responding.