UNSPSC 50626113: Non GMO marrow squash purees

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO marrow squash. 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 50626113 Non GMO marrow squash purees, a Commodity code, covers specialty vegetable purees and processed produce items that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service operations including school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and health and human services agencies. While the code name specifies non-GMO marrow squash purees, recent state and local solicitations under related food procurement categories show demand for diverse fresh, frozen, and processed vegetable products as components of larger food supply contracts rather than standalone specialty items. School districts, state correctional departments, and state health and human services commissions are the primary issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, Missouri, and Virginia. School nutrition programs dominate the buyer base, issuing multiple annual RFPs and IFBs to establish grocery and produce supply contracts for July-through-June fiscal years, while correctional and state health agencies issue periodic solicitations for supplemental food and consumables to serve inmates and state-supported living center residents.

Recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, response due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products supplying the El Paso State Supported Living Center with historical spend of $1.5 million annually, the Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 (posted May 19, 2026, due June 15, 2026) for a comprehensive food bid across multiple categories including fresh and frozen produce with a contract period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple canned-goods ITBs including S2910000016405 for canned tomatoes (posted March 23, 2026) and S2910000015837 for canned tomato products (posted January 26, 2026), both seeking commodity-grade produce items for institutional use. Most recent activity targets fiscal-year 2026-2027 contract starts with firm fixed pricing for initial periods and periodic price redetermination tied to USDA market indices or consumer price indices; Buy American requirements, HACCP certification, and federal debarment compliance are standard across jurisdictions.