UNSPSC 50171553: Red pepper powder

A type of hot pepper that is powdered after drying and sliced in thread like shape.

UNSPSC 50171553 Red pepper powder is a Commodity code that encompasses spice and seasoning ingredients procured by state and local governments for institutional food service operations. State and local buying under this code centers on bulk food supply contracts serving school districts, corrections facilities, health and human services institutions, and state agencies. The issuing bodies include state departments of health and human services, departments of criminal justice, school districts of varying sizes, and special purchasing cooperatives. Recent solicitations show that red pepper powder and related spices are components of larger grocery and food supply procurements rather than standalone line items—they appear within comprehensive food and consumable product RFQs and IFBs that cover hundreds of line items spanning proteins, produce, dairy, grains, condiments, and food service supplies. State and local governments buy these items on firm-fixed pricing with delivery to central warehouses, school kitchens, or state facility distribution points, typically on weekly or as-needed schedules with F.O.B. Destination or similar delivery terms.

Recent activity spans Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Virginia, and Illinois. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple supplemental food and consumable IFBs covering statewide state hospitals and supported living centers, with one procurement (HHS0017449) due July 13, 2026, carrying a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million and a potential three-year value of up to $4.5 million. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited cafeteria food products (IFB 304T-26-300CF) covering approximately 382 line items with response due May 4, 2026. Fairfax County Public Schools issued an IFB for Master Grocery K-12 (2000004323) due April 27, 2026, requiring delivery to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited grocery items for 2026–27 (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027) with responses due April 29, 2026, covering over 900 line items for approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast participants daily. Douglas County School System in Georgia procured fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (SN 26-004) with proposals due March 4, 2026, serving 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Illinois issued a quarterly food order solicitation (27497DVAQUINCB52821) due June 26, 2026.