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 under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable food products, including spices and seasoning ingredients, as part of broader food service and institutional meal programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect purchasing for public institutions — state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, senior services, and state agencies — where food procurement is bundled into larger grocery and food-service line-item contracts rather than as standalone pepper-powder purchases. The actual buying reflects institutional food service operations that source dozens or hundreds of food items through competitive bids on fixed pricing sheets, with red pepper powder appearing as one commodity among proteins, grains, dairy, frozen items, condiments, and fresh produce. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state departments of criminal justice, county boards of commissioners, and state procurement offices acting on behalf of multiple using agencies. Vendors responding to these solicitations must meet exact specification requirements, provide firm fixed pricing per unit, deliver on tight schedules (often within 72 hours or at designated windows), and often bid a minimum threshold of line items — typically 90 to 95 percent of items listed — to avoid disqualification.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs since May 2026 for food and consumable products serving state-supported living centers at Mexia and El Paso, as well as a statewide supplemental food procurement (HHS0016792v2, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years, bids due March 19, 2026) covering 210 line items of fresh, frozen, dry, and refrigerated products for state hospitals and living centers. The Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division issued IFB 304T-26-300CF on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for cafeteria food products across five geographic distribution points (response due May 4, 2026). Gwinnett County, Georgia (Board of Commissioners) solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and vegetables for the Department of Community Services (IWQ 140229, quotes due October 19, 2026). The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen-products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026). Illinois and the State of Georgia also show recent activity. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or to the bidder providing best value, with evaluation based on specification compliance, delivery performance, and price.