UNSPSC 50585412: Non GMO aji dulces peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO aji dulces peppers. 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 50585412 Non GMO aji dulces peppers is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce through this taxonomy for child nutrition programs, school cafeterias, and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies sourcing fresh produce—including specialty peppers and other fresh vegetables—as components of broader fresh-produce contracts supporting National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal preparation. The work involves supply, delivery, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards, food safety certifications, and domestic sourcing preferences where applicable.

School districts dominate solicitation activity under this code tier, with Georgia—particularly Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham, and Douglas County school systems—showing the highest volume of recent competitive activity. Texas districts (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, McAllen Independent School District, and Austin Independent School District) and Florida's Hillsborough County Public Schools also drive significant procurement. The State of Georgia issues parallel fresh-produce ITBs for state operations. Representative recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program support (due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables with USDA whole-grain and low-sodium preferences); Northside Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce for child nutrition to 128 campuses across Bexar County, Texas (due May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT, emphasizing Texas-grown produce and USDA Buy American compliance); and the Hillsborough County Public Schools Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program RFP for USDA-funded distribution to 18 elementary schools (due March 11, 2026, cost-plus fixed-fee structure with $600,000 estimated annual budget). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with options to renew for one to four additional years. Vendors must maintain HACCP certification, provide general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million depending on jurisdiction), comply with Buy American provisions, and meet state debarment and E-Verify requirements; evaluation emphasizes price, product quality, delivery reliability, and alignment with local sourcing or nutritional preferences.