UNSPSC 50605515: Frozen Non GMO bell peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO bell peppers that have 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 50605515 Frozen Non GMO bell peppers is a Commodity code covering individual frozen vegetable products purchased by state and local food service operations, school nutrition programs, and institutional food buyers. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying frozen and fresh produce, with emphasis on USDA compliance, domestic sourcing, low-sodium and whole-grain formulations, food safety certification (HACCP plans), and vendor compliance with Buy American provisions and E-Verify requirements. Issuing bodies include state purchasing offices (Georgia), county school systems (Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System), city school districts (Decatur, Dallas Independent School District), and regional school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri). These jurisdictions procure produce as part of broader school lunch and breakfast program supply chains, often bundling fresh and frozen vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy across 72 to 900+ line items per contract, with line-item or lot-based awards to multiple vendors based on lowest responsive pricing.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with recent solicitation activity also in Missouri. Representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 IFB for line-by-line food and non-food bids supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; City Schools of Decatur's May 15, 2026 IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for the 2026-2027 school year with delivery to ten school sites; Dallas Independent School District's April 2, 2026 RFP for various food products with two-year contract renewal options; Douglas County School System's March 4, 2026 RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two); and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's April 23, 2026 IFB for fresh produce with 72 line items and delivery to 60 school sites. All contracts require firm pricing for the full term, delivery scheduling within defined daily windows, product traceability and recall procedures, general liability insurance (typically $1 million minimum), and compliance with federal debarment and E-Verify certification. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options extending up to three additional years based on performance and pricing.