UNSPSC 50605526: Frozen Non GMO long hot peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO long hot 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 50605526 Frozen Non GMO long hot peppers is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen specialty produce items procured by state and local governments, primarily for institutional food service and nutrition assistance programs. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers acquiring shelf-stable and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, and related food-service items to support school meal programs, senior services, and other public nutrition initiatives. The issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, state departments, and school district boards of education, with Gwinnett County and the Early County Board of Education appearing as active recent buyers. Work solicited ranges from individual line-item food purchases for senior-services distribution through comprehensive annual food-service contracts supporting National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across multiple school locations, with vendors required to meet USDA specifications, domestic sourcing preferences, nutritional standards, temperature-controlled delivery, and compliance with Buy American provisions and food-safety documentation (HACCP plans, food-recall procedures, biosecurity policies).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County (October 2026 RFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with delivery by December 7, 2026), the State of Georgia (May 2026 IFB for food, supplies, and kitchen products), and Early County Board of Education (May 2026 line-by-line food bid for fiscal year 2027 covering approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) all posted opportunities. The Gwinnett County solicitation requires F.O.B. Destination delivery with inside service to a single location and targets the lowest responsive bidder; Early County emphasizes domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with awards made approximately 60 days after bid opening and pricing held firm for 15 days post-award. Vendors must provide multiple references, maintain worker verification compliance, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, and comply with debarment verification for contracts exceeding $25,000.