UNSPSC 50605533: Frozen Non GMO scotch bonnet peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO scotch bonnet 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 50605533 Frozen Non GMO scotch bonnet peppers is a Commodity code that captures specialty fresh-produce ingredients procured by state and local food service operations, though recent opportunities show this code applies broadly to general food-service procurement including shelf-stable staples, proteins, dairy, and produce. State and local buyers under this code include county government departments of community services, state-level food supply agencies, and school districts operating child nutrition programs. The work solicited spans food purchases for senior services, institutional meal programs, and school lunch and breakfast operations, with vendors required to meet delivery windows, temperature controls, federal labeling standards, and compliance with Buy American provisions, E-Verify, HACCP food-safety protocols, and debarment verification.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and vegetables for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026; delivery was required to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville with receipt deadline December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a bid solicitation in May 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response deadline. Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line bids in May 2026 for food and non-food service products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026 and contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the district emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain products, low-sodium formulations, and items without artificial additives, with award projected approximately 60 days after bid opening and vendor insurance requirements of $500,000 general liability.