UNSPSC 10101604: Live geese

UNSPSC 10101604 Live geese, a Commodity code, comprises the procurement of live game birds for state wildlife management and hunting support. State and local governments acquire live domesticated or game-bred birds under this code to stock public hunting areas and support seasonal wildlife programs. The issuing bodies are primarily state wildlife and natural resources departments, which procure birds through quotations and master agreements to ensure consistent supply for regulated hunting seasons.

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement, recently solicited adult ring-necked pheasants (approximately 2,000 birds) on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife under RFQ 09A 260708-005, with quotations due July 22, 2026, to establish a master agreement running from August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewable through June 30, 2031. Delivery locations included the Wells Transportation Facility near Maine Turnpike Exit 19 and Cabela's parking lot in Scarborough, with initial delivery of at least 700 birds required before September 26, 2026. Vendors must provide birds meeting precise specifications—minimum 2.5 lbs for males and 2.0 lbs for females, at least 8-inch tail feathers, 50% minimum male sex ratio—with veterinary certification of disease-free status for six months prior to delivery, pricing on a per-bird FOB Destination basis with shipping included, and replacement of any dead or injured birds at no additional cost. The code shows limited recent activity in state and local procurement tracked by the source.