UNSPSC 10101606: Live ostrich

One of two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living members of the genus struthio, which is in the ratite family.

UNSPSC 10101606 Live ostrich is a Commodity code covering the supply of live birds to state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity under this code shows minimal direct relevance to the code's nominal scope. The recent opportunities posted include bird exclusion and remediation services at a major airport, a department relocation notice unrelated to procurement, and a request for live ring-necked pheasants to support a state hunting program — none of which align with live ostrich procurement. State and local agencies soliciting under this code span airport authorities, state wildlife departments, and other special-purpose entities, though the volume of truly on-code activity appears limited.

The geographic spread of recent opportunities includes New Jersey (Newark Liberty International Airport) and Maine (Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife). The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, issued RFQ 09A26070800000000000005 on July 8, 2026, requesting approximately 2,000 adult ring-necked pheasants for a Master Agreement with quotations due July 22, 2026; the resulting contract runs August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, renewable through June 30, 2031. Birds must meet strict specifications including full feathering, minimum 50% male ratio, weight thresholds, and veterinary certification for disease status, with delivery to Wells Transportation Facility and Cabela's in Scarborough before September 26. Newark Liberty International Airport posted Bid 6000003475 on September 14, 2026 for bird exclusion and dropping remediation services with proposals due September 30, 2026 under a four-year contract, though this opportunity falls outside the live-animal-supply scope. The code shows sparse recent activity aligned with live ostrich procurement specifically.