UNSPSC 10102019: Live seal

Pinniped, a member of a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals.

UNSPSC 10102019 Live seal, a Commodity code, covers live oyster spat-on-cultch — juvenile oysters attached to shell or other substrate material — procured by state natural-resources and environmental agencies for reef restoration and aquaculture support. State and local governments use this code to buy production and deployment services for shellfish restoration projects, typically as part of coastal zone management or marine-resources programs. Issuing bodies under this code include state departments of marine resources and similar coastal-management agencies that manage public oyster reefs and restoration initiatives funded by federal grants or state appropriations.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources posted an Invitation for Bids (IFB 1450-27-R-IFBD-00001-V01, due October 13, 2026) for oyster spat-on-cultch production and deployment services supporting public reef restoration in the Mississippi Sound. The contract requires delivery of a minimum of 200,000,000 qualifying spat-on-cultch oysters deployed across a minimum of 4,000 cubic yards at a density of 30,000 to 80,000 spat per cubic yard, with oysters averaging 5mm or larger and sourced from Mississippi Sound broodstock. Bidders must demonstrate documented qualifications in oyster hatchery operations, remote setting, or spat-on-cultch production; access to and processing capability for cultch material; deployment equipment and logistical capacity; and ability to source local broodstock. The contract runs for two years with possible extension at MDMR's sole discretion, with payment within 45 days of invoice receipt based on qualifying product delivered at each deployment. The contract is partially funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and GOMESA grants, requiring compliance with applicable federal law. Recent activity under this code appears limited to specialized marine-resources procurement in Gulf Coast states.