UNSPSC 10121700: Fish food

UNSPSC 10121700 Fish food is a Class code under which state and local governments procure specialized aquatic animal feeds for hatchery operations and research programs. The code encompasses extruded trout feeds, formulated aquafeed for species-specific hatchery use, live forage fish, and research-grade experimental diets. Recent solicitations show state fish and wildlife agencies as the dominant buyers, with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, South Dakota Office of Procurement Management, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources all posting RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and RFBs between May and September 2026. A state university procurement also appears—Mississippi State University seeking experimental catfish diets as a sole-source purchase from Fish Belt Feeds, Inc.

Activity concentrates in the Upper Midwest and Southeast, with Minnesota showing the highest volume through multiple separate bid solicitations for live fathead minnows and aquafeed. Representative recent opportunities include Minnesota DNR's RFP for aquafeed divided into three product categories (medicated feed for trout, general aquafeed for trout, and aquafeed for muskellunge) with responses due October 1, 2026; Georgia DNR's RFQ for extruded trout feed due October 8, 2026; South Dakota's annual IFB for trout and salmon food with detailed nutritional specifications (protein 45–55%, lipid 15–20%, specified ash and fiber limits, probiotic and immunostimulant additives) due June 24, 2026; and Illinois DNR's four-year IFB for pelleted catfish feed in multiple formulations and sizes for Little Grassy Fish Hatchery due May 27, 2026. Contracts typically require commercial liability and workers compensation insurance, on-demand or as-needed delivery within five to fifteen days, and compliance with state business-preference and domestic-product-preference provisions where applicable.