UNSPSC 10151917: Balsam or impatiens balsamina seed or seedlings

Balsaminaceae family plant seeds. It is an annual frequently used in gardening.

UNSPSC 10151917 Balsam or impatiens balsamina seed or seedlings (Commodity) encompasses the procurement of native prairie seeds, wildflower seeds, and specialty seed inventory by state and local environmental and wildlife agencies. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying bulk seed supplies for habitat restoration, park management, and land reclamation work—primarily native prairie grasses (Big Bluestem, Switchgrass, Indian Grass) and forb species (Purple Prairie Clover, Butterfly Milkweed, wildflowers)—in quantities ranging from 1 to 200 pounds per species, with FOB destination pricing and fourteen-day delivery windows. Issuing bodies include state wildlife and forestry departments, county conservation programs, and municipal park authorities, with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department appearing as a repeat buyer on blanket contracts for native prairie seed supplies.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Wisconsin. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department posted two iterations of a native prairie seed IFB (solicitation 8022777954 and 8022777954R) with response dates of August 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026, covering fifty grass and forb species on a one-year blanket contract with optional twelve-month renewal, FOB destination, unit-price basis, with acceptance inspection within five working days and payment within thirty days of invoice. Texas A&M Forest Service issued IFB-27-005 for East Texas Seeds (due October 30, 2026); scope detail was not disclosed in available documents. Dane County, Wisconsin conducted a surplus seed sale RFB for cream gentian seeds (due June 2, 2026) in conjunction with Mattoon Village, offering eight pre-tested seed lots with documented purity and germination rates. A single unrelated opportunity—DeKalb County's ITB for IT and Low Voltage Infrastructure at the DeKalb Tennis Center (due July 13, 2026)—was tagged to this code but does not reflect actual activity under it.