UNSPSC 25111513: Seismic vessel

UNSPSC 25111513 Seismic vessel (Commodity) is a marine-equipment code that state and local governments use primarily for law enforcement patrol and public safety response vessels—not seismic research platforms as the code name suggests. Recent solicitations show counties and state wildlife departments acquiring new aluminum and fiberglass boats ranging from 15 to 27 feet, outfitted with dual outboard motors, emergency communications systems (VHF, police radio, LED lightbars), navigation electronics (Garmin chartplotters, radar, thermal imaging), and law enforcement accessories (sirens, spotlights, dive ladders). All purchases are one-time acquisitions with full warranty coverage and manufacturer pre-delivery inspection requirements. Buyers include county sheriff departments and marine patrol units, state fish-and-wildlife law enforcement divisions, and state park authorities. Issuing bodies post via IFB or ITB notices; two recent opportunities specify M/WBE participation goals (30% in Chatham County, Georgia) or cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell contracts in Oregon). Vendors must hold active marine dealer, manufacturer, or authorized-distributor licenses and provide proof of insurance (general liability typically $1 million to $2 million per occurrence) and compliance certifications (E-Verify, drug-free workplace, debarment status).

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and the broader Southeast. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has posted nine separate IFBs since May 2026 for boat packages ranging from 15-foot aluminum fishing boats to 25-foot fiberglass patrol vessels destined for regional law enforcement offices in Temple, Fort Worth, Lubbock, San Antonio, Port Arthur, and other locations. Chatham County, Georgia issued ITB 25-0147-4 (due August 10, 2026) for one fully equipped 27-foot center console aluminum vessel with dual 300 HP Mercury SeaPro engines, thermal imaging, and radar, funded under the DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant Program with Build America, Buy America compliance required. Glynn County, Georgia posted IFB27-012 (due October 28, 2026) for one new public safety vessel to support coastal and tidal operations. Hillsborough County, Florida sought one marine safety work boat under ITB2600402 (closed September 24, 2026, estimated value $400,000). Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police procured a 22-foot Deep V aluminum boat package by May 12, 2026. An unidentified Oregon agency used Sourcewell Contract #092525-NRB to acquire law enforcement patrol boats from North River Boats. Response dates cluster in late April through August 2026; bids typically remain binding for 60 business days and award decisions weigh best value (price, qualifications, delivery schedule, past performance). Pre-bid meetings are not standard; questions flow through electronic procurement portals or designated procurement specialists.