UNSPSC 25111519: Racing boat or shell

A small boat propelled by oars designed for high speed. Used in racing competitions.

UNSPSC 25111519 Racing boat or shell is a Commodity code covering specialized vessels and watercraft that state and local governments procure for operational and research purposes. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show demand for specialized marine vessels rather than racing craft—state fish and wildlife agencies are the primary buyers, soliciting work boats and research vessels for law enforcement, wildlife management, and marine research operations. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission both posted opportunities within the past six weeks for vessels meeting rigorous technical and construction standards, including fiberglass composite construction, center console configurations, comprehensive safety systems, and Coast Guard compliance. Hillsborough County is also procuring a marine safety work boat. The scope encompasses fabrication, assembly, rigging, equipment installation, testing, and delivery, with some solicitations requiring training and post-delivery support. Vendors face requirements to be licensed marine manufacturers or authorized dealers with verifiable references for similar projects completed within the past five years, and must carry comprehensive general liability, property, and workers' compensation insurance.

Recent activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued IFB PF260445MZ on October 13, 2026, with bids due October 27, 2026, for one flat-bottom boat and trailer meeting detailed technical specifications for state wildlife management operations. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued ITB FWC 26/27-17, closed October 1, 2026, requesting sealed bids for three 25- to 27-foot offshore center console research vessels with an estimated three-year contract value of $285,000 and delivery milestones beginning June 30, 2027; the ITB was subsequently withdrawn due to fewer than two responsive bids, with the Commission proceeding as an exceptional purchase under Florida Statutes. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB2600402 on September 4, 2026, for one marine safety work boat with an estimated value of $400,000 and a September 24, 2026 bid deadline. A Minnesota Sourcewell cooperative procurement, RFP 061626, posted in May 2026 for law enforcement equipment available to multiple jurisdictions nationwide; the scope and vessel-specific relevance to this code are unclear from available documentation.