UNSPSC 25111534: Research vessel

A ship equipped for surveying and research of marine environment in general and specific marine issues or subject areas in particular spanning multiple industries.

UNSPSC 25111534 Research vessel is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure specialized marine vessels for law enforcement, environmental management, wildlife research, and oil spill response operations. Recent solicitations show procurement of small to mid-sized craft—including crane barge vessels for derelict-ship removal, patrol boats for marine law enforcement, electrofishing vessels for fisheries management, and research vessels equipped with navigation electronics, specialized propulsion systems, and task-specific rigging such as davit cranes or electrofishing equipment. The issuing bodies span state environmental and natural-resource agencies (Fish and Wildlife, General Land Office), county law enforcement (Marine Patrol), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional law enforcement networks. One standout issuer is Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, which recently advertised a law enforcement equipment RFP on behalf of participating entities across Washington state, tribal governments, K-12 school districts, and public agencies nationwide.

Activity concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest, with recent opportunities from Texas (General Land Office, crane barge vessels), Georgia (Chatham County, outboard motors for marine patrol), Florida (Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, SeaArk research vessel), and Oregon (Department of Fish and Wildlife, electrofishing vessel). Representative solicitations include the Texas General Land Office RFP 7402-MK (posted March 19, 2026; due April 16, 2026) for two 22-foot aluminum crane barge vessels with dual 200 HP engines, davit cranes, and custom trailers for oil spill response; the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ITB 15008 (posted February 2, 2026; due February 25, 2026) for a turnkey SeaArk Shadow 20 J CC E vessel with Yamaha engine and trailer supporting crocodilian fieldwork; and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sole-source notice (January 26, 2026) for an $155,000 electrofishing vessel from Smith Root Incorporated for Columbia River Basin monitoring. Award criteria typically emphasize cost, relevant marine construction or operations experience, and methodology and schedule; insurance requirements and manufacturer warranties are standard.