UNSPSC 70101505: Sonar fishing

UNSPSC 70101505 Sonar fishing, a Commodity code, encompasses commercial fishing operations that employ side-scan sonar and related technologies to locate and harvest target species in freshwater and marine environments. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through state fish and wildlife departments that contract with commercial fishermen for invasive species removal and resource management, occasionally supplemented by park and recreation boards managing marina operations. The work ranges from invasive carp harvesting programs compensated on a daily or hourly rate with specific catch documentation requirements to bait provisioning services supporting public fishing facilities, with sonar proficiency a demonstrable qualification for bidders undertaking larger removal initiatives.

Recent activity concentrates in Kentucky and Georgia, driven by invasive species management priorities. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources posted two substantially identical IFBs in early September 2026 (Solicitations RFB66027000000812 and RFB66027000000811, both due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time) establishing master agreements with multiple commercial fishermen for the Ohio River Basin Invasive Carp Contract Fishing Program, requiring bidders to demonstrate proficiency in gill netting and side-scan sonar technology, hold a valid commercial fishing license with at least three years of experience, and commit to fishing a minimum of four days per week at $1,200 per day for eight hours or $150 per hour for partial days, with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewal periods. The Board of Commissioners, Glynn County, Georgia issued RFP26-035 (due July 1, 2026) to procure bait provision services for Blythe Island Regional Park Marina under a multi-year contract, indicating local government demand for fishing-support services beyond invasive-species removal, though detailed technical specifications were not disclosed in available materials.