UNSPSC 70101508: Line fishing

UNSPSC 70101508 Line fishing, a Commodity-tier code, covers the provision of fishing vessels, crews, and related services to support state and local fish research, resource management, and recreational facility operations. State and local governments under this code procure commercial or research fishing vessels with qualified operators and specialized equipment—such as gillnets, hydraulic reels, and scientific instrumentation—to conduct population surveys, tag-and-recapture studies, and bycatch-minimization research on fish species of management concern. The issuing bodies are primarily state fish and wildlife agencies and county park commissions managing fisheries research, conservation, and public access to recreational fishing facilities.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has dominated recent activity, posting two RFPs in early 2026: a gillnet-vessel contract for white sturgeon research in the lower Columbia River estuary (due February 26, 2026) and an ocean-going vessel charter for nearshore rockfish surveying in Oregon waters from California to Washington (due March 17, 2026), both multi-year engagements with contract terms through mid-2027 and renewal options. Glynn County, Georgia posted an RFP for a bait provider at Blythe Island Regional Park Marina (due July 1, 2026). Geographic activity centers on the Pacific Northwest, with secondary activity in the Southeast. ODFW encourages participation from small businesses certified through state diversity programs (COBID in Oregon), and both ODFW opportunities require detailed vessel specifications, operator credentials verified by landings documentation or commercial fishing licenses, and professional references; insurance requirements are substantial, with Marine Protection and Indemnity coverage and general liability limits in the $1 million–$2 million range.