UNSPSC 70101509: Seine operations

UNSPSC 70101509 Seine operations, a Commodity code, encompasses vessel charter and crew services supporting aquatic research, fisheries management, and recreational marine operations in state and local jurisdictions. State and local governments procure under this code primarily for commercial fishing operations, scientific research missions requiring specialized equipment deployment, and support services at public recreational facilities. The issuing bodies include state fish and wildlife departments, county park and recreation authorities, and special-purpose maritime or environmental districts. Recent solicitations show demand for vessels with crew, scientific equipment capacity, navigation and safety systems, and specialized fishing gear such as gillnets or hydraulic blocks capable of deploying research instruments.

Activity concentrates in Oregon and Georgia, based on recent postings. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued two RFPs in early 2026: one in February for contracted gillnet fishing vessels to conduct white sturgeon research tagging in the lower Columbia River estuary (RFP S6350000015860, due February 26, 2026), and another in February for a single ocean-going research vessel larger than 40 feet with crew to survey nearshore semi-pelagic rockfish throughout Oregon waters (RFP S63500-00016049, due March 17, 2026, with initial contract term April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, renewable for up to four additional one-year periods). Glynn County, Georgia's Board of Commissioners posted RFP26-035 on May 26, 2026, seeking sealed proposals from a bait provider to support marina operations at Blythe Island Regional Park (due July 1, 2026). Oregon solicitations emphasize operator qualifications, insurance requirements, and per-day pricing structures; both actively encourage participation from small businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses through state certification programs.