UNSPSC 70101510: Fishing nets

UNSPSC 70101510 Fishing nets, a Commodity code, covers equipment and supplies for commercial and recreational fishing operations procured by state natural-resource agencies to support invasive species management, wildlife habitat restoration, and park and recreation programs. State and local governments acquire fishing nets primarily through their fish and wildlife departments and parks authorities for active harvesting programs targeting invasive aquatic species and for operational support at public marinas and waterfront facilities. The scope spans both the nets themselves and related fishing equipment deployed in multi-species removal initiatives, particularly carp and other invasive fish in freshwater basins.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is the dominant recent buyer under this code. KDFWR posted two solicitations in early September 2026 (RFB66027000000811 and RFB66027000000812, both due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time) seeking master agreements with multiple commercial fishermen for invasive carp removal in the Ohio River Basin, with compensation at $1,200 per day plus requirements for gill-net proficiency and side-scan sonar technology. Bidders must hold valid commercial fishing licenses, demonstrate three years of commercial fishing experience with at least two years holding a current license, and commit to a minimum four days per week of fishing operations. Kentucky offers resident preference and additional set-asides for Kentucky Correctional Industries (20 percent preference), designated nonprofits serving individuals with severe disabilities (15 percent preference), and entities such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind. Glynn County, Georgia issued an RFP on May 26, 2026 (due July 1, 2026) for a multi-year bait provider contract at Blythe Island Regional Park Marina, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for June 2, 2026. Activity under the code clusters in Kentucky and Georgia, with no other states represented in recent postings.