UNSPSC 81103002: In water survey

In water survey (IWS) is a service required to ensure the structural and operational integrity of a marine asset

UNSPSC 81103002 In water survey is a Commodity code that covers marine vessel maintenance and repair services, including haul-out maintenance, propulsion system overhaul, hull and structural repairs, protective coatings, electrical and steering systems work, and emergency repairs on patrol boats and research vessels. State and local governments procuring under this code seek qualified marine mechanics or shipyard facilities capable of performing scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and specialized services such as bottom painting and corrosion control. Issuing bodies include university systems operating research vessels, county sheriffs' offices maintaining patrol boats, and regional authorities managing marine infrastructure.

Recent activity spans Georgia and California. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents issued an RFQ in October 2026 (due November 11, 2026) for haul-out maintenance and repair of the R/V Savannah research vessel in Savannah, Georgia, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for October 26 and a four-person attendance limit per firm. Ventura County, California solicited an RFP in May 2026 (due June 16, 2026) for comprehensive maintenance services on Sheriff's Boat 1, a patrol vessel equipped with three Mercury 300 horsepower outboard motors and a marine generator, requiring fixed pricing for 100-hour annual and 300-hour triennial manufacturer-recommended services, emergency repair labor rates, and General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit with a twelve-month initial contract term and potential two-year extension. A Texas agency issued an ITB for a pool of vendors and master order for shipyard services in July 2026 (due July 28, 2026), though the source provides insufficient detail on scope or requirements.