NIGP 03535: Engines and Parts, Helicopter

NIGP 03535 Engines and Parts, Helicopter is an Item code covering repair parts, labor, maintenance services, and engine support for helicopter fleets operated by state and local law enforcement and aviation agencies. State and local governments procure under this code comprehensive helicopter engine overhaul and repair services from authorized maintenance centers, parts supply (OEM and aftermarket), field service labor, component rentals, warranty coverage, and emergency AOG response. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, city police aviation divisions, state police aviation units, and state environmental and treasury departments managing helicopter fleets. Recent solicitations show that buyers require vendors to hold FAA Part 145 repair station certification, manufacturer authorization (Rolls-Royce, Bell, Airbus), and specialized insurance (commercial general liability, hangar keepers' liability, airport liability). Contract terms typically span one to three years with optional renewal periods, and pricing structures often specify hourly labor rates, parts markups, rental fees, and firm pricing commitments.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Michigan, and New Jersey. The Harris County Sheriff's Office issued an ITB due September 14, 2026 for repair parts, labor, and maintenance services for Bell and Airbus helicopter fleets. The City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Division posted an ITB due April 20, 2026 for Rolls-Royce Model 250 series helicopter engine support services from an authorized, FAA-certified repair facility, with an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000 and total contract value across renewals of $562,000. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property solicited maintenance and repair services for 21 aircraft across four groups (including Agusta AW139 helicopters) serving the State Police Aviation Bureau and the Department of Environmental Protection Forest Fire Service, with quotes due October 9, 2026 and base contract terms of three years. The Michigan State Police issued an RFP due June 15, 2026 for a 2500-hour overhaul of a hydro-mechanical unit for a Bell 407 helicopter. The City of Fort Worth Police Department sought helicopter parts for Bell aircraft through an RFQt due May 1, 2026 with one-year initial term and four optional renewals.