NIGP 03546: Flight Instruments: Airspeed, Altimeters, Attitude and Turn/Bank Indicators, etc.

NIGP 03546 Flight Instruments: Airspeed, Altimeters, Attitude And Turn/Bank Indicators, Etc., is an Item code under which state and local governments procure aviation safety equipment and related services for law enforcement, fire, school district, and transportation operations. The recent solicitation activity under this code shows demand for flight helmets with specialized communication and repair capabilities, aviation training devices and simulation software, and related aircraft systems integration. State and local issuing bodies purchasing under this code include municipal police and fire departments, school district aviation programs, state transportation agencies, and airport authorities. The City of Phoenix and School Board of Polk County represent active buyers in this space; the California Department of Transportation and Ontario International Airport Authority also pursue procurement under related aviation equipment classifications.

The City of Phoenix issued RFQ 26-0319 on June 17, 2026, for flight helmets, accessories, and repair services, requiring an authorized Gentex Alpha Eagle distributor with Arizona-based operations and OEM certifications, with offers due July 6, 2026. The School Board of Polk County issued RFQ SS14-MJ-0426 for aviation training devices, simulation software including Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v5 and TRACON air traffic control simulation, and related hardware and accessories, with responses due March 24, 2026. Geographic activity centers on Arizona and Florida in recent months; California procurement under related codes includes aircraft systems and equipment. DBE requirements apply to some municipal solicitations in this space, and Arizona-based local sourcing preferences appear operative in Phoenix procurement.