NIGP 03566: Landing and Braking Systems and Components, Aircraft

NIGP 03566 Landing And Braking Systems And Components, Aircraft is an Item code describing specialized aircraft ground equipment and components state and local governments procure for aviation facilities. The recent solicitation activity under this code is sparse; the only substantive recent opportunity on record is the Idaho Department of Administration's sole-source procurement for BAK-12 and BAK-14H aircraft arresting systems from Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems (formerly Safran Aerosystems Arresting), posted April 28, 2026 with a May 4, 2026 closing date. This procurement reflects the niche nature of the code—aircraft braking and arresting equipment is typically sourced by state aviation authorities, military departments, or airport operators with specialized runway infrastructure rather than by broad-based municipal or county purchasing offices.

The geographic and issuing-body data supporting sustained activity under this code is insufficient to characterize concentration or trend. The Idaho Military Division's procurement represents state-agency-level demand, but the record contains no additional recent opportunities, repeat buyers, or multi-state activity that would establish pattern or volume. No other state departments, counties, municipalities, or special-purpose districts appear in the recent opportunities block. Given the technical specialization required and the limited pool of qualified vendors (demonstrated by Idaho's sole-source determination), pursuit decisions under this code should be driven by direct knowledge of state aviation or military-division procurement contacts rather than by broad market signals. Firms not already engaged with state aviation authorities or military equipment programs may find activity too infrequent to justify dedicated business development effort.