NIGP 03575: Parts (Except Engine), Helicopter

NIGP 03575 Parts (Except Engine), Helicopter is an Item code encompassing OEM and aftermarket helicopter parts supplied on both contract and as-needed bases to state and local law enforcement and transportation agencies. State and local governments buying under this code procure replacement parts for active helicopter fleets operated by sheriff's offices, state police aviation units, and departmental aviation services. Solicitations typically specify aircraft type (Bell, Airbus, Cessna), require FAA-approved supplier status and manufacturer authorization, mandate response times ranging from 8 hours to 24 hours for emergency requests, and include warranty and insurance requirements. Issuing bodies include county sheriff's offices, state police and environmental departments, municipal police departments, and transportation agencies. The code sees activity from law enforcement and public safety aviation programs rather than general-purpose procurement offices.

Recent solicitations span Texas, New Jersey, and beyond, reflecting distributed state and local aviation operations. Harris County Sheriff's Office issued an ITB on August 21, 2026 (due September 14, 2026) for repair parts, labor, maintenance, and related services for Bell and Airbus helicopters under a one-year contract beginning October 1, 2026. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property released an RFQ on July 31, 2026 (due October 9, 2026) for maintenance of aircraft, parts, and service covering 21 aircraft across Bell, Cessna, Piper, and Agusta AW139 types for the State Police Aviation Bureau and Department of Environmental Protection Forest Fire Service, with a base three-year term and optional extensions, requiring FAA Part 145 repair station certification and one-hour emergency AOG response. The City of Fort Worth issued an RFQt on April 27, 2026 (due May 1, 2026) for OEM and aftermarket Bell Helicopter parts for the Police Department on an as-needed basis with a one-year initial term and four optional renewals. TxDOT solicited OEM replacement parts for a Cessna 680A Citation Latitude in June 2026. Vendors pursuing this code should hold FAA approvals, maintain authorized distributor status with primary manufacturers, and staff emergency response capability.