UNSPSC 25131501: Fixed wing agricultural aircraft

UNSPSC 25131501 Fixed wing agricultural aircraft is a Commodity code covering aerial application services using fixed-wing aircraft for herbicide and pesticide delivery across wildland and agricultural settings. State and local governments procure these services primarily for post-fire vegetation control, invasive species management, and mosquito abatement—work that demands GPS-equipped aircraft, experienced pilots certified under FAA Part 137, and specialized spray systems capable of precise coverage across large acreages. The issuing bodies include state natural resource and wildlife departments, county public works agencies managing mosquito control, and regional airport authorities. State of Utah Division of Purchasing has posted multiple opportunities in recent months, establishing itself as a repeat buyer under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in Utah and Florida. The State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued RFQ NC27-120 West Desert Aerial Herbicide (response due October 8, 2026) for post-fire cheatgrass control across 1,365 acres in Tooele and Juab Counties using aerial herbicide application, and IFB NC27-110 Newcastle Herbicide (closed September 24, 2026) covering aerial imazapic application on 526 acres in Iron County—both specifying fixed-wing aircraft, GPS tracking equipment, and per-acre pricing with all herbicide, adjuvants, and equipment furnished by the contractor. Pinellas County Public Works Department in Florida issued ITQ 26-0443-ITQ Mosquito Control Aerial Larvicide Application Services (closed April 23, 2026) seeking an aerial contractor to provide fixed-wing aircraft and qualified pilot for granular larvicide application across 4,000 estimated annual acres on an as-needed basis during in-house aircraft maintenance events, with pricing on a per-acre basis and SBE preference for Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprises. A Jefferson County, Texas Sheriff's Office IFB (closed April 15, 2026) sought purchase of a used King Air or equivalent aircraft for law enforcement operations, representing a distinct procurement path (aircraft acquisition rather than service contracting) tangentially related to the code.