UNSPSC 25131504: Commercial passenger propeller aircraft

UNSPSC 25131504 Commercial passenger propeller aircraft (Commodity) covers fixed-wing aircraft acquisitions and related aviation services sought by state and local governments, primarily for operational missions, training, and emergency response. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring used propeller-driven aircraft outright—including King Air and Cessna models for law enforcement and educational aviation programs—and contracting for helicopter and fixed-wing services on an as-needed basis for aerial photography, equipment transport, personnel mobility, and emergency operations. Aircraft broker services and pilot training contracts appear alongside direct aircraft purchases, indicating a market spanning procurement of assets, ongoing flight operations, and workforce capability.

Recent activity spans education (Holmes Community College, Mississippi, purchasing used Cessna 172M aircraft for flight training via sealed bid with reverse auction in February 2026), county law enforcement (Jefferson County, Texas, Sheriff's Office acquiring a used King Air through IFB 26-017/MR with April 15, 2026 response deadline), state environmental operations (California Department of Water Resources procuring helicopter services via IFB 10217159 with April 9, 2026 bid deadline), and specialized aerial support (Pinellas County, Florida, contracting aerial larvicide application services via ITQ with an estimated annual value of $400,000). The Texas A&M University System issued RFQ aircraft broker services in January 2026, and the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury sought pilot and technician training across rotary and fixed-wing platforms in January 2026 (quotes due March 26). The issuing bodies include county purchasing departments, state environmental and law enforcement agencies, and higher-education institutions. Geographic spread includes Texas (multiple jurisdictions), Florida, California, Mississippi, and New Jersey, with activity concentrated in the Southeast and Southwest regions.