UNSPSC 25131507: Private or business propeller aircraft

UNSPSC 25131507 Private or business propeller aircraft (Commodity) covers state and local government purchases of used and new fixed-wing aircraft for operational and training purposes. Recent state and local solicitations show governments acquiring single and twin-engine aircraft—Cessna 172M models, King Air 90 variants, Mitsubishi MU2/J—for flight training programs, law enforcement operations, and municipal services. The issuing bodies include sheriff's offices, community colleges, public works departments, and university systems; these buyers seek aircraft with specified airframe hours, avionics systems, and delivery timelines, often trading in or disposing of existing fleets. Governments also solicit aircraft broker services and pilot training to support acquisition and operational readiness. The code spans both direct aircraft procurement and the supporting services—broker negotiations, pre-purchase due diligence, and crew training—that accompany fleet decisions.

Recent activity clusters in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and New Jersey. Jefferson County (Texas) Sheriff's Office issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-017/MR) in May 2026 for a used King Air 90 or equivalent, with sealed bids due April 15, 2026; the county offered trade-in of an existing Mitsubishi MU2/J and required bidders to furnish FAA dealer registration and SAM proof. Holmes Community College in Mississippi posted two separate sealed-bid solicitations for used Cessna 172M aircraft in January and March 2026, each with reverse-auction components and response dates in February and April respectively. Pinellas County (Florida) Public Works issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ 26-0443-ITQ) in April 2026 for aerial larvicide application services with contracted aircraft and pilot, with unit pricing at approximately $100 per acre and an estimated annual value of $400,000, offering procurement preference to Certified Small Business Enterprises. The State of New Jersey and Texas A&M University System also solicited aircraft training and broker services, respectively, in January and early 2026, both emphasizing demonstrated experience and professional liability insurance.