UNSPSC 25132005: Ultra light aircraft

UNSPSC 25132005 Ultra light aircraft is a Commodity code covering the purchase and trade of used light aircraft by state and local public bodies. Recent state and local procurement under this code shows aircraft acquisition for operational use by county sheriffs' offices and local government agencies, with bidders supplying used aircraft meeting specific airframe-hour and avionics standards. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Texas, for example, solicited used King Air models manufactured 1991 or later with fewer than 9,000 frame hours and Garmin avionics systems, offering trade-in consideration for an existing 1974 Mitsubishi MU2/J. Issuing bodies under this code include county purchasing departments acting on behalf of operational agencies such as sheriffs' offices and county public works departments. Pinellas County's mosquito control program, for instance, engages aerial contractors with qualified aircraft and FAR 137-certified pilots to perform larvicide application on an as-needed basis, with aircraft procurement embedded in the broader service scope.

Activity under this code concentrates in Texas and Florida based on recent solicitations. Jefferson County Purchasing Department issued IFB 26017MR on May 14, 2026 with a response deadline of April 15, 2026 (note: deadline predates posting date in source records), seeking sealed bids for a used aircraft to replace aging operational inventory at the Sheriff's Office. Pinellas County Public Works issued ITQ 260443 on April 23, 2026 with the same-day response deadline for aerial larvicide application services, which requires contractor-supplied aircraft and certified pilots operating under FAA and Florida regulatory standards. Bidders must provide manufacturer specifications, maintenance records, FAA dealer registration, and SAM registration in response to aircraft-specific opportunities. The Sourcewell cooperative purchasing RFP 061626 issued May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment with response due June 16, 2026 represents broader regional participation across Washington and other states, though the solicitation summary does not detail whether aircraft fall within its scope. Insurance requirements are substantial—aviation liability of $5 million per occurrence is typical for operations involving state and local aircraft.