UNSPSC 25132203: Rescue and firefighting aircraft,1500 gallon

Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) is a type of firefighting that involves the emergency response, mitigation, evacuation, and rescue of passengers and crew of aircraft involved in aviation accidents and incidents.

UNSPSC 25132203 Rescue and firefighting aircraft, 1500 gallon is a Commodity code that covers fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft used in emergency response, wildfire suppression, and rescue operations. State and local governments buy or lease these assets—primarily through fire districts, emergency management agencies, and specialized aviation units—to conduct aerial firefighting, transport, and emergency response. The recent opportunities show helicopter-centric procurements rather than fixed-wing rescue aircraft: the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County is leasing helitankers and intelligence helicopters for three to five years, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife contracted for Bell 206BIII helicopters equipped for emergency survey and transport. This divergence suggests the code encompasses both fixed-wing rescue aircraft and rotorcraft used in similar emergency or specialized operational roles, though recent state and local activity leans heavily toward helicopter lease and service agreements.

Fire districts and state natural-resource agencies drive the bulk of recent activity. The Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (Invitation for Bids posted June 2026, due July 6, 2026) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (RFP posted March 2026, due March 25, 2026) both pursued helicopter assets or services within the past year, with the Oregon contract specifying Bell 206BIII or equivalent aircraft and comprehensive insurance and pilot qualification requirements. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources also issued an eRFQ in April 2026 for one Bell 429 Helicopter with no substitutes. Geographic concentration appears moderate across Western and Southern states—California, Oregon, and Georgia dominate the recent record—though the limited sample size prevents strong claims about regional concentration. The City of Tampa Police Department's April 2026 Invitation to Bid for Rolls-Royce helicopter engine support services (due April 20, 2026, estimated annual expenditure $275,000) shows that ancillary aircraft maintenance and support services are frequently bundled with or follow aircraft procurement in the same jurisdictions.