UNSPSC 25201522: Helicopter universal pod

A device that enables the external loading of cargo by combining the external loading net or carrying equipment attached under the helicopter.

UNSPSC 25201522 Helicopter universal pod (Commodity) describes specialized equipment and support services for helicopter operations that state and local governments procure for emergency response, natural resource management, and public safety missions. Recent activity under this code spans helicopter leasing and service agreements, engine repair and maintenance support, aircraft acquisition, and aerial survey services. Issuing bodies include fire protection districts, police departments, and state natural resource agencies, each seeking capabilities tied to their operational mandates rather than a narrowly defined pod component.

The most recent opportunities reflect broad helicopter operational support rather than pod-specific procurement. The Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County issued an Invitation for Bids on June 10, 2026 (due July 6, 2026) for helitanker and intelligence helicopter lease and service for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions. The City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Division conducted an ITB (posted April 21, 2026, due April 20, 2026) for Rolls-Royce helicopter engine support services supporting Model 250 series engines, with an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000 and total contract value across renewals of $562,000.00; this procurement was sheltered for Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount available. The State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued an eRFQ (posted April 17, 2026, due May 4, 2026) for one Bell 429 Helicopter with no substitutes. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted an intermediate procurement (posted March 11, 2026, due March 25, 2026) for helicopter services to conduct breeding waterfowl surveys, requiring one to two Bell 206BIII or equivalent aircraft with experienced pilots for up to 70 flight hours between April 20 and May 31, 2026. Activity concentrates in California, Georgia, Florida, and Oregon, with fire protection, law enforcement, and state wildlife agencies driving demand.