UNSPSC 25201803: AMHS (ATS Message Handling System)

The ATS Message Handling System (AMHS), which has been defined in the ICAO Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) standards, is intended to be a replacement for the current Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN).

UNSPSC 25201803 AMHS (ATS Message Handling System) is a Commodity code that in recent state and local solicitations captures procurement of specialized aviation equipment and support services, including flight helmets, accessories, repair services, and training engines for pilot instruction. The City of Phoenix's RFQ for Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets, communication equipment, and associated fitting and repair services exemplifies the scope — protective aviation gear and maintenance work supporting law enforcement and fire department helicopter operations. Texas State Technical College at Waco's RFP for turbine training engines and stationary stands represents the instructional side of the code. Issuing bodies under this code include city procurement departments (Phoenix) and state higher-education institutions (TSTC), suggesting activity across municipal and educational procurement channels rather than a consolidated state-agency buyer.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Arizona. The Phoenix RFQ, with sealed-offer submissions due July 6, 2026, requires an authorized Gentex distributor with OEM certifications, Arizona location, in-person fitting capability, and two years of prior experience; the contract runs five years with two optional two-year extensions at the City's discretion, commencing December 1, 2026. TSTC's RFP 1209144, posted May 19, 2026 with responses due June 10, 2026, seeks six non-airworthy turboprop training engines and stationary stands delivered FOB Waco; evaluation weights specifications at 45 points, pricing at 30 points, delivery and warranty at 20 points, and vendor history supporting Texas higher education at 5 points. Both solicitations emphasize technical qualifications, local or regional sourcing constraints, and extended contract terms. The code shows limited recent activity in the available opportunities set, with only one substantive aviation-equipment procurement and one education-focused engine procurement over the sampled period.