UNSPSC 26101514: Jet engine

An internal combustion engine which uses high-temperature gas produced by combustion of fuel using oxygen in the inside of the engine. The gas is discharged through the jet nozzle, which generates thrust in reaction.

UNSPSC 26101514 Jet engine (Commodity) covers aircraft engine procurement by state and local government, though recent activity shows engines sourced primarily for specialized operational and instructional purposes rather than high-volume or continuous replacement. State and local buyers under this code include educational institutions (community colleges operating aviation programs), natural resource management agencies with operational aircraft fleets, and county procurement offices. The actual work being solicited centers on remanufactured engines for existing airframes, turbine training engines for aviation education laboratories, and component replacements for departmental aircraft operations—rarely new-build or OEM engines, and primarily one-off or small-batch acquisitions rather than standing orders.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas and Michigan. Texas State Technical College issued RFP 1209144 on May 19, 2026 (due June 10, 2026) for six non-airworthy turboprop training engines and stationary stands for aviation powerplant instruction at its Waco campus, with evaluation weighted toward functional specifications (45 points), pricing (30 points), delivery and warranty (20 points), and vendor support for Texas higher education (5 points). The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued RFQ 26-282 (due May 19, 2026) for one remanufactured Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 engine for a Cessna 182R aircraft, with Air Power, Inc. awarded at $82,293.00. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code operate narrow procurement cycles tied to fleet maintenance schedules or curriculum equipment needs rather than recurring demand signals, suggesting activity remains episodic and geographically dispersed across individual jurisdictions rather than consolidated into larger state or regional programs.