UNSPSC 78101500: Air cargo transport

UNSPSC 78101500 Air cargo transport is a Class code that covers helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services for moving personnel, equipment, and supplies to remote or difficult-to-access locations. State and local governments procure under this code chiefly for specialized aerial operations — helicopter sling-load transport to mountain sites, emergency evacuation support, and supplies delivery to areas without road access. The issuing bodies are typically state natural-resource and wildlife agencies conducting tactical, short-duration missions rather than ongoing air-transport contracts. Recent activity shows wildlife resource management as the primary driver, with state divisions of purchasing managing the procurement on behalf of operational agencies like wildlife resources or similar departments.

The source documents one active opportunity set from the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of Wildlife Resources: two iterations of an RFQ for helicopter transportation services to support guzzler (water-catchment system) repair operations in Uintah and Daggett Counties. The first RFQ (BD26-76, posted May 13, 2026) sought approximately eight hours of on-site helicopter flight time to move personnel and repair supplies to seven remote sites at elevations of 6,900 to 8,500 feet during June 8–19, 2026, with a quote due date of May 26, 2026. A second iteration (BD26761, posted June 12, 2026) adjusted the work window to June 22–26, 2026, with quotes due June 18, 2026. Both required helicopters capable of lifting 800 to 2,000 pounds with external-load and long-line certification, all sling-load equipment furnished by the contractor, on-site supervision, and a fuel truck at the staging area. Award was to be made on lowest cost and prior-performance references from three related projects. No federal set-asides or special procurement designations were noted. Recent activity is limited to Utah; no broader geographic spread is evident in the source.