UNSPSC 78141810: Into plane operation

Into-plane service is refueling or supply of fuel to aircraft. Into-plane service is refueling or supply of fuel to aircraft. This service is allocated by public tender and is provided by administrative grants over a pre-determined period of years.

UNSPSC 78141810 Into plane operation is a Commodity code that encompasses baggage handling system operation, maintenance, and management services at commercial airports. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring comprehensive management of automated baggage handling infrastructure, including preventative and corrective maintenance, parts inventory, system software and hardware support, performance monitoring against defined delivery standards, and 24/7 emergency response capabilities. The issuing bodies are primarily airport authorities and departments of aviation at commercial service airports, with a mix of county port authorities, city aviation departments, and regional airport operators. Work involves skilled labor, materials, tools, and consumables necessary to keep baggage systems operational to near-design capacity while meeting FAA, TSA, and DHS compliance standards.

Lee County Port Authority's RFP for Operation, Management, and Maintenance Services of the Baggage Handling System at Southwest Florida International Airport (solicitation 260073LB, RFP due September 21, 2026) represents the primary recent activity under this code. The scope covers two outbound automated in-line baggage handling systems and inbound carousel bag claim devices, with performance requirements including a 97 percent monthly delivery standard, design throughput of 2,600 bags per hour, non-suspect baggage diversion below 3 percent daily, and two-minute bag jam response times. The contract term runs six years with two optional three-year renewal periods through September 30, 2032. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site tour is required August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; questions close August 24, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Staff evaluation is targeted for October 2026 with Board approval anticipated March 2027 and agreement execution by May 2027. The RFP specifies zero percent DBE contract goals and requires proposers to submit audited financial statements, certification of annual gross income from similar baggage handling operations at commercial service airports, and evidence of credit standing. The code shows limited recent activity; this Southwest Florida opportunity and the broader pattern of commercial airport operations and maintenance services represent the primary procurement vehicle in this commodity space.