UNSPSC 78142001: Rental of freight aircraft with operator

UNSPSC 78142001 Rental of freight aircraft with operator is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure aerial application services, including aircraft charter and crew for specialized missions such as mosquito control, agricultural spraying, and emergency response. The code captures rental of crewed aircraft for operational tasks where the operator and equipment function as a single service package. State and local issuing bodies using this code include county public works and environmental management departments responsible for vector control, vegetation management, and emergency response operations. These entities typically seek aircraft rental on an as-needed, non-emergency basis to supplement or replace in-house aviation capacity during periods of maintenance or high operational demand.

Pinellas County, Florida has posted recent activity under this code. The Pinellas County Public Works Department, Mosquito Control and Vegetation Management Section issued Invitation to Quote (ITQ) 26-0443-ITQ on April 23, 2026 for aerial larvicide application services across approximately 4,000 acres annually, covering 18,100.7 mapped treatment polygons. The county sought a qualified aerial contractor to furnish aircraft, aerial application equipment, qualified pilot and personnel, fuel, and incidental resources to perform work during periods when the county's in-house aircraft or pilot are grounded for maintenance. Services must be initiated within seven calendar days from notice with a minimum callout threshold of 1,000 acres; unit pricing was requested on a per-acre basis with an estimated annual contract value of $400,000 at $100 per acre. The 12-month contract includes one optional one-year extension, with Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprise preference applied at quote submission. Required qualifications include FAR Part 137 pilot licensing and certification, Florida Statute Chapter 388 insecticide applicator licenses, comprehensive insurance including $5,000,000 Aviation Liability coverage, and a five-year safety record.