UNSPSC 78181816: Aircraft fixed wing navigation system repair

Services related to the maintenance of and repairs to systems that control piloting an aircraft from place to place as well as monitoring aircraft location & position

UNSPSC 78181816 Aircraft fixed wing navigation system repair (Commodity) spans a broader category of state and local aircraft maintenance procurement than its title suggests. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying jet fuel delivery, helicopter engine support, propeller overhaul, airframe and avionics repair, baggage-handling system maintenance, and aircraft painting—services that fall under general aviation maintenance rather than navigation system repair specifically. The code captures on-call and term maintenance contracts for police and forestry helicopters, university flight-training aircraft, state transportation department aeronautical fleets, and airport ground-support equipment. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation and natural resources, municipal police and aviation divisions, regional airports, universities operating flight-training operations, and county governments. Illinois Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Palm Beach County, and the City of Tampa appear as repeat buyers across multiple 2026 solicitations.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Arizona, and Michigan based on recent postings. Representative current opportunities include the Illinois Department of Transportation's rebid for Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna piston airframe services plus avionics and instruments across 16 line items (IFB B-52781, due August 27, 2026); the City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Division's Rolls-Royce helicopter engine support services solicitation for Model 250 series engines (ITB 26P00177, sealed bids due April 20, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000 and total contract value of $562,000 across the initial term and renewals); Middle Georgia State University's RFQ for FAA-certified propeller and propeller-governor overhaul and repair (RFQ 58300ERFQ0019772027, due October 5, 2026); and New Jersey Department of Treasury's quotes for maintenance of aircraft, parts, and service for 21-aircraft state police and environmental protection fleet across four aircraft groups (Bid 26DPP01247, due October 9, 2026). The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has posted two concurrent IFBs for Jet A fuel purchase, transport, and delivery (IFB68026059BB2 and IFB68026059BB3, both due November 5, 2026), structured with SBE participation requirements and local preference provisions.