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 is a Commodity code covering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections of avionics and navigation systems aboard fixed-wing aircraft operated by state and local aviation divisions, law enforcement agencies, and university flight training programs. State and local governments buy under this code primarily to maintain airworthiness and compliance with federal aviation standards for Cessna, Beechcraft, and Airbus aircraft used in law enforcement, emergency response, and administrative functions. Issuing bodies soliciting related work include state departments of transportation and natural resources, city police and aviation departments, university aviation programs, and county-level agencies. Recent solicitations show a mix of comprehensive maintenance contracts and specialized component repair work, with vendors required to hold FAA Certified Repair Station Certificates or equivalent credentials and maintain aviation liability insurance typically in the $5 million to $10 million range per occurrence.

Recent activity clusters in Texas, Michigan, Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. The Texas A&M University System is seeking aircraft maintenance services covering three Cessna and Beechcraft King Air aircraft with an RFP due August 14, 2026, requiring onsite and nationwide repair capability with three-year initial term. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Notice of Intent to Award on July 6, 2026, for a P-25 Compliant Aircraft Aviation Radio installation ($74,878.51) and separately solicited avionics radio equipment installation on a Cessna 182T aircraft under an RFP due June 29, 2026, both emphasizing FAA compliance and technician certification. Middle Georgia State University posted an eRFQ on February 23, 2026, seeking FAA-certified avionics repair stations for Garmin, Aspen, King, and Avidyne systems across a 53-aircraft fleet, with contract period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and four renewal options. Illinois Department of Transportation issued two rebid and original IFB solicitations (most recent rebid May 6, 2026, due May 21, 2026) for aircraft and airframe maintenance covering Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna piston airframes with 16 line items, FAA Repair Station Certification required, and 30-to-45-day turnaround standard. The code shows consistent demand for specialized avionics repair, scheduled maintenance, and compliance-driven service delivery in the low-to-mid-six-figure range for component work and multi-year maintenance programs.