UNSPSC 78181821: Aircraft fixed wing auxiliary power unit APU repair

Services related to the maintenance of and repairs to self contained gas turbine engine that supplies auxiliary power source to the aircraft

UNSPSC 78181821 Aircraft fixed wing auxiliary power unit APU repair (Commodity) does not match the work state and local governments are actually soliciting under this code. The recent opportunities posted under this UNSPSC category span jet fuel procurement, helicopter engine support, aircraft maintenance and repair, baggage handling systems, avionics installation, propeller overhaul, and aviation radio equipment—none of which fall within the scope of fixed-wing APU repair or overhaul. The issuing bodies include state departments of transportation and natural resources, county governments, municipalities, universities, and special-purpose airport authorities across Florida, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Arizona. The code shows no actionable activity aligned to its nominal scope; procurement professionals pursuing APU repair contracts should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before investing in pursuit strategy.

Representative recent solicitations tagged to this code include the Illinois Department of Transportation's rebid for aircraft and airframe maintenance and repair services (IFB B-52781 and rebid 26-494DOT-FINADB-52004) across Beechcraft King Air 350, Cessna piston, and avionics line items; the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's RFP for Wescam MX-10 surveillance camera system maintenance on an Airbus H125 helicopter (due April 21, 2026); the City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Division's ITB for Rolls-Royce helicopter engine support services for Model 250 series engines (due April 20, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000 and total contract value of $562,000); and New Jersey's procurement for maintenance and repair services across 21 aircraft operated by the State Police Aviation Bureau and Department of Environmental Protection Forest Fire Service (due October 9, 2026). The code misclassification suggests the taxonomy may not reflect how this jurisdiction organizes aviation repair and support categories; verify sourcing strategy and code assignment with the issuing procurement office before pursuing.