UNSPSC 78181823: Aircraft fixed wing engine fuel and control system repair

Services related to the maintenance of and repairs to units that control fuel to the aircraft engine

UNSPSC 78181823 Aircraft fixed wing engine fuel and control system repair is a Commodity code covering maintenance, overhaul, and repair of aircraft engines and fuel systems for fixed-wing aircraft operated by state and local governments. Recent opportunities under this code reflect a broader pattern of state and local procurement for aircraft maintenance services that encompass engine work alongside avionics, airframe, and accessory repairs. State agencies, university systems, city aviation departments, and transit authorities issue these solicitations across RFP, RFQ, and IFB notice types seeking qualified FAA-certified repair stations and maintenance contractors. Vendors responding to these opportunities must typically hold FAA Certified Repair Station Certificates or Manufacturing Maintenance and Repair Certificates, maintain comprehensive aviation liability and workers' compensation insurance, and demonstrate experience with specific aircraft types—commonly Beechcraft King Air variants, Cessna fixed-wing models, and rotary-wing platforms. Contracting bodies reserve the right to make multiple awards, structure pricing by aircraft type or service category, and require extended response and turnaround times (30 to 45 days typical for major work).

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida. The Texas A&M University System Office of Procurement and Business Services issued RFP SAIR-26-287 on July 16, 2026, seeking aircraft maintenance services for a fleet including Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air variants, with proposals due August 14, 2026; the scope includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across the continental United States. The Illinois Department of Transportation issued a rebid IFB (26-494DOT-FINAD-B-52004) on May 6, 2026, with bids due May 21, 2026, for aircraft and airframe maintenance and repair services for King Air 350 and Cessna piston airframes on an as-needed basis, with estimated line-item pricing ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 and multiple awards anticipated by aircraft type. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued RFP 260000002141 for Wescam MX-10 surveillance camera system maintenance on an Airbus H125 helicopter, with proposals due April 21, 2026, emphasizing FAA Approved Repair Station certification and 24/7 emergency support capabilities. Middle Georgia State University issued an eRFQ on February 23, 2026 (closing March 23, 2026) for avionics repair services supporting 53 aircraft in active flight training operations. The City of Tampa Police Department issued an ITB on April 21, 2026 (bids due April 20, 2026, with an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000 and total contract value of $562,000) for Rolls-Royce Model 250 helicopter engine support services, including overhaul, repair, parts supply, and rental components.