UNSPSC 78181825: Aircraft fixed wing engine ignition system repair

Services related to the maintenance of and repairs to units and components which generate, control, furnish or distribute an electrical current to ignite the fuel air mixture in the aircraft engines

UNSPSC 78181825 Aircraft fixed wing engine ignition system repair is a Commodity code covering engine overhaul, repair, and component maintenance services for fixed-wing aircraft operated by state and local agencies. State and local governments solicit under this code for comprehensive aircraft maintenance programs that address scheduled preventive work and unscheduled repairs on airframes and engines, often bundled with avionics, instrumentation, and accessory component services. Issuing bodies span state departments of transportation (Texas, Illinois), state universities with flight training programs (Middle Georgia State University, Texas A&M University System), municipal police aviation divisions (City of Tampa), and other state agencies. Recent solicitations show state transportation departments, university flight operations, and municipal law enforcement aviation units seeking qualified FAA-certified repair stations capable of maintaining mixed fleets of fixed-wing aircraft including Beechcraft King Air variants, Cessna models, and specialized turbine-powered platforms. Respondents must hold current FAA Certified Repair Station Certificates, maintain qualified airframe and powerplant mechanics, demonstrate multi-year maintenance work order histories, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability and hangar keepers policies.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Department of Transportation, Parks and Wildlife Department, A&M System), Illinois (Department of Transportation), Georgia (Middle Georgia State University), and Florida (City of Tampa). Representative recent opportunities include Texas A&M University System's RFP01SAIR26287 (posted July 16, 2026; proposals due August 14, 2026) seeking onsite and offsite aircraft maintenance across the continental United States for three Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Citation aircraft with an initial three-year term and one-year extension option; Illinois Department of Transportation's rebid IFB 26-494DOT-FINADB-52004 (posted May 6, 2026; bids due May 21, 2026) for airframe and avionics maintenance on King Air 350 and Cessna piston aircraft across 16 line items with 24-month initial terms; and Middle Georgia State University's eRFQ 58300ERFQ0000016212026 (posted February 23, 2026; due March 23, 2026) for avionics repair services supporting a 53-aircraft flight training operation. Set-aside programs vary by issuer; Texas A&M requires VetHUB compliance if subcontracting occurs, while Michigan and Illinois solicitations reference state veteran-owned and disadvantaged-business preferences. Response dates typically allow 30–45 days for proposal development. Contract values are generally not disclosed in procurement notices, and most awards anticipate three-to-ten-year terms with renewal options.