UNSPSC 78181829: Aircraft fixed wing engine teardown service

Services associated with the disassembly of an aircraft engine

UNSPSC 78181829 Aircraft fixed wing engine teardown service, a Commodity code, encompasses comprehensive overhaul, repair, and teardown services for fixed-wing aircraft engines and associated components procured by state and higher-education agencies. Recent state and local solicitations under this code span scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs for operational fleets, component-level overhaul work, avionics integration on aircraft frames, and specialized systems support. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation and natural resources, university systems managing flight operations, municipal police and public safety divisions, and specialized aviation authorities. The work involves FAA-certified repair stations, technicians with manufacturer-specific training, field service capabilities, and in-plant overhaul facilities meeting federal standards and warranty requirements.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Georgia, and Florida. The Texas A&M University System Office of Procurement and Business Services issued RFP SAIR-26-287 (due August 14, 2026) for aircraft maintenance services covering three aircraft with onsite and offsite repair scope across the continental United States, requiring FAA compliance and comprehensive liability insurance of $5,000,000 per occurrence. The Illinois Department of Transportation posted a rebid Invitation for Bid (due May 21, 2026) for aircraft and airframe maintenance and repair services on Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna aircraft across 16 line items with estimated pricing ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 per item, requiring FAA Certified Repair Station certification and 30-to-45-day completion timeframes. The City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Division conducted an Invitation to Bid for Rolls-Royce Model 250 series helicopter engine support services (due April 20, 2026) with estimated annual expenditure of $275,000 and total five-year contract value of $562,000.00, limited to Rolls-Royce-authorized and FAA-certified facilities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department solicited proposals for Wescam MX-10 surveillance camera system maintenance on an Airbus H125 helicopter with 24/7 emergency support and specific response timeframes, evaluated on qualifications (50%), technical proposal (30%), and fee basis (20%).