UNSPSC 78181832: Aircraft fixed wing fuselage and window repair

Services related to the maintenance of and repairs to the central structure of the aircraft to which the wings, engines and tail are attached; includes all window repairs

UNSPSC 78181832 Aircraft fixed wing fuselage and window repair (Commodity) covers state and local procurement of aircraft maintenance and repair services, but the recent opportunities block shows little activity directly matching fuselage and window repair work. Instead, the code is being used to tag a broader portfolio of aviation maintenance and support services, including engine overhaul, propeller services, avionics installation, aircraft fuel supply, and specialized repairs on various airframe types. What is actually being solicited under this code spans maintenance contracts for regional and state aircraft fleets—primarily general-aviation platforms such as Beechcraft King Airs, Cessna Citations and pistons, and specialized helicopters operated by police departments, universities, and state forestry and environmental agencies. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation (Illinois, Texas), state police aviation divisions (Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada), university aviation programs (Middle Georgia State University, Texas A&M), municipal police departments (Tampa, Tucson, Waco), county procurement offices (Palm Beach County), and a city aviation authority (Waco Regional Airport). The work being procured ranges from on-call maintenance and emergency repair to scheduled overhaul services, with contracts typically structured as term agreements with multiple renewal options and evaluated on a mix of qualifications, experience, and price.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. Representative recent solicitations include the Illinois Department of Transportation's rebid IFB B-52781 (August 2026) for Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna piston airframe maintenance with line-item estimates between $5,000 and $250,000, the City of Tampa Police Department's ITB 26P00177 (August 2026) for Rolls-Royce helicopter engine support services on an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury's RFQ 26DPP01247 (July 2026) for maintenance of 21 aircraft across four groups with an October 9, 2026 quote deadline, and the Texas A&M University System's RFP SAIR-26-287 (July 2026) for maintenance of three Citation and King Air aircraft with an August 14, 2026 due date. Most contracts require current FAA certification (Part 145 repair station or equivalent), comprehensive aviation liability and hangar keepers insurance, and warranty provisions aligned with manufacturer standards. Response deadlines have clustered in August and October 2026. The code does not currently reflect a high volume of true fuselage and window repair opportunities—vendors in this space should monitor whether issuing bodies are using this code correctly or whether fuselage-specific work falls under a lower-tier commodity or related code.