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 is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for fixed-wing aircraft, along with specialized repair work on airframes, avionics, rotor blades, and associated systems. Recent solicitations show that state and local buyers are sourcing comprehensive aircraft maintenance programs covering preventive inspections, on-site and offsite repairs, parts replacement, engine overhaul, and 24/7 emergency support. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation and natural resources, university systems, city police and aviation departments, and municipal airport authorities. The mix spans large state agencies procuring statewide maintenance agreements, specialized university flight training operations, and city law enforcement aviation units acquiring dedicated engine or avionics support. State procurement offices and city aviation departments appear as repeat buyers within the recent activity.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida, with Texas showing the highest recent volume across multiple issuing bodies. Representative solicitations include the Texas A&M University System's RFP SAIR-26-287 (posted July 16, 2026, due August 14, 2026) seeking three-year aircraft maintenance for a mixed fleet of Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air aircraft with nationwide service-center capability; the Illinois Department of Transportation's rebid IFB 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-52004 (posted May 6, 2026, due May 21, 2026) for Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna piston airframe repairs on an as-needed basis across 16 line items; the City of Tampa Police Department's ITB 26P00177 (posted April 21, 2026, due April 20, 2026) for Rolls-Royce Model 250 series helicopter engine support services at an authorized FAA-certified repair facility; and Middle Georgia State University's eRFQ 58300ERFQ0000016212026 (posted February 23, 2026, due March 23, 2026) for avionics repair services supporting 53 aircraft and 17,000 annual flight hours. Contracts typically require FAA certification, comprehensive insurance (ranging from $1 million to $10 million in aviation liability coverage depending on scope), and 30-to-45-day completion timelines for standard repairs with 24/7 emergency response capability in some cases. Prevailing wage, set-asides for service-disabled veterans, and VetHUB compliance appear in select state and local RFPs.