UNSPSC 78181838: Structurally damaged fixed wing aircraft repair

Specialized services associated with the structural repairs to an aircraft as a result of collision, birdstrikes or weather-related catastrophic events

UNSPSC 78181838 Structurally damaged fixed wing aircraft repair is a Commodity code that describes on-call and as-needed maintenance, repair, overhaul, and component services for aircraft fleets operated by state and local aviation divisions, law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and departments of transportation. The recent opportunities under this code span preventive and corrective maintenance, airframe and engine repair, avionics installation, propeller overhaul, parts supply, and field service support—with scope and complexity varying from single-aircraft maintenance contracts to multi-aircraft fleet support across state aviation networks. Work is performed both on-site at customer facilities and at vendor repair stations, with contract terms typically ranging from one to three years with renewal options.

Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation (Illinois, Texas, Michigan), state university systems and colleges (Texas A&M, Middle Georgia State), city police and fire aviation divisions (Tampa, Tucson), county airport authorities (Waco Regional), and state natural-resources and forestry agencies (Nevada, New Jersey). The most active recent solicitors are state transportation and education sectors, with repeat activity from Illinois Department of Transportation (multiple rebid IFB solicitations for Beechcraft King Air and Cessna airframe services), New Jersey Department of the Treasury (fleet maintenance for 21 aircraft), and Texas A&M System (multi-aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance). Geographic concentration appears in the South and Midwest, with recent opportunities posted by Florida (Palm Beach County), Texas (TxDOT, Texas A&M, City of Waco, City of Tucson, TPWD), Illinois (IDOT), Michigan (DNR), Georgia (Middle Georgia State), and New Jersey. Representative recent opportunities include the Illinois Department of Transportation's August 2026 rebid IFB B-52781 for airframe, avionics, and instrument repair services on Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna aircraft across 16 line items ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, with proposals due August 27, 2026; the New Jersey Department of the Treasury's July 2026 IFB 26DPP01247 for maintenance of a 21-aircraft fleet (Bell, Cessna, Piper, and Agusta AW139 helicopters) with 161 price lines, quotes due October 9, 2026; and the City of Tampa Police Department's August 2026 ITB 26P00177 for Rolls-Royce Model 250 series helicopter engine support services with an estimated annual expenditure of $275,000, sealed bids due April 20, 2026 (note: due date appears chronologically inconsistent with posting date).