UNSPSC 86101900: Aviation specific training

Training for certain types of aircraft, in addition to a wide range of training related to communication systems, flight inspections, ground navigational equipment etc.

UNSPSC 86101900 Aviation specific training is a Class code covering helicopter and fixed-wing pilot training and certification services that state and local governments procure to maintain regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and workforce development for law enforcement aviation units and educational institutions. The work spans initial and recurrent flight training on specific aircraft platforms (Bell 407, Bell 206L-4, Pilatus PC-12, King Air 200, and rotorcraft variants); pilot rating certifications from Private through ATP and Flight Instructor levels; and specialized instruction such as hoist, search and rescue, and water egress training. Issuing bodies include municipal police departments (City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Unit, City of Phoenix Police Department Air Support Unit), state public safety agencies (Colorado Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Public Safety), and higher-education institutions (Texas State University). Vendors must hold FAA Part 141 or Part 61 certifications, maintain current Part 61 and Part 147 credentials where applicable, employ designated pilot examiners, and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in the specific aircraft and training disciplines required.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas and the Southwest. The Colorado Department of Public Safety issued a Documented Quote (DQ) for initial and recurrent flight training on PC-12 NG and King Air 200 platforms with quotes due September 23, 2026, and an anticipated award of September 28, 2026; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses receive a 3% price preference. The City of Phoenix issued an RFP for helicopter pilot training and certification services on a five-year term commencing January 1, 2027, requiring FAA Part 141 certification, an on-site facility in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and designated pilot examiners, with sealed proposals due August 21, 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety opened enrollment for FAA-certified flight training contracts covering private through ATP ratings and rotorcraft platforms including the Bell 407GXI and H145, with applications due August 31, 2030 and Addendum 1 (effective May 26, 2026) removing all Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan requirements. Texas State University solicited Part 141 flight instruction services for fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft via RFP 754-TXST-2026-RFP-478-VPGOI with proposals due May 22, 2026. The City of Tampa Police Department posted an intent to single-source specialized helicopter flight training for Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft with a response due date of October 15, 2026, reflecting mission-critical compliance and aircraft-specific expertise constraints.