1324602-event.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Oklahoma A&M System for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Flight School, seeking to lease two multi-engine trainer aircraft. The RFP (Number OSUA&M-RFP-001733-2026) was released on July 2, 2025, with proposals due on July 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT. The solicitation is structured using a "best value" evaluation method and aims to address the flight school's significant growth needs driven by the current airline pilot shortage. The primary contact for this opportunity is Matthew Wessel, who can be reached at matt.wessel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-8405.

The RFP specifically targets aircraft manufacturers or providers capable of leasing two multi-engine trainer aircraft to support OSU's expanding flight training program. While specific pricing details are not provided in the document, the solicitation indicates that interested vendors must review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, and complete a non-collusion certificate as part of the bidding process. The commodity code for this procurement is 25130000 (Aircraft), and the currency for the transaction is set in US Dollars. The document suggests that OSU is seeking to partner directly with an aircraft manufacturer to meet their growing training aircraft requirements, reflecting the broader industry trend of increased demand for pilot training resources.