ESBD_521324_1781035753040_Addendum No. 1.doc

This is an addendum to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Texas A&M Forest Service for prebuy aircraft inspection services under IFB-26-008. Addendum No. 1, issued on June 9, 2026, by Blakely Snoe of the Purchasing Department, clarifies critical information regarding the aircraft subject to inspection. The addendum confirms that four U.S.-registered civil aircraft are involved in the procurement, which were previously in service with the New Zealand Air Force and were flown to the United States in 2025. These aircraft are now on U.S. Registration and will be subject to the two-phase comprehensive inspection process outlined in the original IFB for potential use as C-130H Hercules airtankers in aerial firefighting operations. Sealed bids for these prebuy inspection services were due June 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, with a pre-bid conference held on June 2, 2026.

The addendum requires all bidders to acknowledge receipt by returning a signed and dated copy either with their IFB submittal or by fax to the Purchasing Department at 979-458-7387. Failure to submit the signed addendum may result in disqualification of the bid. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure the completed addendum is received in full by the Purchasing Office. This addendum addresses specific inquiries regarding aircraft registration and origin, providing necessary clarification for bidders to accurately assess scope requirements and submit qualified bids for the inspection services contract, which runs through December 31, 2026, with potential extension for up to five additional one-year periods.