Challenger 600 Series Aircraft Maintenance Program

FAA Flight Program Operations recognized a need for a single contract for Bombardier Challenger 600 series for aircraft maintenance services. The requirements include scheduled maintenance, unscheduled/Aircraft on Ground (AOG) response, Technical Services, Engineering Support, and parts/tools rental.  These services are required to address airframe, CF34‐3A1 and CF34‐3B engines, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), and avionics. Requirements include options to lease or purchase engines and APUs as necessary.

Flight Program Operations requires discrepancy corrective actions and repair services to be performed, as required, on the FAA fleet of Bombardier Challenger 600 series aircraft over the next five (5) years.                    

Services required by the Government include obtaining aircraft maintenance and aircraft technical services. The response time for services is critical to return FAA owned aircraft to airworthy and mission capable condition in a timely manner. Availability of aircraft is critical to meet the mission requirements.

The contractor or any subcontractor performing work under this contract must hold a 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Certificate and associated Operations Specifications listing the appropriate ratings and limitations, and have access to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engineering support.

The Prime contractor must hold a valid Bombardier, General Electric (GE), and Honeywell service center authorization.  The Prime may be authorized to subcontract for services when an authorized service facility is not available at a site where services are required. Sub contract service providers must comply with applicable regulations.

Services Centers to provide Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support, throughout the United States and worldwide. The contractor must perform heavy maintenance and engine overhauls at an authorized service center.

The FAA will provide heavy maintenance work cards prior to aircraft induction. At the completion of each maintenance event, the contractor must clean the inside and outside of the aircraft. This includes washing and polishing the aircraft to maintain appearance and condition equal to the condition of the aircraft when first delivered to the contractor for services.