Airbus AS350B3 turbine helicopter overhaul

The State of Alaska Department of Public Safety is requesting bids under ITB 2027-1200-0095 for comprehensive scheduled inspection, overhaul, maintenance, and return-to-service work on two Airbus AS350B3 helicopters (N911NT, S/N 7665 and N911AA, S/N 7536), with bids due October 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Alaska Time. Final questions are due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Bidder Preference of 5%, Alaska Veteran Preference of 5% (not to exceed $5,000), Alaska Military Skills Program Preference of 2% (not to exceed $5,000), Employment Program Preference of 15%, Alaskans with Disabilities Preference of 10%, and Alaska Product Preference (Class I through III) may apply.

Work is performed at the DPS Aircraft Section facility in Anchorage. N911NT must begin no later than October 19, 2026; N911AA work is scheduled after N911NT completion. The contractor must complete all scheduled inspection tasks per the official Veryon task list, including 3000 Flight Hour, 750 Flight Hour, and 24-month inspections; mandatory Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives compliance; and all required testing and functional checks in accordance with Airbus maintenance manuals and FAA regulations. The scope includes comprehensive inspection reports identifying all discrepancies, complete traceability documentation, and organized maintenance records. Only Original Equipment Manufacturer approved parts are permitted; new parts are required for any unserviceable components. Additional discrepancy work discovered during inspection requires prior written DPS approval and is billed at the contractor's approved labor rate.

Minimum qualifications include FAA mechanic certification under 14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D, FAA repairman certification under 14 CFR Part 65 Subpart E, or a valid FAA Repair Station Certificate under 14 CFR Part 145 with appropriate Airbus AS350 helicopter ratings; bidders must also maintain an approved drug-testing program meeting 14 CFR Part 120 requirements. The contract is firm fixed-price with a not-to-exceed amount subject to written amendment for additional avionics-related services or unforeseen maintenance conditions. Contract term extends from award through December 30, 2027, with award anticipated October 8, 2026. The State will reimburse actual travel expenses (coach airfare, lodging, meals to specified limits, standard rental vehicles) with receipts required. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is subject to legislative appropriation and Department of Public Safety Commissioner approval. Bids must be submitted electronically to dps.das.solicitations@alaska.gov; faxed, mailed, or oral proposals are not accepted. Contact Rachelle Alger, Procurement Specialist 3, at (907) 269-5718 or rachelle.alger@alaska.gov. Prospective bidders who received this solicitation through the State's Online Public Notice website must register with the procurement officer to receive notification of subsequent amendments.