Aircraft ADS-B Out and In

The Oklahoma A&M System issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered OSUA&M-RFP-000428-2018 for Aircraft ADS-B Out and In upgrades, specifically targeting the modification of Oklahoma State University's fleet of 17 Cessna aircraft to comply with ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) requirements. The procurement sought to upgrade aircraft avionics to display ADS-B In data on permanently installed cockpit equipment, with a strict implementation deadline of August 1, 2019. The solicitation was open from March 2, 2018, to April 13, 2018, with sealed proposals due by 3:00 PM CDT. Bidders were required to complete and upload a Non-collusion Certificate and a Certificate of Compliance, agreeing to attached terms and conditions. The procurement contact was Brandon Cook, who could be reached at brandon.w.cook@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-6657, with additional documentation including Frequently Asked Questions and Specifications available for review.

The contract opportunity covered multiple jurisdictions including Nowata County and Oklahoma City, with the procurement focused on a specific commodity code (25000000) for commercial, military, and private vehicle components. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract was ultimately awarded to Yingling Aircraft LLC, with payment terms structured as 0% 30, Net 30. While a specific budget range was not detailed, the scope involved comprehensive avionics upgrades for a 17-aircraft fleet, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The procurement process required technical capabilities for complex aircraft modification, with OSU planning to release one aircraft at a time for service, indicating a phased implementation approach.