Airframe and Powerplant Training Equipment

Lenoir Community College in North Carolina is seeking to procure specialized Airframe and Powerplant Training Equipment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 105-2025A&P Equipment. The procurement encompasses six specific training equipment items critical to the college's Airframe & Powerplant Instructional Program, including an Electrical Systems Trainer, Electrical System-Dual, Lycoming O-320 Test Cell, Light Turbine Hydraulic Landing System, Fluid Lines & Fittings, and a Hydraulic Test Bench. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for each equipment item and ensure that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the specified technical requirements. Written questions from potential bidders are due by October 22, 2025, with final bids to be submitted by November 4, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. ET. The college plans to award the contract on November 14, 2025, with a delivery timeline of 500 consecutive calendar days following the purchase order receipt. Vendors must complete several mandatory attachments, including a comprehensive pricing form, customer references, and certifications of financial condition.

The state actively encourages participation from minority, women-owned, and disabled business enterprises, establishing a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as subcontractors. Vendors must disclose the location of workers used in contract performance and demonstrate compliance with various state and federal regulations regarding taxes, employment, and business practices. The solicitation includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) supplemental information requirements, which suggests a preference for diverse vendor participation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the complexity of the training equipment and the detailed technical specifications suggest a potentially significant procurement value. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and provide comprehensive training equipment for the aviation maintenance instructional program, with a focus on supporting local educational infrastructure and workforce development in the aerospace training sector.