Autopilot and SAS airbus

The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Central Purchasing Division, is conducting a solicitation on behalf of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for a one-time purchase and installation of an Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System (SAS) for a DPS-owned Airbus AS350B3e Helicopter (N370HP, S/N 7598). The procurement requires a comprehensive solution that includes a helicopter-tailored safety system with stability augmentation, overspeed and low speed protection, return-to-level mode, and hover assist capabilities. The system must integrate with Garmin GTN 650 series touchscreen avionics and include attitude-based flight control with advanced AHRS technology, yaw axis servo control, and multiple vertical and lateral flight modes. Vendors must be an FAA-approved avionics repair station and manufacturer-approved facility, with proof of at least two previous installations on the same airframe type. The installation will occur at Troop O Location in Norman, OK, and must include labor, parts, software updates, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), and integration with existing avionics. The bid response is due by 3:00 p.m. CST on March 3, 2025, with administrative review requests due by January 21, 2025, and questions accepted until February 19, 2025. Evaluation will be based on best value criteria including mandatory requirements, pricing, references, and distance from the DPS facility.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, but does include provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status verification. The contract requires vendors to complete a Non-Collusion Certification and comply with various state regulations, including restrictions on boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Vendors must submit a Vendor Security Assessment and comply with IT security requirements, including protection of state data and adherence to various federal and state regulations. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the solicitation includes a cost exhibit for suppliers to submit a total turnkey one-time cost for the system and installation. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and state agencies are exempt from state sales, use, and excise taxes. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including third-party supplier information and business references demonstrating previous experience with similar Stability Augmentation System installations in Airbus AS350B3E/H125 helicopters.