Aviation equipment and supplies

SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for bid number 84221, seeking procurement of aviation and technical equipment across 23 distinct line items. The procurement includes specialized aviation supplies such as aviation oils, aircraft batteries, spark plug gap tools, carburetors, air filters, cabinet blasters, and high voltage cable testers. Vendors must provide precise descriptive materials for any items not exactly matching specified requirements, with potential bid rejection for non-compliance with mandatory bid specifications. The bid is scheduled to open on 06/19/25 at 10:00 AM CST, with bids due by 06/19/25 at 09:45 AM CST and all items required to be delivered no later than 10/20/25. SOWELA reserves the right to award the contract on an individual item basis, as a combination of items, or as a total package to one vendor, based on the college's strategic interests and evaluation of submitted proposals.

The contract is non-exclusive and will be governed by Louisiana state laws, with the college maintaining net 30 payment terms and holding tax-exempt status for Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. The contract's continuation is explicitly contingent upon fund appropriation by the Louisiana Legislature, with potential termination if sufficient funds are not allocated. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly stated in the documentation, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capability to fulfill the technical equipment requirements. The procurement covers Calcasieu Parish (FIPS Code 22019) and is specifically focused on supporting SOWELA Technical Community College's aviation and technical education programs. Although no specific budget range is provided, vendors should be prepared to submit comprehensive and competitive pricing for the 23 line items of specialized aviation and technical equipment.