Beechcraft King Air 350/360 Series or Equivalent Aircraft

The Virginia Department of Aviation is requesting proposals for one factory-new or low-time-demonstrator Beechcraft King Air 350/360 series or equivalent twin-engine turboprop aircraft to replace an existing fleet aircraft, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the eVA system. DOAV-certified small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses, receive set-aside award priority under Virginia's DSBSD program.

The aircraft must meet specified minimum performance: cruise speed of 280 knots, range of 1,450 nautical miles, service ceiling of 30,000 feet, and seating for nine passengers plus two pilots. The aircraft will be based at Richmond International Airport and used to support transportation of the Governor, state officials, and authorized personnel throughout the United States and internationally. Offerors may propose a trade-in allowance for DOAV's existing King Air 350 (Serial No. FL-549, Registration N1VA), which has logged 4,956.1 total airframe hours and 6,255 cycles as of the proposal date. The Commonwealth will conduct a pre-delivery inspection; any discrepancies must be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost.

Pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive, covering aircraft preparation, delivery, inspection, and documentation. The contract period extends from award through aircraft delivery and final acceptance. All offerors must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan complying with Virginia's 42% small business procurement goal. Proposals are evaluated on five criteria: Proposed Aircraft (30 points), Methodology/Approach (20 points), Experience/Qualifications (20 points), Pricing (10 points), and Small Business Subcontracting Plan (20 points). An optional preproposal conference and aircraft site visit will be held August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at DOAV headquarters in Richmond.