BRCC- Aircraft and Aviation Parts and Equp.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Shared Services Center is soliciting competitive sealed bids on behalf of Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) to establish contract(s) for aircraft and aviation parts and equipment to support BRCC's Aviation Mechanics program. The procurement will cover replacement parts, tires, oils, lubricants, and supplies for a fleet of 7 aircraft, with vendors required to provide a blanket percentage discount off the manufacturer's most recent published price list. The contract term is two years, beginning February 16, 2025, with four optional two-year renewal periods. Bids are due by November 12, 2024, and will be publicly opened virtually on the same date. Vendors must submit bids through the eVA electronic procurement system, with questions accepted via email until October 22, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting all solicitation requirements, with delivery charges to be included in item pricing and a minimum warranty of one year or manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer.

The procurement encourages participation from Department of Small and Minority-Owned Businesses (DSBMD)-certified small businesses, with a mandatory Small Business Subcontracting Plan required for all bidders. The resulting contract(s) may be utilized by all 23 VCCS colleges, the VCCS System Office, and the Shared Services Center, potentially expanding the scope of opportunity for selected vendors. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as a percentage-off pricing model, with discounts remaining constant throughout the contract term, including renewals. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Arlington County and Winchester City, and is subject to the Commonwealth of Virginia Procurement Manual's guidelines. Vendors must comply with anti-discrimination policies and register in the eVA system, with a vendor transaction fee to be assessed on each purchase order. Cost-plus-percentage-of-cost pricing is strictly prohibited under the procurement guidelines.