Cessna 206H – fixed wing aircraft

The Florida State Guard (FSG) under the Department of Military Affairs is seeking to procure two Cessna 206H fixed-wing aircraft through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. FSG-RFP-24/25-1010. The aircraft must be model year 2015 or newer, with less than 3,000 total operating hours and less than 1,500 engine operating hours. Specific equipment requirements include Garmin G10100 avionics, GTX345R Transponder with ADS-B, an autopilot system, LED lighting, and various safety equipment. The aircraft will support the Division's aviation support mission, including utility transport, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, and patrol. Proposal submissions are due by January 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with a public opening at 2:00 PM EST. The evaluation criteria will be comprehensive, totaling 1,000 points: 625 points for technical response, 30 points for past performance client references, and 345 points for pricing. A pre-buy inspection will be conducted at Lakeland Linder International Airport to thoroughly examine the aircraft, equipment, logbooks, maintenance history, and certifications.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted participation. Vendors must demonstrate at least three years of continuous operation providing similar products/services and submit three separate client references. The anticipated contract term runs from October 5, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with delivery required within 180 days after the solicitation award. The estimated expenditure for this procurement is $8,000,000, with financial consequences of $500 per day for late delivery and potential additional penalties up to $1,000 per day for other contract violations (not to exceed $5,000 per month). The FSG will pay the contractor upon completion and acceptance of deliverables, with final invoices due within 45 days of acceptance. The procurement will be administered through the Vendor Information Portal (VIP), with the Department reserving the right to make either a single award or no award based on the state's best interests.