DNR Aircraft Engine for 2008 Cessna 182T N6275S

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 26-282 for the procurement of one remanufactured Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 aircraft engine for a 2008 Cessna 182R aircraft (tail number N6275S, serial number 18282100). The core engine to be returned has serial number RL-27496-48E with approximately 2,200 total hours. Bidders must submit sealed quotes through the SIGMA VSS system by May 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with the written RFQ form attached as required documentation. Delivery must be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the DNR Forest Fire Experiment Station in Roscommon, Michigan, with 48 hours' prior notice to Project Manager Kevin Jacobs. Vendor quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days from the due date, with all prices stated to the second decimal point, and bidders must include shipping costs as F.O.B. destination to Roscommon and provide an approximate delivery timeframe. Payment will be processed exclusively through electronic funds transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt, and vendors must be registered in SIGMA VSS with banking information on file. The DNR requires notification a minimum of 24 hours prior to work commencement and within 24 hours following completion to schedule required field inspection; no phone quotes or verbal orders are accepted, and vendors are not authorized to ship goods without a formal purchase order.

The RFQ documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. Bidders must be registered in the SIGMA VSS system and provide current banking information for electronic payment processing. Any deviations from the stated specifications must be clearly identified in the proposal, with silence indicating acceptance of all specifications as written. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documentation; pricing will be determined competitively based on submitted quotes. There is no indication of existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the aircraft engine specifications and delivery logistics outlined in the RFQ.