Factory Rebuilt Aircraft Engine - Missouri State Highway Patrol

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is seeking a factory rebuilt aircraft engine through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation numbered IFBC30034901800989. The procurement is for one factory rebuilt Lycoming IO540AB1A5 aircraft engine, specifically for a Cessna 182T N79MP aircraft located at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division in Jefferson City. The solicitation runs from October 31, 2017, to November 15, 2017, with bids due by 2:00 PM CST on November 15, 2017. As part of the procurement, the state will provide a core exchange of their existing Lycoming IO540AB1A5 engine (Serial Number RL-15761-48E) with approximately 2,000 flight hours. The contract period will span six months from the date of award, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination and payment terms established as Net 45 Days. Vendors must complete and submit all required exhibits, including Exhibit A through Exhibit E and the Pricing Page, either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to provide a factory rebuilt Lycoming IO540AB1A5 aircraft engine. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the documents. The core exchange fee for the existing engine is capped at $21,600.00, and if left blank in a bid response, will be assumed at that amount. While a total contract value was not explicitly stated, the primary components include the cost of the rebuilt engine and the core exchange fee. The state will bear the cost of freight and handling to send the existing core engine to the manufacturer. Vendors are expected to provide a competitive pricing structure for both the rebuilt engine and the core exchange, with the ultimate goal of replacing the current aircraft engine for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.