Fuel Control Unit and Core Exchange for Aviation Trooper 4

The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit issued a Request for Proposal on June 12, 2019, for the one-time purchase and procurement of a Fuel Control Unit (FCU) and core exchange for Aviation Trooper 4. The solicitation specifically requires a replacement FCU, Part Number 100770A4 or an updated equivalent, that must be FAA-tagged as serviceable, repaired, or overhauled with remaining life on overhaul and an O-ring cure date within the last five years. Key deliverables include the FCU unit itself, any credit or allowance for the MSP core exchange, and delivery to MSP Aviation at 2615 Port Lansing Road, Lansing, Michigan by July 8, 2019. The procurement follows a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms, requiring all transportation charges to be prepaid and included in the total bid price. Critical deadlines include June 17, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time for bidder questions, June 19, 2019, for posted answers, and June 26, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time for proposal submission through the Michigan SIGMA system, with an anticipated contract begin date of July 1, 2019. All bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the due date, and bidders must specify lead time for delivery and provide pricing for the FCU, core credit, and shipping costs. Standard manufacturer warranty applies to the procurement.

Bidder eligibility is strictly limited to FAA repair stations, authorized Honeywell Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, or FAA parts distributors, with no subcontractors permitted and no alternate bids accepted, making this a brand and model-specific, non-competitive solicitation. The State of Michigan requires all bidders to carry minimum commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, comply with background check procedures, and complete a Confidential Treatment Form along with signing the State's standard Terms and Conditions form. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFP does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify a budget range for the contract award; pricing will be determined competitively among qualified bidders. Bidders should direct inquiries to Paula Hurst Thomas at HurstP3@michigan.gov or (517) 284-3305 for additional information regarding this procurement opportunity.