King Air 350_360 CER Aircraft

The State of Florida, through the Division of the Florida State Guard (FSG) under the Department of Military Affairs, has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) to establish a contract for the procurement of one (1) King Air 350/360 CER (Cargo Door Extended Range) Twin-Engine Turboprop Aircraft. The aircraft is required for the response to prevention of illegal migration from foreign countries to Florida, with delivery to be made at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. The ITN outlines detailed technical specifications and requirements for the aircraft, including performance capabilities, fuel system, avionics, passenger accommodations, and emergency equipment. Respondents must submit pricing on the provided price sheet, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest total proposed price. The ITN also specifies that the aircraft must have at least 1,000 hours remaining on the Time Between Overhaul (TBO) components, with preference given for aircraft with no TBO components having less than 500 hours before overhaul. Responses are due by March 27, 2024, and the contract award is anticipated on April 9, 2024.

The ITN does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not identified. The ITN also does not disclose the specific budget amount for this procurement, though it indicates that funding will be provided through state appropriations. The contract resulting from this ITN will be for the outright purchase of the aircraft, not a short-term lease arrangement.