Night Vision Imaging System upgrade - Kentucky State Police

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Kentucky State Police, is seeking a Night Vision Imaging System upgrade for an MD 530F helicopter through Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2000000394. The procurement involves installing an FAA-approved Aviation Specialties Unlimited NVG NVIS Aircraft Lighting Modification or an equivalent system, with installation to be performed by an FAA Approved Repair Station certified for avionics installations. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five prior FAA-approved NVG NVIS Aircraft Lighting Modifications and complete the modification within a 350-nautical-mile radius of Frankfort, Kentucky. The project requires work to commence within thirty days of contract award and be completed within thirty days of project initiation. Evaluation criteria are structured with price weighted at 100 points and installation capability assessed on a pass/fail basis, with the contract to be awarded as a single group for all line items. Key dates include written questions due by January 21, 2020, at 10:00 AM ET, and final bids due by January 30, 2020, at 1:30 PM ET.

The solicitation includes provisions for Kentucky resident bidders to receive reciprocal preference in accordance with KRS 45A.494, with potential additional preference points for qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries. Vendors must carry a minimum insurance coverage of ten million dollars and provide a standard warranty on all products and installation. The contract requires F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid pricing, exclusive of federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales or use tax. Bidders must submit sealed hard copy bids to the Commonwealth's Office of Procurement Services, with pricing remaining valid for a minimum of sixty days after the bid due date. The contract includes provisions for cancellation by either party with thirty days' written notice and will be governed by Kentucky law, with any disputes resolved in Franklin Circuit Court. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in upgrading the Kentucky State Police's night vision capabilities for their helicopter operations.