Turbine Training Engines for TSTC - Waco

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) at its Waco campus has released Request for Proposal (RFP) #1209144 for the procurement of turbine training engines and stationary stands for aviation powerplant laboratory instruction. The solicitation, posted on May 19, 2026, with a deadline of June 10, 2026, seeks qualified suppliers to provide six non-airworthy turboprop training engines and six compatible stationary engine stands, with an additive alternate for six additional stands. The engines must be representative of small-to-mid-size free-turbine turboprops suitable for instructional purposes and must arrive clean, fully de-fueled, decontaminated, with oils and fluids drained, and include identifiable major assemblies such as air intake, compressor section, combustion section, turbine section, reduction/gearbox, and accessories. Deliverables must include component identification placards, a parts manifest, and instructional reference materials, with delivery scheduled FOB Destination to TSTC Aviation at 100 Campus Drive, Waco, Texas 76705, requiring scheduling at least five business days in advance. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through TSTC's Strategic Sourcing portal at https://texas-state-technical-college.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/, with firm pricing valid for 120 days and a minimum one-year parts completeness and defect warranty required. Evaluation criteria allocate 45 points to quoted specifications demonstrating how proposed equipment meets functional requirements, 30 points to pricing, 20 points to delivery and warranty terms, and 5 points to history of support for Texas institutions of higher education including sponsorships, grants, donations, internships, and apprenticeships as referenced in Texas Education Code 51.9335(b)(8).

The solicitation does not specify any formal set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the evaluation criteria include consideration of a vendor's history of support for Texas higher education institutions. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. Likewise, no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the posted materials. Interested suppliers should register early on the Strategic Sourcing portal to avoid submission delays and must direct all RFP questions to the event's Q&A Board within the portal to ensure formal responses are provided to all potential bidders; inquiries regarding portal access or registration may be directed to the Strategic Sourcing department at solicitations@tstc.edu.