Piper Seminole Acquisition

Auburn University's School of Aviation is requesting sealed bids for three 2026 Piper Seminole (PA-44-180) aircraft, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CDT. The aircraft are single-source (Piper Aircraft manufacture required) and must be delivered between October and December 2026.

Each aircraft must be equipped with Lycoming IO-360-B1G6 engines, Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Garmin GDL 60 Datalink with Planesync Technology, Traffic Advisory System GTS 800, GFC 700 Digital Autopilot, and air conditioning systems. These aircraft support multi-engine flight instruction required for commercial pilot certification and the Professional Flight degree program at Auburn's School of Aviation, located at 2150 Bent Creek Road, Auburn, Alabama.

Auburn University commits to utilizing Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (SB & SDB) subcontractors and will require reporting on such participation throughout contract duration. Bidders must certify compliance with Alabama sales tax registration and collection requirements under Section 41-4-116 of the Alabama Code and Act No. 2006-557, and confirm they are not debarred or suspended under Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. Bidders with offices or employees in Alabama must submit E-Verify Memoranda of Understanding; those without Alabama presence must provide a confirming statement. All proposals require a completed and notarized disclosure statement. Bids must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination – Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal, with opening conducted via public conference call. Auburn University reserves the right to award in whole or in part by line item, conduct negotiations, request oral presentations, and reject any or all proposals. Resulting contracts may be made available to other eligible state entities including Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Questions should be directed to Kyle Long at kdl0033@auburn.edu or 334-844-3633 via the Q&A Board.