Pre-owned Aircraft

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry insights regarding pre-owned aircraft procurement. This informational solicitation is designed to gather comprehensive details about industry standards, best practices, performance measures, and cost structures related to acquiring pre-owned aircraft. The RFI was posted on August 28, 2025, with responses due by September 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Interested vendors must submit their responses via email to Gustavo A. Taborga, with a maximum file size of 20 MB in unsecured PDF format. While this RFI does not guarantee future procurement, it provides an opportunity for vendors to share detailed information about pre-owned aircraft, with TxDOT potentially conducting follow-up meetings or demonstrations to clarify submitted information.

The RFI explicitly states that all response costs will be borne by participating vendors, and participation is not a prerequisite for future solicitations. All submitted information will be made available to stakeholders and may be published on TxDOT's website, with respondents required to provide explicit consent for public disclosure. The document emphasizes transparency and acknowledges that responses will be subject to public disclosure laws. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned in the current documentation. Additionally, the RFI does not specify a predetermined budget range or award value, as its primary purpose is to gather market intelligence about pre-owned aircraft. Vendors should be prepared for potential public scrutiny of their submitted materials and understand that this RFI represents an informational gathering process rather than a formal procurement solicitation.