Purchase of a flight / aircraft maintenance simulator

This state and/or local contracting opportunity issued by Cape Cod Community College (CCCC) in Barnstable County, Massachusetts is for the procurement of a fixed-base flight and aircraft maintenance simulator. The simulator is intended to be used in CCCC's Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification programs, providing training in troubleshooting scenarios. The simulator should replicate the Boeing 737NG or 737Max aircraft, or another comparable aircraft/helicopter, and offer a fully immersive in-cockpit experience without the need for full motion capability. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as fit with curriculum, aircraft models included, expansion capabilities, proposer experience, and expected delivery date, with the contract awarded to the proposer deemed to provide the best overall value. The RFP outlines specific requirements for the simulator's technical specifications, expansion capabilities, proposer qualifications, training, software licensing, service and support. Proposals are due by December 19, 2023 at 4pm EST, and the preferred delivery date for the simulator is May 15, 2024 to the Plymouth Aviation Center.

This procurement is funded by a $1,950,000 Congressionally Directed Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Education, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the overall grant award value of $1,950,000 provides an indication of the anticipated award value.