Purchase of a package of four FAA-compliant flight simulators for use in a FAA Part 147 program

Cape Cod Community College (CCCC) is seeking to procure four FAA-compliant flight simulators for its Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) education training program through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The specific simulators required include one each of a Diamond Aircraft, Cessna 402, Piper Aircraft, and Cirrus SR22, each with precise specifications for avionics configurations, instructor stations, and display requirements. These simulators are critical components of the college's aviation maintenance technician program, which offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree and prepares students for advanced educational pathways. The solicitation requires vendors to provide fully functional simulators with all necessary software, delivery, and installation at the Plymouth Aviation Center by August 22, 2025. Sealed bids are due by July 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with an anticipated award notification by July 22, 2025. The procurement is structured as a competitive bidding process, with the total cost for all four simulators, including delivery, installation, training, and software, not to exceed $175,000.

The procurement is funded through a $1,950,000 Congressionally Directed Grant Award from the United States Department of Education, specifically supporting the Aviation Maintenance Technology Career Advancement Project. While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications, the technical complexity of the flight simulators suggests that vendors must have specialized capabilities in aviation training technology. The simulators are intended to integrate with CCCC's existing aviation education infrastructure and provide precise, aircraft-specific training environments. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The project represents a significant investment in educational technology, with the total simulator package valued at $175,000 and supported by a substantially larger grant. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in creating FAA-compliant simulation equipment specifically tailored to aviation maintenance technician training requirements.