Question Responses for RFP #24-08 Flight Device Simulator for use in college Part 147 A&P program

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Cape Cod Community College (CCCC) in Barnstable County, Massachusetts for the procurement of a Flight Device Simulator (FDS) or Flight Training Device (FTD) to be used in the college's FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification programs. The simulator must replicate the Boeing 737NG or 737 Max aircraft, be a fixed-base unit, and have an instructor station with real aircraft controls to provide training in troubleshooting scenarios for aviation maintenance and avionics technicians. The college has a budget not to exceed $250,000 for this procurement, which is funded by a $463,304 FAA grant. Proposals are due by February 21, 2024 at 4pm EST, and the college intends to award the contract to a single Proposer based on 10 evaluation criteria, with the best-value proposal selected. The college also reserves the right to request presentations and demonstrations from top-scoring Proposers prior to making the award.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are provided. The $250,000 budget is the total available for the project, and bidders should include all costs and options that can be offered within this amount.