Reissue QQ Aircraft Anti Skid Brake Training System Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC)

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC), through the Virginia Community College Shared Services Center (SSC), is seeking qualified vendors to procure an Aircraft Anti-Skid Brake Training System for aviation instruction purposes. The procurement is a Quick Quote (QQ) solicitation targeting the comprehensive acquisition of a training system that meets Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) requirements. The required system includes specific technical components such as a landing gear wheel and tire, skid sensor, electronic control valve, motor-powered hydraulic system, control panel, and a computer-based training module. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Augusta County and Winchester City, Virginia, with bids due electronically through the eVA procurement system by February 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must provide firm unit pricing that includes transportation and delivery to BRCC's Aviation location in Weyers Cave, Virginia, with an anticipated delivery and installation completion date of January 31, 2024. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focusing on pricing, technical compliance, and ability to meet specified system requirements.

The procurement is specifically set aside with award priority given to Department of Small and Minority-Owned Business (DSBSD)-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned enterprises. Vendors must be authorized to conduct business in Virginia and register in the eVA e-procurement system, paying associated vendor transaction fees. Small business subcontracting plans are mandatory, and compliance will be actively monitored. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the contract with 60 days written notice, and payment will be processed within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice and verifying satisfactory goods receipt. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive training system procurement with potential significant investment in advanced aviation instructional technology. Vendors must also meet various legal and administrative requirements, including providing proof of insurance, maintaining drug-free workplace standards, demonstrating non-discrimination practices, and confirming compliance with immigration regulations.