SP22-AIR-U01 Aircraft Equipment and Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of State Police (MSP) Airwing, is procuring a statewide contract for aircraft equipment, supplies, parts, repairs, and maintenance services. The MSP Airwing currently operates four Airbus EC-135T2+ helicopters, one Cessna Grand Caravan EX C208, and one Cessna 182P aircraft, with plans to upgrade to the Airbus EC-135T3 (H135) helicopter. The contract will cover a wide range of commodities and services, including repair and maintenance, personal protective and rescue gear, aviation test kits, ground support equipment, and training. Vendors will be required to provide a fixed hourly labor rate, with a cost-plus percentage not to exceed 10% for any necessary materials. Responses are due by December 10, 2021, and the estimated contract start date is January 1, 2022, with a duration of up to five years and two optional one-year renewals.

The MSP is seeking small business, woman-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned participation for this opportunity. The Request for Response (RFR) specifies that the estimated value of the procurement is $1,200,000 for commodities and $2,283,000 for repair/maintenance over the life of the contract, based on previous expenditures. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, and pricing will remain fixed during the initial contract period, with an opportunity for contractors to request price increases if an option to renew is offered. The RFR is being procured in compliance with the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, as the value may exceed $498,000 over the contract duration.