Tactical Flight Officer Station Install

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Aviation is conducting a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) for a Tactical Flight Officer Station Retrofit project involving a 2025 Cessna T206 aircraft. The procurement seeks a contractor to equip the aircraft with specialized law enforcement equipment, including a thermal imaging camera, camera wiring harness, GPS antenna, and radio systems. Bidders must be FAA certified technicians, specifically Garmin certified for avionics modifications, and possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in aircraft modifications and system integration. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. Key evaluation criteria include scoring across multiple categories such as organizational experience, approach/strategy, proximity, certifications, references, and quality assurance, with a total possible score of 597.8 points. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25th, 2025, with proposal submissions due by September 18th, 2025. The contract period runs from October 1st, 2025, to January 1st, 2026, with potential optional extensions at WSP's discretion.

The procurement encourages participation from diverse businesses, including small, veteran-owned, and minority-owned enterprises, though no minimum participation levels are mandated. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington and provide proof of various certifications, including a Washington Business License and potential minority/veteran-owned business certifications. The contract has a maximum amount of $126,500.00 and includes specific insurance and certification requirements. Evaluation will focus not just on cost, but on the overall capability of bidders to successfully complete the aircraft retrofit project. Potential contractors must demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in aviation equipment installation and integration, with a particular emphasis on law enforcement-specific aviation modifications. The solicitation represents a targeted procurement for specialized aviation retrofit services, designed to enhance the Washington State Patrol's aerial law enforcement capabilities through precise, technically sophisticated aircraft modifications.