Tail Rotor Gearbox Overhaul/Exchange on N350PW

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for the overhaul/exchange of the tail rotor gearbox, spider, and body hub tail rotor on aircraft N350PW, serial number 7823. This emergency procurement, made under the Texas Government Code, requires the successful bidder to provide the necessary goods and services to be delivered to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport location. The response is due by January 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with the contract to be awarded on or around January 26, 2024. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis, with goods to be delivered F.O.B. destination. The solicitation outlines TxDOT's vendor performance monitoring and unsatisfactory/exceptional performance criteria, as well as the availability of an Early Payment Program.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with preferences under Texas law available to be claimed by the bidder. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The available budget range for this contract is not provided in the solicitation documents.