Purchase of an FAA Approved Aviation Training Device

Louisiana Tech University is seeking sealed bids for a Federal Aviation Administration‑approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) that replicates a Cessna 172 equipped with a Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit. The device must include a panoramic 200° visual display, instructor station, iPad/ForeFlight interface, and be fully warranty‑covered for at least 12 months. Two delivery options are offered: (1) vendor‑provided on‑site staff to unpack, assemble, and commission the simulator; or (2) vendor support via telephone/email/virtual means while university staff handle assembly. Delivery is FOB destination to the Flight Operations Center in Ruston, LA, with installation required by 1 February 2027. Bids must be received by 2 November 2026, priced firm for 90 days, and include all shipping, customs, and installation costs. No bid bond is required unless the bid exceeds $50,000, in which case a 5 % bond is required. The university will award to the lowest responsive bidder. • FAA‑approved AATD replicating Cessna 172 with G1000 NXi • Panoramic 200° display, instructor station, iPad/ForeFlight interface • Two service options (on‑site staff vs. remote support) • Delivery FOB destination, installation by 01‑Feb‑2027 • Bid deadline 02‑Nov‑2026, firm price 90 days • All costs (shipping, customs, installation) must be included