Description
The State of New Mexico, Department of Game and Fish, is seeking bids for a single-engine, high-wing, 200 HP tailwheel aircraft. The aircraft will be used for wildlife surveys, habitat monitoring, law enforcement support, telemetry tracking, emergency response, and access to remote and unimproved landing areas throughout the State of New Mexico. The aircraft must meet specific requirements, including being single-engine, high-wing, two-seat, tandem configuration, tailwheel equipped, and FAA certified under FAR Part 23 for Day/Night VFR. The aircraft must also have a minimum of 200 horsepower, be fuel-injected, and have a normally aspirated reciprocating engine.
• The aircraft must be capable of safe operation in density altitudes exceeding 9,000 feet and ambient temperatures exceeding 95°F.
• The aircraft must have a minimum performance standard of takeoff ground roll: ≤ 500 feet, landing ground roll: ≤ 500 feet, rate of climb (sea level): ≥ 1,700 ft/min, cruise speed range: 50–143 mph, fuel consumption: ≤ 7.6 GPH, endurance: ≥ 6 hours @ 55% power, service ceiling: 20,000 feet MSL, and minimum service ceiling: 14,000 feet MSL at max gross weight.
• The aircraft must have a Garmin GPSMAP 760, Garmin GTR 225 COM, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, MVP-50 Digital Engine Analyzer, Garmin GDL 51R, intercom system, dual-plug headset jacks, and Technisonic TDFM-136-B tactical radio.
• The aircraft must have a fuel system with a usable fuel capacity of 50 U.S. gallons, and a fuel type of 100LL.
• The aircraft must have an Oregon Aero type fabric seat, adjustable front seat, removable rear seat and stick, rear seat heat and defrost, elevator trim tab system, front and rear Schroth restraints with inertia reels, aft stowage access, side baggage compartment, Rosen sun visors, and USB ports and charging port.
• The aircraft must have a vortex generator, painted cargo pod, extended landing gear with covers, LED nav, strobe, landing, and taxi lights, STOL/lightweight package, airframes Alaska aluminum struts, EarthX ETX900 battery, and ACME Aero Stinger tailwheel.