Description
The State of Alaska’s Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking a qualified vendor to provide, install, integrate, test, and commission Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) units on 50 airport‑surface vehicles at Fairbanks International Airport. The effort supports FAA surface‑awareness initiatives, requiring the uAvionix VTU‑20 transponder (or state‑approved equivalent) to be fully compatible with existing airport sensor infrastructure and FAA regulations. The contract is funded with federal FAA money, and the vendor must handle procurement, installation, system integration, site acceptance testing, and documentation. Bids are due 10:00 AM AK time on 10 Nov 2026; award expected 11 Nov 2026 with contract issuance 23 Nov 2026.
• Scope: Supply and install 50 VMAT units on heavy‑duty, ARFF, and light‑duty airport vehicles.
• Technical requirements: FAA‑qualified VTU‑20 (or equivalent), integration with existing Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) sensors, FCC transmit authorization, 24‑bit ICAO code programming.
• Deliverables: Hardware, installation, integration, testing, site‑acceptance test reports, FCC licensing assistance, training materials.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price, firm, unconditional bid; performance period to be defined after award.
• Funding: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant funds; additional terms subject to fund availability.
• Mandatory compliance: Alaska business license, federal civil‑rights and ADA requirements, non‑collusion certification, 90‑day bid validity.