AU Training Seminole

Auburn University is seeking a sealed‑bid lease of a Piper Seminole (N325LA) aircraft for its professional flight training program. The lease covers the first year of a multi‑year (3‑5 year) agreement, with the aircraft to be fully equipped with specified avionics, air‑conditioning, and university livery, and delivered no later than June 1 2026. The contractor must also provide ongoing maintenance and operational support throughout the lease term. • Lease of one Piper Seminole (PA‑44‑180) – model year 2019 or newer – with Garmin 1000 NXi, GFC 700 autopilot, FlightStream 510, Kelly Aerospace AC, and Auburn livery. • Delivery required by 1 June 2026 to the university’s flight training facility in Auburn, AL. • Lease term of 3–5 years (first year covered by this RFQ) with a quantity of 12 aircraft “units” (interpreted as 12 lease periods or 12 aircraft‑hour packages). • Bids must be submitted by 10 Oct 2026 10:30 AM CDT; bid opening will be broadcast live via conference call. • Mandatory pre‑qualification includes E‑Verify documentation (if any Alabama presence) and acknowledgment of cancellation clause.