Aviation Parts and Services

Henderson State University issued RFP #27‑01 to obtain aviation parts, related documentation, and Maintenance‑Repair‑Overhaul (MRO) services for its fleet of Maule, Piper, Tecnam, and Citabria aircraft. The contract will be awarded to up to four vendors and will run for a five‑year base period with two optional one‑year extensions. Work must be performed in FAA‑approved (Part 91/145) facilities, with full traceability, airworthiness certification, and compliance with FAA/EASA regulations. The procurement is a full‑open competition, evaluated on technical understanding, experience, performance history, references, and cost, with a firm‑fixed‑price structure and milestone payments. • Scope includes supply of new, overhauled, or serviceable parts (FAA Form 8130‑3/EASA Form 1) and comprehensive MRO services for aircraft, engines, and components. • Vendors must hold FAA A&P licenses, operate in AS‑9100/ISO 9001‑certified facilities, and provide detailed documentation for each task. • The contract period is November 2026 – November 2031, with two possible one‑year extensions, and includes audit rights, indemnification, and strict state‑level certification (no boycotts, no illegal‑immigrant employment, no PRC‑government‑owned entities).