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Request For Proposal for a FAA-certified AATD flight training simulator mimicking a DA42 aircraft

Description: Angelo State University (“ASU”) is seeking competitive responses to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for FAA-certified AATD flight training simulator mimicking a DA42 aircraft and mixed reality setup. Proposers are cautioned to read the information contained in this Request for Proposal (RFP) carefully and to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed.

Buyer: Angelo State University
HigherEducation · TX, US
Released: Nov 9, 2026
Closes: Nov 30, 2026(15 days left)

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Parkland College
Higher EducationIL
Posted
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BID # 2027-003 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD)
November 9, 2026 BID INVITATION Parkland College invites you to submit a written bid for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Specifications and bidding requirements are enclosed. Please address written bids to Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Bid envelopes should be marked "BID # 2027-003 AATD" to ensure delivery. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Room A108. Any bid not received by said time and date will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. All bidders are welcome to attend the public bid opening. If you choose not to attend, you may contact the Purchasing Agent, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu, to obtain the results of the bid. No information regarding the recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be released until after the Board of Trustees meet on December 16, 2026. The Board of Trustees of Parkland College reserves the right to reject all or any part of a bid submitted, to waive any technicalities or informalities in the bidding, and to accept bids or combination of a bid deemed most favorable to and in the best interest of the college after all bids have been examined and evaluated. All bidders must fully comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding bidding on public projects and the performance of services or supplying of goods under a bid. Questions regarding the bid specifications may be addressed to Purchasing, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu. Sincerely, Lmil.cleyl Amie Loyd V.P. of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Enc: Bid form Return envelope Prices and Payments: 1. All bid prices shall be complete and include installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, all associated equipment necessary for operation requested, and delivery to Parkland College Institute of Aviation, 1 Airport Rd, Savoy, Ilinois 61874. Delivery date must be coordinated with Parkland College Aviation staff. 2. Contract will be an official Parkland College purchase order to be issued after approval of the bid by the Board of Trustees. 3. Payment shall be made in accordance with these specifications and the bid proposal submitted by the bidder. Bid will be valid for a period of sixty days from date of bid opening. 4. Any exceptions or deviations from the bid specifications must be addressed in writing and submitted with the bid 5. Parkland College is tax exempt. A copy of the exemption certificate will be furnished on request. Any bid not received by said time and at said place will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. The bids will be publicly opened and announced at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2026, Room A108 on the Parkland College campus. No decision will be made at that time. Scope This specification is written for the specific instructional needs of Parkland College and has been developed to support pilot training within the Institute of Aviation. It is the intent of Parkland College to purchase one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) configured as a Piper Archer PA-28-181 equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and a 220-degree visual display system. Purpose The purpose of these specifications is to provide a high-fidelity flight simulation training device that accurately replicates the College's Piper Archer fleet and supports Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and other approved aviation training activities General These are the specifications for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Bidders must answer all questions. 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When Parkland College is required to competitively bid a contract, the bid documents shall additionally require all potential bidders to submit their name, the bid amount, a statement confirming whether the bidder is including in its bid work to be performed by certified as a minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. Are you certified as a minority owned business or female owned or person with a disability owned business? YesNo_ SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Please prepare your line-itemized bid to clearly reflect specifications outlined below. One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD) General Requirements 1. Condition is new Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 2. Device is FAA-Approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) Does your bid comply? Yes 3. FAA authorization shall support, at minimum: a. Private Pilot Credit: 5.25 hours b. Instrument Rating Credit: 14 hours c. Commercial Pilot Credit: 24 hours Does your bid comply? YesNo 4. Copy of FAA authorization letter provided with bid Does your bid comply? Yes_No Vendor Requirements 5.Manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of flight simulation manufacturing experience Does your bid comply? YesNo 6. Manufacturer shall maintain IS0 9001:2015 certification Does your bid comply? Yes_No 7. Three (3) customer references operating the same simulator model shall be supplied Does your bid comply? Yes_---No_ Aircraft Configuration Requirements 8. Simulator shall replicate a Piper Archer PA-28-181 Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 9. Simulator shall be modeled with a Lycoming IO-360-B4M engine Does your bid comply? YesNo 10. Simulator systems and performance shall closely match the actual aircraft Does your bid comply? YesNo Cockpit Requirements 11. Fiberglass cockpit shall be representative of the Piper Archer cabin Does your bid comply? YesNo 12. 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YesNo_ Navigation Database Requirements 21.Garmin navigation database updates every 28 days Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 22. Worldwide navigation database included Does your bid comply? Yes_No 23. Jeppesen compatibility included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Flight Control Requirements 24. Shall be equipped with interconnected control yokes with push-to-talk, autopilot disconnect, trim, and control wheel steering functions Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 25.Shall be equipped with four (4) interconnected rudder pedals with toe brakes Does your bid comply? Yes_No 26.Shall be equipped with elevator trim wheel and indicator Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 27.Shall be equipped with rudder trim wheel and indicator Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 28. Shall be equipped with functional throttle, mixture, alternate air, fuel selector, parking brake, pitot heat, and flap controls Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 29.Shall be equipped with standby flight instrument similar to Garmin G5 Does your bid comply? YesNo Control Loading Requirements 30. Shall be equipped with electric control loading system providing realistic aerodynamic control forces and trim effects Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Circuit Breaker Requirements 31. Shall be equipped with functional circuit breakers allowing instructor-induced failures Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 32. Includes, at minimum: a. NON-ESS BUS b. LIGHTING BUS C. ENG START d. ALTR e. ALTR FIELD f. PITOT HEAT g. GEA h. ADAHRS i. AUDIO MKR j. PITCH TRIM K. AUTOPILOT Does your bid comply? YesNo Audio System Requirements 33.Shall be equipped with aircraft engine, environmental, system, warning, and avionics sounds Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 34. Shall be equipped with student/instructor intercom capability Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Instructor Operating Station 35. 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Kennebec Valley Community College
Higher EducationME
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Closes
Dec 3, 2026
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Its 70-acre main campus in Fairfield, Maine is reached by taking Exit 132 off Interstate 95. The 600-acre Harold Alfond Campus is located seven miles north of the Fairfield campus on U.S. Route 201 in Hinckley, Maine. 3.0 Schedule / Modifications Description Day/Date Time RFP Issued November 5, 2026 Site Walkthrough Not Applicable Not Applicable Proposals Due On December 3, 2026 3:00 P.M. ET Award Decision & Notification December 17, 2026 4.0 Examination of Specifications and Schedule Each bidder or authorized agent is expected to examine the bid specifications, contract documents and all other instructions pertaining to this RFP. Failure to do so will be at the bidder's own risk, and the bidder cannot secure relief on the plea of error in the bid. 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Parkland College
Higher EducationIL
Posted
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Closes
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BID # 2027-004 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD/RTD)
Parkland College invites you to submit a written bid for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD). Specifications and bidding requirements are enclosed. Please address written bids to Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Bid envelopes should be marked "BID # 2027-004 AATD/RTD" to ensure delivery. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Room A108. Any bid not received by said time and date will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. All bidders are welcome to attend the public bid opening. If you choose not to attend, you may contact the Purchasing Agent, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu, to obtain the results of the bid. No information regarding the recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be released until after the Board of Trustees meet on December 16, 2026. The Board of Trustees of Parkland College reserves the right to reject all or any part of a bid submitted, to waive any technicalities or informalities in the bidding, and to accept bids or combination of a bid deemed most favorable to and in the best interest of the college after all bids have been examined and evaluated. All bidders must fully comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding bidding on public projects and the performance of services or supplying of goods under a bid. Questions regarding the bid specifications may be addressed to Purchasing, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu. Sincerely, Lenis eyh Amie Loyd V.P. of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Enc: Bid form Return envelope Prices and Payments: 1. All bid prices shall be complete and include installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, all associated equipment necessary for operation requested, and delivery to Parkland College Institute of Aviation, 1 Airport Rd, Savoy, Ilinois 2. Delivery date must be coordinated with Parkland College Aviation staff. 3. Contract will be an official Parkland College purchase order to be issued after approval of the bid by the Board of Trustees. 4. Payment shall be made in accordance with these specifications and the bid proposal submitted by the bidder. Bid will be valid for a period of sixty days from date of bid opening. 5. Any exceptions or deviations from the bid specifications must be addressed in writing and submitted with the bid. 6. Parkland College is tax exempt. A copy of the exemption certificate will be furnished on request. Any bid not received by said time and at said place will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. The bids will be publicly opened and announced at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2026, Room A108 on the Parkland College campus. No decision will be made at that time. Scope This specification is written for the specific instructional needs of Parkland College and has been developed to support pilot training within the Institute of Aviation. It is the intent of Parkland College to purchase one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD) configured as a Piper Archer PA-28-181 equipped with both Garmin G1000 NXi and conventional analog avionics training configurations. Purpose The purpose of these specifications is to procure a high-fidelity flight simulation training device that accurately replicates the College's Piper Archer fleet and supports Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and other approved aviation training programs. The College seeks a simulator that aligns with its existing aircraft fleet, FAA-approved curriculum, and instructional objectives. To ensure compatibility with these requirements, the specifications outlined herein are intentionally detailed. Bidders proposing alternative configurations must clearly identify and describe any deviations from the stated requirements. The selected vendor shall provide a complete turnkey solution, including delivery, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning, fully ready for instructional use upon acceptance by the College. General These are the specifications for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD). Bidders must answer all questions. Any unanswered questions will be considered noncompliant and nonresponsive and subject to rejection. Parkland College has identified a preferred solution based upon existing curriculum, fleet commonality, instructor standardization, FAA approvals, and compatibility with our current training operations. Vendors proposing an alternate solution shall clearly identify all deviations from these specifications. Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Consistent with the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act, 30 ILCS 575/0.01, et seq. (the "Act"), it is the policy of Parkland College to foster and encourage the continued economic development of minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. When Parkland College is required to competitively bid a contract, the bid documents shall additionally require all potential bidders to submit their name, the bid amount, a statement confirming whether the bidder is including in its bid work to be performed by certified as a minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. Are you certified as a minority owned business or female owned or person with a disability owned business? YesNo_ SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Please prepare your line-itemized bid to clearly reflect specifications outlined below. One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD/RTD) General Requirements 1. Condition is new Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 2. Device is FAA-Approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD) Does your bid comply? Yes__No 3. FAA authorization shall support. at minimum. a. Private Pilot Credit: 5.25 hours b. Instrument Rating Credit: 14 hours C. Commercial Pilot Credit: 24 hours Does your bid comply? YesNo 4. Copy of FAA authorization letter provided with bid Does your bid comply? Yes___No_ Vendor Requirements 5. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of flight simulation manufacturing experience Does your bid comply? Yes_---No_ 6. Manufacturer shall maintain IS0 9001:2015 certification Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 7. Three (3) customer references operating the same simulator model shall be supplied Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Aircraft Configuration Requirements 8. Simulator shall replicate a Piper Archer PA-28-181 with operational Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and a selectable analog aircraft instrument configuration Does your bid comply? Yes__No 9. Simulator shall be modeled with a Lycoming IO-360-B4M engine Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 10. Simulator systems and performance shall closely match the actual aircraft Does your bid comply? Yes_No Cockpit Requirements 11.Cockpit design shall be open Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 12. Simulator cockpit shall be equipped with one (1) adjustable pilot seat with fore/aft travel and integrated armrests Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 13. Simulator cockpit shall have a steel mounting base Does your bid comply? YesNo 14. Cockpit shall have an ergonomic layout representative of the Piper Archer cockpit environment Does your bid comply? YesNo Avionics Requirements 15.Avionics shall be the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, utilizing actual Garmin hardware and software, version 3080.06 or later Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 16. Garmin-supplied software shall operate identically to the aircraft installation Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 17.Shall be equipped with Garmin primary flight display Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 18. Shall be equipped with Garmin multi-function display Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 19.Shall be equipped with physical bezel with G1000 buttons and knobs Does your bid comply? YesNo 20. Shall be equipped with Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Does your bid comply? YesNo 21.Shall be equipped with Garmin GMA 1360 audio panel Does your bid comply? YesNo 22. Shall be equipped with a fully operational electric trim system Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 23. Shall be equipped with Synthetic Visual Technology (SVT), Flight Path Marker, Pathways, and Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) Does your bid comply? YesNo 24. Features WAAS, SafeTaxi, FliteCharts, SID/STAR capability, Electronic Stability Protection, Under-Speed Protection, and Electric Trim functionality Does your bid comply? YesNo Analog Avionics Configuration 25.Shall provide graphical representations of all equipment required under 14 CFR §91.205(d) for IFR flight Does your bid comply? YesNo 26. Shall be equipped with a Garmin GMA Audio Panel Does your bid comply? Yes_---No 27.Shall be equipped with two (2) Garmin GNS-430W GPS/NAV/COM units Does your bid comply? YesNo 28. Shall be equipped with a Garmin GTX-330 Transponder Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 29.Shall be equipped with S-Tec 650 ADF Does your bid comply? YesNo 30.Shall be equipped with Bendix/King KAP 140 Autopilot Does your bid comply? YesNo 31.Shall be equipped with a fully operational electric trim system Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 32. The analog training environment shall be independently selectable from the G1000 configuration Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Navigation Database Requirements For Garmin G1000 and GNS-430 33. Shall be equipped with regional navigation data Does your bid comply? Yes__No 34. Garmin navigation database updates every 28 days Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 35. Supports Garmin and/or Jeppesen update subscriptions Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ Navigation Database Requirements For AATD Navigation 36. Worldwide navigation database included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 37.Jeppesen compatibility included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 38. Permits addition, modification, and deletion of navigation facilities Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 39. Permits selective navigation aid failures through the instructor station Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ Flight Control and Systems Requirements 40. Flight controls shall be equipped with one (1) control yoke, Autopilot disconnect switch, control wheel steering switch, electric trim controls and two (2) rudder pedals with toe brakes Does your bid comply? YesNo 41. Cockpit shall be equipped with four-position flap lever, elevator trim wheel, elevator trim position indicator, compass, Engine throttle, engine mixture, alternate air/carburetor heat control, fuel selector, parking brake, and pitot heat switch Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 42. Overhead or cockpit panel shall feature start, prime, battery master, alternator, fuel pump, left magneto, right magneto, landing light, navigation light, strobe light emergency battery, avionics master, hour meter and digital standby flight instrument similar to an Aspen 1000 when operating in G1000 mode Does your bid comply? YesNo Flight Control Loading Requirements 43. Shall be equipped with electric control loading system providing realistic aerodynamic control forces and trim effects Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 44. The yoke neutral position shall move forward and aft as trim settings are changed, accurately replicating aircraft trim effects and control feel Does your bid comply? Yes_No Audio System Requirements 45.Shall be equipped with engine sounds, aircraft system sounds, environmental sounds, avionics audio indications, aural warnings, and system annunciations representative of the Piper Archer platform Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 46. Shall be equipped with student/instructor intercom capability Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ Instructor Operating Station 47. Shall include an instructor station utilizing an Apple iOS application compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 48. Capabilities shall include: weather and environmental controls, aircraft malfunction controls, weight and balance adjustments, aircraft repositioning controls, VFR sectional chart display, IFR high-altitude chart display, and IFR low-altitude chart display Does your bid comply? Yes_No 49. Shall support aircraft-position sharing with ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot through connected iPaddevices Does your bid comply? YesNo_ Visual System Requirements 50. Has three-dimensional out-the-window scenery Does your bid comply? YesNo 51. Shall be equipped with a display output across three (3) HDTV monitors Does your bid comply? YesNo 52.Shall be equipped with approximately 25,000 worldwide airports Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 53. Shall be equipped with at least forty (40) high-detail cities featuring unique three- dimensional buildings Does your bid comply? Yes No 54. Shall support daytime and nighttime operations Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 55. Shall be equipped with Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) Does your bid comply? Yes__No 56. Standard manufacturer warranty Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 57.Extended manufacturer warranty available Does your bid comply? YesNo 57. Installation, commissioning, and startup support included Does your bid comply? Yes__No 58. Electronic documentation and manuals included Does your bid comply? YesNo 59. Annual software support and maintenance pricing identified separately Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ BID FORM BID # 2027-004 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD/RTD) New AATD/RTD as per bid specifications: Total Cost $. (Price to include delivery, installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, and all associated equipment necessary for operation.) Vendor Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Email: Authorized Representative (please print) Signature of Authorized Representative Any deviations to these specifications shall be addressed in writing and submitted with bid.
Transportation Research Board
OtherDC
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Nov 16, 2026
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Parkland College

Higher EducationIL

Posted

Nov 9, 2026

Closes

Nov 30, 2026

BID # 2027-003 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD)

November 9, 2026 BID INVITATION Parkland College invites you to submit a written bid for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Specifications and bidding requirements are enclosed. Please address written bids to Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Bid envelopes should be marked "BID # 2027-003 AATD" to ensure delivery. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Room A108. Any bid not received by said time and date will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. All bidders are welcome to attend the public bid opening. If you choose not to attend, you may contact the Purchasing Agent, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu, to obtain the results of the bid. No information regarding the recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be released until after the Board of Trustees meet on December 16, 2026. The Board of Trustees of Parkland College reserves the right to reject all or any part of a bid submitted, to waive any technicalities or informalities in the bidding, and to accept bids or combination of a bid deemed most favorable to and in the best interest of the college after all bids have been examined and evaluated. All bidders must fully comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding bidding on public projects and the performance of services or supplying of goods under a bid. Questions regarding the bid specifications may be addressed to Purchasing, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu. Sincerely, Lmil.cleyl Amie Loyd V.P. of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Enc: Bid form Return envelope Prices and Payments: 1. All bid prices shall be complete and include installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, all associated equipment necessary for operation requested, and delivery to Parkland College Institute of Aviation, 1 Airport Rd, Savoy, Ilinois 61874. Delivery date must be coordinated with Parkland College Aviation staff. 2. Contract will be an official Parkland College purchase order to be issued after approval of the bid by the Board of Trustees. 3. Payment shall be made in accordance with these specifications and the bid proposal submitted by the bidder. Bid will be valid for a period of sixty days from date of bid opening. 4. Any exceptions or deviations from the bid specifications must be addressed in writing and submitted with the bid 5. Parkland College is tax exempt. A copy of the exemption certificate will be furnished on request. Any bid not received by said time and at said place will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. The bids will be publicly opened and announced at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2026, Room A108 on the Parkland College campus. No decision will be made at that time. Scope This specification is written for the specific instructional needs of Parkland College and has been developed to support pilot training within the Institute of Aviation. It is the intent of Parkland College to purchase one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) configured as a Piper Archer PA-28-181 equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and a 220-degree visual display system. Purpose The purpose of these specifications is to provide a high-fidelity flight simulation training device that accurately replicates the College's Piper Archer fleet and supports Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and other approved aviation training activities General These are the specifications for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Bidders must answer all questions. Any unanswered questions will be considered noncompliant and nonresponsive and subject to rejection. Parkland College has identified a preferred solution based upon existing curriculum, fleet commonality, instructor standardization, FAA approvals, and compatibility with our current training operations. Vendors proposing an alternate solution shall clearly identify all deviations from these specifications. Business Enterprise for Minorities. Females. and Persons with Disabilities Consistent with the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act, 30 ILCS 575/0.01, et seq. (the "Act"), it is the policy of Parkland College to foster and encourage the continued economic development of minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. When Parkland College is required to competitively bid a contract, the bid documents shall additionally require all potential bidders to submit their name, the bid amount, a statement confirming whether the bidder is including in its bid work to be performed by certified as a minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. Are you certified as a minority owned business or female owned or person with a disability owned business? YesNo_ SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Please prepare your line-itemized bid to clearly reflect specifications outlined below. One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD) General Requirements 1. Condition is new Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 2. Device is FAA-Approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) Does your bid comply? Yes 3. FAA authorization shall support, at minimum: a. Private Pilot Credit: 5.25 hours b. Instrument Rating Credit: 14 hours c. Commercial Pilot Credit: 24 hours Does your bid comply? YesNo 4. Copy of FAA authorization letter provided with bid Does your bid comply? Yes_No Vendor Requirements 5.Manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of flight simulation manufacturing experience Does your bid comply? YesNo 6. Manufacturer shall maintain IS0 9001:2015 certification Does your bid comply? Yes_No 7. Three (3) customer references operating the same simulator model shall be supplied Does your bid comply? Yes_---No_ Aircraft Configuration Requirements 8. Simulator shall replicate a Piper Archer PA-28-181 Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 9. Simulator shall be modeled with a Lycoming IO-360-B4M engine Does your bid comply? YesNo 10. Simulator systems and performance shall closely match the actual aircraft Does your bid comply? YesNo Cockpit Requirements 11. Fiberglass cockpit shall be representative of the Piper Archer cabin Does your bid comply? YesNo 12. Simulator cockpit shall be equipped with two (2) adjustable seats, both with armrests Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 13. Simulator cockpit shall have an enclosed cockpit structure Does your bid comply? YesNo Avionics Requirements 14.Avionics shall be the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, utilizing actual Garmin hardware and software Does your bid comply? YesNo 15. Garmin GDU 1050 shall be the primary flight display Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 16.Shall be equipped with Garmin GDU 1054B multi-function display Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 17.Shall be equipped with Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 18.Shall be equipped with Garmin GMA 1360 audio panel Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 19. Shall be equipped with Garmin software version 3080.10 or later Does your bid comply? YesNo 20. Features WAAS, SafeTaxi, FliteCharts, SID/STAR capability, Electronic Stability Protection, Under-Speed Protection, and Electric Trim functionality Does your bid comply? YesNo_ Navigation Database Requirements 21.Garmin navigation database updates every 28 days Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 22. Worldwide navigation database included Does your bid comply? Yes_No 23. Jeppesen compatibility included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Flight Control Requirements 24. Shall be equipped with interconnected control yokes with push-to-talk, autopilot disconnect, trim, and control wheel steering functions Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 25.Shall be equipped with four (4) interconnected rudder pedals with toe brakes Does your bid comply? Yes_No 26.Shall be equipped with elevator trim wheel and indicator Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 27.Shall be equipped with rudder trim wheel and indicator Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 28. Shall be equipped with functional throttle, mixture, alternate air, fuel selector, parking brake, pitot heat, and flap controls Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 29.Shall be equipped with standby flight instrument similar to Garmin G5 Does your bid comply? YesNo Control Loading Requirements 30. Shall be equipped with electric control loading system providing realistic aerodynamic control forces and trim effects Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Circuit Breaker Requirements 31. Shall be equipped with functional circuit breakers allowing instructor-induced failures Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 32. Includes, at minimum: a. NON-ESS BUS b. LIGHTING BUS C. ENG START d. ALTR e. ALTR FIELD f. PITOT HEAT g. GEA h. ADAHRS i. AUDIO MKR j. PITCH TRIM K. AUTOPILOT Does your bid comply? YesNo Audio System Requirements 33.Shall be equipped with aircraft engine, environmental, system, warning, and avionics sounds Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 34. Shall be equipped with student/instructor intercom capability Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Instructor Operating Station 35. Shall be equipped with dedicated instructor station with dual touch-screen displays Does your bid comply? YesNo 36. Shall be equipped with aircraft repositioning capability Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 37.Shall be equipped with environmental and weather controls Does your bid comply? YesNo 38. Shall be equipped with aircraft failures and malfunction controls Does your bid comply? Yes_No 39.Shall be equipped with recording and playback capability Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 40. Shall be compatible with ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot aircraft-position sharing Does your bid comply? Yes__No Visual System Requirements 41. Has a minimum 220-degree horizontal by 57-degree vertical field of view Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 42.Shall be equipped with cylindrical wrap-around screen Does your bid comply? YesNo 43. Shall be equipped with three (3) laser-hybrid projectors Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 44. Each projector shall have a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1200 Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 45. Shall be equipped with worldwide visual database with terrain, imagery, coastlines, roads, railroads, and powerlines Does your bid comply? Yes_No 46.Shall be equipped with United States enhanced scenery including 1-meter geospecific imagery, building footprints, vegetation, and road networks Does your bid comply? YesNo_ Warranty and Support 47.Standard manufacturer warranty Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 48. Extended manufacturer warranty available Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 49. Installation, commissioning, and startup support included Does your bid comply? YesNo 50. Electronic documentation and manuals included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 51.Annual software support and maintenance pricing identified separately Does your bid comply? YesNo_ BID FORM BID # 2027-003 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD) New AATD as per bid specifications: Total Cost $ (Price to include delivery, installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, and all associated equipment necessary for operation.) Vendor Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Email: Authorized Representative (please print) Signature of Authorized Representative Any deviations to these specifications shall be addressed in writing and submitted with bid.

Kennebec Valley Community College

Higher EducationME

Posted

Nov 5, 2026

Closes

Dec 3, 2026

Competitive Bid Request for Proposal Ambulance Simulator

1.0 Introduction Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is soliciting proposals to procure an Ambulance Simulator located at the Fairfield Campus in Fairfield, Maine. A detailed explanation of the scope and specifications is contained in Section 6.0, Scope of Services. Preference will be given to the proposals conforming to the specifications provided; however, alternate recommendations may be considered. If a vendor chooses to make inquiries on the specifications provided, the rules set forth in Section 8.0, Interpretation of Contract Documents, apply. KVCC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the proposals received, in part or in whole. 2.0 Background Kennebec Valley Community College is a comprehensive community college offering technical, career, and transfer education in addition to customized training for businesses and industries in Kennebec, Somerset, Waldo and Knox Counties. The College is located on two campuses in mid-Maine. Its 70-acre main campus in Fairfield, Maine is reached by taking Exit 132 off Interstate 95. The 600-acre Harold Alfond Campus is located seven miles north of the Fairfield campus on U.S. Route 201 in Hinckley, Maine. 3.0 Schedule / Modifications Description Day/Date Time RFP Issued November 5, 2026 Site Walkthrough Not Applicable Not Applicable Proposals Due On December 3, 2026 3:00 P.M. ET Award Decision & Notification December 17, 2026 4.0 Examination of Specifications and Schedule Each bidder or authorized agent is expected to examine the bid specifications, contract documents and all other instructions pertaining to this RFP. Failure to do so will be at the bidder's own risk, and the bidder cannot secure relief on the plea of error in the bid. KVCC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in part or in whole. 5.0 Submission of Bids The Proposal, which must be signed by a person having proper authority to legally obligate the offering company, along with any additional supporting material, must be received no later than December 3, 2026 by 3:00 P.M. (ET). All proposals are to be marked "Ambulance Simulator" and mailed to: Timothy Beals EMS Program Director Kennebec Valley Community College 92 Western Avenue Fairfield, ME 04937 Proposals may also be e-mailed to: tbeals@mainecc.edu, with the subject line "Ambulance Simulator" 6.0 Scope of Services The Scope of Services set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP) represents an outline of the services the College anticipates the successful proposer to perform and is presented for the primary purpose of allowing the College to compare proposals. The precise scope of services shall be negotiated between the College and the successful Proposer. 6.1 Scope Supply and delivery of an Ambulance Simulator for classroom/lab use 6.2 Specifications The following specifications are minimum acceptable requirements. Any specific reference to manufacturer(s) and/or catalog/model/stock numbers provided is to establish the design, type of construction, quality, functional capability and performance level desired. The bidder may offer an alternate product believed to be an equal. Any alternate product(s) bid must be clearly identified by manufacturer and catalog, model or stock number. Adequate detailed specifications of the product offered must be included with your bid to establish equivalency and to ensure that the product being bid meets all specifications: General Specifications: A. Stationary modular unit resembling a Type I or Type III ambulance "box" with closed sides and doors B. Medical grade flooring in patient compartment C. Cabinets permanently attached to walls with easy to clean surface D. Squad bench, CPR seat and attendants chair, all with seatbelt restraints and corner edge padding E. Minimum of six (6) LED interior lights, three (3) over primary patient, three (3) over squad bench, to meet Federal KKK-A-1822 specifications. Lights must have independent switching F. Exterior LED Emergency lighting G. Electrical wiring shall be automotive-grade, insulated and in protective looms. Wiring shall be rated for a minimum of 125% of the load. The simulator runs off standard 110v. H. An action area with working suction and oxygen, light switches. (oxygen can be simulated with air) I. Two (2) oxygen outlets (one (1) action area and one (1) near squad bench) to include oxygen regulators J. Two (2) ceiling mounted IV hangers K. Flip up bumper with diamond plating L. Stretcher mount for Stryker stretcher (not a power load) M. Maximum dimension: 8' wide x 8.5' tall x 12' long Additional Specifications: N. Exterior door access to BLS/ALS cabinet O. Storage for long board, scoop, stair chair P. Ceiling video camera system and external monitor Q. Graphics package for 3 sides R. Storage bin containers for cabinets S. Sharps container Optional: T. If product can simulate motion, include cost as separate item 7.0 Contractor's Insurance The Contractor shall maintain throughout the term of the agreement general liability insurance to insure against all claims of bodily injury or death, and property damage, arising out of work performed under this agreement. Such insurance shall provide coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and shall list KVCC as an added insured Contractor shall also maintain worker's compensation insurance in amounts required by state law. 8.0 Interpretation of Contract Documents No oral interpretation will be provided to any bidder as to the meaning of the specifications or other contract documents. Every request for such interpretation shall be made in writing at least three (3) or more days before the proposal due date and submitted to: Brianne Pushor, Dean of Finance and Administration Ambulance Simulator Kennebec Valley Community College 92 Western Avenue Fairfield, ME 04937 or via email at bpushor@mainecc.edu Any interpretation made to a bidder will be issued in the form of an addendum to the contract/bid documents which, if issued, shall be sent as promptly as practicable to all persons to whom the specifications have been issued. All such addenda shall become part of the contract/bid documents. 9.0 Bid Review and Evaluation The College reserves the right to reject all proposals, to waive any informalities and technicalities, and to solicit and re-advertise for new proposals, or to abandon the project in its entirety. The College reserves the right to make the award to that proposer who, in the opinion of the College, will be in the best interest of and/or the most advantageous to the College. 1. Evaluation Method a. Technical ability to meet the outlined specifications b. Specification match and variations c. Added value features of proposal d. Past performance and references e. Cost of base proposal f. Rates for additional labor and equipment g. Price of additional services 10.0 Preparation of Bids KVCC seeks the proposal that meets the specifications noted in this RFP. KVCC will review all proposals. The bidder shall include with the proposal any terms and conditions specific to their proposal. Each valid proposal shall include: • The contractor's name(s) • Contact information (Address, phone, Fax, Email) • Company quote with detailed specifications and pricing • Company specific terms and conditions 11.0 Withdrawal of Bids All proposals must be valid for at least thirty (30) days after the proposal due date, after which time proposals shall expire unless the proposer had been notified and agrees to an extension. KVCC reserves the right to modify or withdraw this invitation, to reject any or all proposals, and to terminate any subsequent negotiations at any time. KVCC also reserves the right to choose the proposal that best meets the needs of its facility and training programs. 12.0 Taxation and Compliance Maine Community College System d/b/a Kennebec Valley Community College is an educational institution organized under the laws of the State of Maine and so its purchase of goods is exempt from state, federal, and local sales and use taxes. The successful bidder agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders in the performance of the Contract. 13.0 Prohibited Terms and Conditions NOTICE TO VENDORS AND BIDDERS: STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL MCCS CONTRACTS The following standard contracting terms and conditions are incorporated and shall become a part of any final contract that will be awarded by any college or other operating unit of the Maine Community College System (collectively "MCCS"). These terms and conditions derive from the public nature and limited resources of the MCCS. MCCS DOES NOT AGREE TO: 1. Provide any defense, hold harmless or indemnity; 2. Waive any statutory or constitutional immunity; 3. Apply the law of a state other than Maine; 4. Procure types or amounts of insurance beyond those MCCS already maintains or waive any rights of subrogation; 5. Add any entity as an additional insured to MCCS policies of insurance; 6. Pay attorneys' fees; costs, including collection costs; expenses or liquidated damages; 7. Promise confidentiality in a manner contrary to Maine's Freedom of Access Act; 8. Permit an entity to change unilaterally any term or condition once the contract is signed; 9. Automatic renewals for term(s) greater than month-to-month; 10. Limitations on MCCS' recovery of lawful damages incurred as a result of breach of the contract; 11. Limitation of the time period under which claims can be made or actions brought arising from the contract; 12. Vendor's terms prevailing over MCCS' standard terms and conditions, including addenda; and 13. Unilateral modifications to the contract by the vendor. BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, BID OR OTHER OFFER TO DO BUSINESS WITH MCCS, YOUR ENTITY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT: Your entity will identify at the time of submission which, if any, portion or your submitted materials are entitled to "trade secret" exemption from disclosure under Maine's Freedom of Access Act; that failure to so identify will authorize MCCS to conclude that no portions are so exempt; and that your entity will defend, indemnify and hold harmless MCCS in any and all legal actions that seek to compel MCCS to disclose under Maine's Freedom of Access Act some or all of your submitted materials and/or contract, if any, executed between MCCS and your entity; 1. The above standard terms and conditions are thereby incorporated into any agreement entered into between MCCS and your entity; that such terms and condition shall control in the event of any conflict with such agreement; and that your entity will not propose or demand any contrary terms; 2. The above standard terms and conditions will govern the interpretation of such agreement notwithstanding the expression of any other term and/or condition to the contrary; and 3. Your entity will not propose to any college or other operating unit of the MCCS any contractual documents of any kind that are not in at least 11-point black font on a white background and completely contained in one Word or PDF document, and that any references to terms and conditions, privacy policies or any other conditions referenced outside of the contract will not apply. Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _________________

Parkland College

Higher EducationIL

Posted

Nov 9, 2026

Closes

Nov 30, 2026

BID # 2027-004 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD/RTD)

Parkland College invites you to submit a written bid for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD). Specifications and bidding requirements are enclosed. Please address written bids to Purchasing, Room A108, Parkland College, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Bid envelopes should be marked "BID # 2027-004 AATD/RTD" to ensure delivery. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Room A108. Any bid not received by said time and date will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. All bidders are welcome to attend the public bid opening. If you choose not to attend, you may contact the Purchasing Agent, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu, to obtain the results of the bid. No information regarding the recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be released until after the Board of Trustees meet on December 16, 2026. The Board of Trustees of Parkland College reserves the right to reject all or any part of a bid submitted, to waive any technicalities or informalities in the bidding, and to accept bids or combination of a bid deemed most favorable to and in the best interest of the college after all bids have been examined and evaluated. All bidders must fully comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding bidding on public projects and the performance of services or supplying of goods under a bid. Questions regarding the bid specifications may be addressed to Purchasing, at (217) 351-2232, or via email at purchasing@parkland.edu. Sincerely, Lenis eyh Amie Loyd V.P. of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer Enc: Bid form Return envelope Prices and Payments: 1. All bid prices shall be complete and include installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, all associated equipment necessary for operation requested, and delivery to Parkland College Institute of Aviation, 1 Airport Rd, Savoy, Ilinois 2. Delivery date must be coordinated with Parkland College Aviation staff. 3. Contract will be an official Parkland College purchase order to be issued after approval of the bid by the Board of Trustees. 4. Payment shall be made in accordance with these specifications and the bid proposal submitted by the bidder. Bid will be valid for a period of sixty days from date of bid opening. 5. Any exceptions or deviations from the bid specifications must be addressed in writing and submitted with the bid. 6. Parkland College is tax exempt. A copy of the exemption certificate will be furnished on request. Any bid not received by said time and at said place will not be considered. Bids sent by facsimile machine or email will not be accepted. The bids will be publicly opened and announced at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2026, Room A108 on the Parkland College campus. No decision will be made at that time. Scope This specification is written for the specific instructional needs of Parkland College and has been developed to support pilot training within the Institute of Aviation. It is the intent of Parkland College to purchase one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD) configured as a Piper Archer PA-28-181 equipped with both Garmin G1000 NXi and conventional analog avionics training configurations. Purpose The purpose of these specifications is to procure a high-fidelity flight simulation training device that accurately replicates the College's Piper Archer fleet and supports Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and other approved aviation training programs. The College seeks a simulator that aligns with its existing aircraft fleet, FAA-approved curriculum, and instructional objectives. To ensure compatibility with these requirements, the specifications outlined herein are intentionally detailed. Bidders proposing alternative configurations must clearly identify and describe any deviations from the stated requirements. The selected vendor shall provide a complete turnkey solution, including delivery, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning, fully ready for instructional use upon acceptance by the College. General These are the specifications for one (1) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD). Bidders must answer all questions. Any unanswered questions will be considered noncompliant and nonresponsive and subject to rejection. Parkland College has identified a preferred solution based upon existing curriculum, fleet commonality, instructor standardization, FAA approvals, and compatibility with our current training operations. Vendors proposing an alternate solution shall clearly identify all deviations from these specifications. Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Consistent with the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act, 30 ILCS 575/0.01, et seq. (the "Act"), it is the policy of Parkland College to foster and encourage the continued economic development of minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. When Parkland College is required to competitively bid a contract, the bid documents shall additionally require all potential bidders to submit their name, the bid amount, a statement confirming whether the bidder is including in its bid work to be performed by certified as a minority owned businesses, female owned businesses, and businesses owned by a person with a disability. Are you certified as a minority owned business or female owned or person with a disability owned business? YesNo_ SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Please prepare your line-itemized bid to clearly reflect specifications outlined below. One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD/RTD) General Requirements 1. Condition is new Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 2. Device is FAA-Approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD/RTD) Does your bid comply? Yes__No 3. FAA authorization shall support. at minimum. a. Private Pilot Credit: 5.25 hours b. Instrument Rating Credit: 14 hours C. Commercial Pilot Credit: 24 hours Does your bid comply? YesNo 4. Copy of FAA authorization letter provided with bid Does your bid comply? Yes___No_ Vendor Requirements 5. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of flight simulation manufacturing experience Does your bid comply? Yes_---No_ 6. Manufacturer shall maintain IS0 9001:2015 certification Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 7. Three (3) customer references operating the same simulator model shall be supplied Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Aircraft Configuration Requirements 8. Simulator shall replicate a Piper Archer PA-28-181 with operational Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and a selectable analog aircraft instrument configuration Does your bid comply? Yes__No 9. Simulator shall be modeled with a Lycoming IO-360-B4M engine Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 10. Simulator systems and performance shall closely match the actual aircraft Does your bid comply? Yes_No Cockpit Requirements 11.Cockpit design shall be open Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 12. Simulator cockpit shall be equipped with one (1) adjustable pilot seat with fore/aft travel and integrated armrests Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 13. Simulator cockpit shall have a steel mounting base Does your bid comply? YesNo 14. Cockpit shall have an ergonomic layout representative of the Piper Archer cockpit environment Does your bid comply? YesNo Avionics Requirements 15.Avionics shall be the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, utilizing actual Garmin hardware and software, version 3080.06 or later Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 16. Garmin-supplied software shall operate identically to the aircraft installation Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 17.Shall be equipped with Garmin primary flight display Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 18. Shall be equipped with Garmin multi-function display Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 19.Shall be equipped with physical bezel with G1000 buttons and knobs Does your bid comply? YesNo 20. Shall be equipped with Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Does your bid comply? YesNo 21.Shall be equipped with Garmin GMA 1360 audio panel Does your bid comply? YesNo 22. Shall be equipped with a fully operational electric trim system Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 23. Shall be equipped with Synthetic Visual Technology (SVT), Flight Path Marker, Pathways, and Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) Does your bid comply? YesNo 24. Features WAAS, SafeTaxi, FliteCharts, SID/STAR capability, Electronic Stability Protection, Under-Speed Protection, and Electric Trim functionality Does your bid comply? YesNo Analog Avionics Configuration 25.Shall provide graphical representations of all equipment required under 14 CFR §91.205(d) for IFR flight Does your bid comply? YesNo 26. Shall be equipped with a Garmin GMA Audio Panel Does your bid comply? Yes_---No 27.Shall be equipped with two (2) Garmin GNS-430W GPS/NAV/COM units Does your bid comply? YesNo 28. Shall be equipped with a Garmin GTX-330 Transponder Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 29.Shall be equipped with S-Tec 650 ADF Does your bid comply? YesNo 30.Shall be equipped with Bendix/King KAP 140 Autopilot Does your bid comply? YesNo 31.Shall be equipped with a fully operational electric trim system Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 32. The analog training environment shall be independently selectable from the G1000 configuration Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ Navigation Database Requirements For Garmin G1000 and GNS-430 33. Shall be equipped with regional navigation data Does your bid comply? Yes__No 34. Garmin navigation database updates every 28 days Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 35. Supports Garmin and/or Jeppesen update subscriptions Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ Navigation Database Requirements For AATD Navigation 36. Worldwide navigation database included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 37.Jeppesen compatibility included Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 38. Permits addition, modification, and deletion of navigation facilities Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ 39. Permits selective navigation aid failures through the instructor station Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ Flight Control and Systems Requirements 40. Flight controls shall be equipped with one (1) control yoke, Autopilot disconnect switch, control wheel steering switch, electric trim controls and two (2) rudder pedals with toe brakes Does your bid comply? YesNo 41. Cockpit shall be equipped with four-position flap lever, elevator trim wheel, elevator trim position indicator, compass, Engine throttle, engine mixture, alternate air/carburetor heat control, fuel selector, parking brake, and pitot heat switch Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 42. Overhead or cockpit panel shall feature start, prime, battery master, alternator, fuel pump, left magneto, right magneto, landing light, navigation light, strobe light emergency battery, avionics master, hour meter and digital standby flight instrument similar to an Aspen 1000 when operating in G1000 mode Does your bid comply? YesNo Flight Control Loading Requirements 43. Shall be equipped with electric control loading system providing realistic aerodynamic control forces and trim effects Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 44. The yoke neutral position shall move forward and aft as trim settings are changed, accurately replicating aircraft trim effects and control feel Does your bid comply? Yes_No Audio System Requirements 45.Shall be equipped with engine sounds, aircraft system sounds, environmental sounds, avionics audio indications, aural warnings, and system annunciations representative of the Piper Archer platform Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 46. Shall be equipped with student/instructor intercom capability Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ Instructor Operating Station 47. Shall include an instructor station utilizing an Apple iOS application compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 48. Capabilities shall include: weather and environmental controls, aircraft malfunction controls, weight and balance adjustments, aircraft repositioning controls, VFR sectional chart display, IFR high-altitude chart display, and IFR low-altitude chart display Does your bid comply? Yes_No 49. Shall support aircraft-position sharing with ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot through connected iPaddevices Does your bid comply? YesNo_ Visual System Requirements 50. Has three-dimensional out-the-window scenery Does your bid comply? YesNo 51. Shall be equipped with a display output across three (3) HDTV monitors Does your bid comply? YesNo 52.Shall be equipped with approximately 25,000 worldwide airports Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 53. Shall be equipped with at least forty (40) high-detail cities featuring unique three- dimensional buildings Does your bid comply? Yes No 54. Shall support daytime and nighttime operations Does your bid comply? Yes__No_ 55. Shall be equipped with Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) Does your bid comply? Yes__No 56. Standard manufacturer warranty Does your bid comply? YesNo_ 57.Extended manufacturer warranty available Does your bid comply? YesNo 57. Installation, commissioning, and startup support included Does your bid comply? Yes__No 58. Electronic documentation and manuals included Does your bid comply? YesNo 59. Annual software support and maintenance pricing identified separately Does your bid comply? Yes_No_ BID FORM BID # 2027-004 One (1) FAA-Approved Advanced Aviaton Training Device (AATD/RTD) New AATD/RTD as per bid specifications: Total Cost $. (Price to include delivery, installation, commissioning, startup training, warranty, and all associated equipment necessary for operation.) Vendor Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Fax Number: Email: Authorized Representative (please print) Signature of Authorized Representative Any deviations to these specifications shall be addressed in writing and submitted with bid.

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Nov 16, 2026

Live Fire Training Facilities for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters (Request for Proposal)

Development of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) live fire training facilities.