What the buyer needs
AI summaryTexas State Technical College seeks proposals for runnable aircraft engine test stands for its Waco campus Aviation Maintenance program. The equipment will support student training in engine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The college requires three test stands: two for reciprocating engines (carburetor and fuel injection versions) and one for a turboshaft engine. All must be fully runnable and suitable for instructional use. Proposals must detail equipment specifications, operational readiness, warranty, support, documentation, delivery schedule, and itemized pricing. TSTC will evaluate submissions based on these criteria, with a total of 100 points.
Scope of work
- One runnable 4-cylinder reciprocating engine on engine test stand — carburetor version
- One runnable 4-cylinder reciprocating engine on engine test stand — fuel injection version
- One runnable turboshaft engine on test stand
- Standard manufacturer documentation, operating instructions, maintenance guidance, warranty info, and safety materials
- Delivery, freight, and unloading to TSTC's Waco campus
- Optional installation, setup, startup assistance, training, or commissioning if available
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Equipment Specifications and Equivalency | 30 |
| Operational Readiness and Instructional Suitability | 25 |
| Pricing | 20 |
| Warranty, Support, and Documentation | 15 |
| Delivery Schedule and Implementation Requirements | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Supplier must be qualified to provide runnable aircraft engine test stands suitable for aviation maintenance instructional use
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal addressing Criteria One: Equipment Specifications and Equivalency
- Proposal addressing Criteria Two: Operational Readiness and Instructional Suitability
- Proposal addressing Criteria Three: Warranty, Support, and Documentation
- Proposal addressing Criteria Four: Delivery Schedule and Implementation Requirements
- Proposal addressing Criteria Five: Pricing (Itemized pricing for each test stand and total proposed cost)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Proposals must be submitted through the portal at https://texas-state-technical-college.public-portal.us.workdayspend.com/. Email submissions cannot be accepted.