Piper Seminole Acquisition

Auburn University is soliciting sealed bids under solicitation AU-2026-0001040 for the acquisition of three 2026 PA-44-180 Piper Seminole aircraft for the School of Aviation. These aircraft are essential for providing multi-engine flight instruction required for commercial pilot certification and the completion of Professional Flight degrees. The solicitation opened on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of September 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT. All bids must be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal and must be quoted as F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. Award selection is based on the best interest of the University and its facilities, with the University reserving the right to request oral presentations from the most advantageous proposers. Bidders must provide a notarized disclosure statement and certify compliance with Alabama state and local tax laws, federal immigration laws, and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, bidders must certify they are not on the Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended, and Ineligible Bidders. The University emphasizes a commitment to Small Business and Small Disadvantaged business participation and requires reporting on such participation if subcontracting is utilized. Primary contact for this procurement is Kyle Long.