Turbine Training Engines for TSTC - Waco

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is soliciting non-airworthy turbine training engines and stationary stands for use in its aviation powerplant labs at the Waco campus to support hands-on instruction in hot-section inspections, engine disassembly, reassembly, and system familiarization. The requirement includes six non-running turboprop training engines representative of a small-to-mid-size free-turbine design and six compatible stationary stands, with an optional addendum for six additional identical stands. All engines and stands must be fully de-fueled, decontaminated, with all fluids drained and lines capped or plugged; they must be free of hazardous materials and cleaned to ensure safe handling. Airworthiness-identifying markings, serial numbers, or tags must be removed or defaced to prevent any possibility of return to service. Each unit must be accompanied by component ID labels, a detailed parts manifest listing major assemblies and subassemblies, and a brief instructional reference—available in digital or printed format—that covers system overview, component identification, and safety procedures. Delivery is required FOB destination to TSTC Aviation at 100 Campus Drive, Waco, TX 76705, with suppliers required to schedule delivery at least five business days in advance and ensure protection against damage and corrosion during transit. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the TSTC Strategic Sourcing portal by the deadline of June 10, 2026, and must include a detailed description of the offered equipment demonstrating compliance with functional requirements, firm pricing for a 120-day period covering unit costs for the six engines, six stands, the optional six additional stands, and freight charges, a firm lead time after receipt of order with a defined delivery window, and a warranty statement guaranteeing at least one year of coverage for parts completeness and defect replacement, though no operability warranty is implied. Evaluation will prioritize quoted specifications at 45%, pricing at 30%, delivery and warranty terms at 20%, and history of support for Texas higher education institutions at 5%, which requires documentation of sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations, internships, externships, or apprenticeships provided to IHEs in Texas. The solicitation permits “or equal” products if they meet equivalent functional performance and instructional objectives. All submissions must adhere strictly to the portal process—email submissions are not accepted—and inquiries must be made through the official Q&A board. Failure to meet any of the specified conditions, including equipment condition, documentation,