Merx #21302

Avionics Upgrade for Airbus Helicopters Fleet in Ontario

Ontario Shared Services is initiating a procurement for avionics upgrades to its helicopter fleet to enhance forest fire suppression operations. - Government Buyer: - Ontario Shared Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus (helicopter manufacturer) - Garmin (avionics system OEM) - Equivalent avionics system vendors may also be considered - Products/Services Requested: - Supply of fully integrated Garmin G500H TXI avionics systems with Enablement Options, or equivalent systems - For one Airbus AS350B2 helicopter - For seven Airbus EC130B4 helicopters - Total quantity: 8 avionics systems - Services for maintenance, repair, modification, rebuilding, and installation of avionics systems on each helicopter - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Upgrades must be performed sequentially, one aircraft at a time, until the entire fleet is completed - Equipment must support forest fire suppression operations - Both supply of avionics and installation/maintenance services are included in scope

Description

The Ministry of Ontario Shared Services is seeking bids for an avionics upgrade for its fleet consisting of one Airbus AS350B2 helicopter and seven Airbus EC130B4 helicopters. The upgrade involves installing specialized avionics equipment, specifically a fully integrated Garmin G500H TXI with Enablement Options or an equivalent system, to support forest fire suppression efforts. The work will be performed sequentially on each aircraft until the entire fleet is upgraded. This procurement includes both goods (aerospace equipment) and services related to maintenance, repair, modification, rebuilding, and installation of the avionics systems.

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