North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #IFB-060-2726003-CLM

Award for Purchase of Airbus H-145 Helicopter and Support Services by County of Orange

This award summary details the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner's procurement of a new Airbus H-145 SP/DP IFR Helicopter from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner, Air Support Detail - OEM and Vendor: - Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (sole OEM and vendor) - Products and Equipment: - One (1) 2025 Airbus H-145 SP/DP IFR Helicopter with factory-installed basic aircraft equipment - Additional airframe equipment: cable cutter system, dual cargo hooks, external hoist, cameras, multi-purpose attachment points - Managed completions: PA system, cockpit NVG STC, scene lights, payload mounts, hoist camera, radios, monitors, flooring, and other avionics/equipment - Additional options: ferry flight, offsite acceptance/delivery, engineering/flight test, dual cargo hook weighing system, professional ground station vision system, health monitoring system, high density seating - Services Included: - Customized training for pilots and maintenance personnel (standard, IFR, refresher, and distance training) - Warranty coverage up to 2000 flight hours or 36 months after delivery - Technical publications, data exchange, and export control provisions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No substitutions or used helicopters permitted - Firm fixed fee contract with 30% advance payment and 70% upon acceptance - Delivery scheduled for 2027 at Hangar One Avionics, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $17.27 million - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Delivery at Hangar One Avionics, Inc., Carlsbad, CA - Sheriff-Coroner Air Support Detail, Costa Mesa, CA - County of Orange Deputy Purchasing Agent Office, Santa Ana, CA

Description

The County of Orange is procuring an Airbus H-145 Helicopter through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. This is a one-time purchase contract with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. The contract is a firm fixed fee agreement covering the delivery and associated services for the helicopter. The contract period starts on May 20, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2027, with performance in Santa Ana, California. The procurement includes warranty, training, data exchange, technical publications, and export control as part of the contract attachments.

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