Opportunity
Los Angeles AdvantageVSS #RFB-40-210000910064-2
Los Angeles Awards Sole Source Contract for Airbus Helicopter, Parts, and Maintenance (AS350B2/B3)
Posted
June 10, 2021
Respond By
June 28, 2021
Identifier
RFB-40-210000910064-2
NAICS
336411, 488190
This opportunity involves the City of Los Angeles awarding a sole source contract for helicopter procurement, parts, and maintenance services for its Eurocopter AS350B2 and AS350B3 fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Los Angeles (local government) - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus Helicopters (OEM) - Eurocopter (model line, now part of Airbus Helicopters) - Products/Services Requested: - Helicopter, AS350B3 (LAPD H125 specification) - New, remanufactured, and exchange parts for AS350B2 and AS350B3 - Manuals and publications for maintenance and operation - Maintenance and repair labor (including component overhauls and additional work) - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; discounts to be applied to entire price list/catalog - Includes both supply of parts and labor services - Covers annual requirements with potential for renewal or extension - Quantities: - 1 helicopter (AS350B3) - Multiple labor line items (up to 750 hours for standard maintenance, plus additional labor and overhauls) - Place of Performance: - City of Los Angeles (LAPD aviation operations) - The contract covers both the solicitation and award phases, ensuring continuity of helicopter operations for the city.
Description
The City of Los Angeles issued a solicitation for helicopter parts and services specifically for Eurocopter models AS350B2 and AS350B3. The procurement includes new, remanufactured, and exchange parts, as well as labor for work performed according to contract specifications. The solicitation is a sole source request for an annual requirements contract, with a significant line item for a helicopter AS350B3 as per LAPD H125 specifications. Bidders are expected to provide pricing and services as outlined in the solicitation documents.