Opportunity
Kentucky Community And Technical College System Bidlocker #KCT-01446
Lease of 1967 Cessna 172H Airplane with Garmin Avionics for Somerset Community College
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
KCT-01446
NAICS
532411
Somerset Community College, part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), is seeking bids for the lease of a specific airplane to support its aviation program. - Government Buyer: - Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) - Somerset Community College - Procurement to Payment Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Cessna (manufacturer of the requested aircraft) - Garmin (manufacturer of specified avionics) - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of a 1967 Cessna 172H airplane - FAA registration required - Airframe total time ≤ 4,269 hours - Engine since major overhaul ≤ 300 hours - Fully airworthy and FAA-compliant at delivery - No liens or encumbrances - Interior: like new leather; Exterior: like new paint - Fresh annual inspection (June 2026 or later) - Avionics: Garmin G3X Primary Flight Display, Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot, Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM, Garmin GNC 215 NAV/COM, Garmin G5 Standby ADI/HIS, Garmin GTX 35R Remote Transponder, Garmin GMA 245R Remote Audio Panel - Additional: Hobbs hour meter actuated by engine oil pressure gauge - Hourly lease rate inclusive of all fees - Lease-end purchase option may be included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, KY - Delivery deadline: July 1, 2026 - Aircraft must be delivered with a fresh annual inspection - Contract term: two years, with one-year renewal options - Lease must be inclusive of all transportation and delivery charges - Compliance with non-collusion and non-conflict of interest statements - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, KY - Somerset Community College, Somerset, KY - KCTCS Procurement to Payment Department, Versailles, KY
Description
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Somerset Community College, is soliciting bids to establish a contract for leasing an airplane. The airplane is to be delivered to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport in Somerset, KY. The procurement is managed by the Office of Procurement to Payment Services. Bids must be submitted by May 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.