Opportunity
Kentucky Community And Technical College System Bidlocker #RFP-0354
Aviation Maintenance Services for Somerset Community College Aircraft
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
RFP-0354
NAICS
488190
This opportunity is for aviation maintenance services at Somerset Community College, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS): - Government Buyer: - Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) - Somerset Community College - Procurement to Payment Services office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Aircraft types serviced include Cessna 172 and Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (noted as OEMs) - Products/Services Requested: - FAA-compliant maintenance services for fixed-wing aircraft - Scheduled inspections: 50-hour, 100-hour, and annual - Preventative and unscheduled maintenance - Aircraft on Ground (AOG) rapid response support - FAA compliance services (airworthiness directives, logbook management, return-to-service documentation) - Data sharing services for project-related employee data (FERPA compliance required) - Maintenance initially for one aircraft, with potential expansion to three by 2029 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to FAA regulations and manufacturer-approved practices - Data privacy and FERPA compliance for any shared employee data - Maintenance scheduling must accommodate flight training needs - Quick response for AOG situations - Detailed cost breakdowns required in proposals - Contract governed by Kentucky state law - One-year base period with possible renewals
Description
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is soliciting proposals for aviation maintenance services at Somerset Community College. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the intention to enter competitive negotiation. Proposals must be received by August 31, 2026, 4:00 pm Eastern Time. The contract will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the contents of the successful proposal may become part of the contract awarded.