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City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2626800

Philadelphia Police Helicopter Maintenance Services (Airbus AS350B2 & Safran Arriel 1D1)

Posted

August 20, 2026

Respond By

September 23, 2026

Identifier

B2626800

NAICS

488190

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department is seeking bids for comprehensive maintenance services for its police helicopters, specifically the Airbus AS350B2 model and Safran Arriel 1D1 engines. - Government Buyer: - City of Philadelphia Procurement Department - Citywide Police Department - OEMs Highlighted: - Airbus Helicopters (AS350B2 airframe) - Safran (Arriel 1D1 engines) - Services Requested: - Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs for Airbus AS350B2 helicopters and Safran Arriel 1D1 engines - Compliance with OEM manuals, service letters, bulletins, and airworthiness directives - Log book entries, minor repairs, and emergency response - 24/7 emergency contact availability - Computer tracking of inspections and parts status - Maintenance facility must be located within 10 miles of Philadelphia Northeast Airport - Inspection Line Items: - 24 units: 50-hour lube inspections (Airbus AS350B2) - 150 units: 8-hour flight time inspections (Airbus AS350B2) - 12 units: 100-hour/airframe progressive inspections (Airbus AS350B2) - 4 units: 300-hour inspections (Airbus AS350B2) - 1 unit: 1200-hour inspection (Airbus AS350B2) - Unique Requirements: - All work must comply with Airbus Helicopter AS350B2 manual (revision NR027) - Maintenance facility proximity requirement (within 10 miles of Philadelphia Northeast Airport) - Mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting - Estimated contract value: $787,848 - Contract term: one year, with options for renewal up to two additional years and one seven-month period

Description

This solicitation is for the maintenance of police helicopters for the City of Philadelphia. The contract includes inspections and services in accordance with the Airbus Helicopter AS350B2 manual, including scheduled inspections such as 50 hour lube, 8 hours of flight time inspection, 100 hour/airframe progressive inspection, 300 hour inspection, and 1200 hour inspection. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and quotes must be submitted electronically through PHLContracts by the specified deadline. The contract term is from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with options to renew.

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