CanadaBuys #26-58151

Engineering Services and Support for Convair 580 Aircraft at NRC Flight Research Laboratory

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Flight Research Laboratory is seeking specialized engineering services and support for its Convair 580 aircraft. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Flight Research Laboratory - OEM Highlight: - KF Aerospace is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and holder of the Convair 580 Type Certificate and intellectual property - Vendors: - KF Aerospace (pre-identified supplier) - Services Requested: - Engineering studies and certified structural modifications (including hardpoint and pylon assemblies) - Support for external sensor integration - Ongoing maintenance and repair - Technical support and engineering analysis (flight loads, aerodynamics) - Flight testing - Component manufacturing - Provision of design and manufacturing data - Ordering and machining raw materials - Pylon completion, fit out, finishing, and procurement of additional components/parts - Unique Requirements: - Only suppliers holding the Convair 580 Type Certificate and intellectual property are eligible - Procurement is limited to Canadian or eligible trade partner suppliers due to technical and regulatory reasons - No specific products or part numbers listed; focus is on specialized engineering services - Contract Details: - Proposed contract period is one year with four optional years (totaling five years) - Subject to multiple Canadian and international trade agreements

Description

The National Research Council's Flight Research Laboratory operates a Convair 580 aircraft for flight research, which is frequently modified and requires engineering support from the holder of the aircraft's Type design and intellectual property. The contract is for engineering services and support related to the Convair 580, including engineering studies, modifications to support external sensors, ongoing maintenance and repair, and technical support. The contract duration is 5 months starting from October 15, 2026. The procurement method is an Advance Contract Award Notice, and the work involves fixed wing aircraft maintenance and repair services.

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