City of Tampa #27-X-00031

Specialized recurrent flight training for Tampa Police Department Bell helicopters

The City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Unit is seeking qualified providers for recurring specialized training for its Bell helicopter fleet. - Government buyer: City of Tampa, Police Department, Tampa Police Department Aviation Unit. Procurement contact: Arian Cora, Procurement Analyst. - OEM: Bell, manufacturer of the Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft. - Requested service: Annual recurrent and aircraft-specific flight training for the Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 fleet; no quantity, part number, or training provider is specified. - Training requirements: Touchdown autorotations; hydraulic-system failures and emergency landings; aircraft trim failures; FADEC malfunctions; anti-torque system failures; NVG emergency procedures; and other applicable helicopter emergency procedures. Also includes Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression, AirTEP operations involving Human External Cargo (HEC), and law-enforcement aviation training. - Provider qualifications and compliance: Instructors must demonstrate relevant Bell helicopter, advanced emergency-procedure, and public-safety aviation experience. Training must meet applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer procedures, City aviation-insurance requirements, and operational needs. - Performance period: Annual recurrent training is required; the notice does not specify a start date, end date, total duration, or option years.

Description

The City of Tampa Police Department Aviation Unit is seeking specialized, annual recurrent helicopter flight training for its Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft. Training includes aircraft-specific instruction and emergency procedures, including autorotations, system failures, and NVG emergencies, as well as Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression and AirTEP operations involving Human External Cargo. Vendors must document relevant aircraft and instructor experience, certifications, and their ability to comply with applicable FAA, manufacturer, and City aviation insurance requirements. This intent to single source posting is intended to determine whether other qualified providers can meet the requirements.

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