# Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #005-RFB-3160-2027

Iowa DPS turnkey law-enforcement patrol aircraft

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** December 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 005-RFB-3160-2027
**NAICS:** 336411

Iowa is seeking a turnkey, law-enforcement-equipped patrol aircraft for the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
- **Government buyer:** Iowa Department of Public Safety (IADPS), Aircraft Operations Division; the solicitation is issued through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services.
- **Procurement:** One new, 2026-model-or-later, single-engine land aircraft, with the option to purchase additional aircraft under the resulting agreement.
- **Named OEMs and brands:** **Garmin** (G1000 NXi, GTX 345, TAWS-B, GFC 700, GDL 60), **Artex** (ELT 1000), and **DuPont** (Imron or similar-quality paint). The manufacturer of the optional TDFM 9000 radio is not identified.
- **Aircraft requirements:** Normally aspirated six-cylinder engine rated at least 230 horsepower, fixed tricycle landing gear, three-blade constant-speed propeller, minimum 900-nautical-mile range, 140-knot cruise speed, 900-pound useful load, and 18,100-foot certified ceiling. Must seat the pilot, copilot, and at least two passengers.
- **Equipment and completion:** FAA-compliant installation and integration of the required avionics and law-enforcement equipment; the TDFM 9000 radio, antennas, and ISICS compatibility are optional. Paint scheme requires IADPS approval.
- **Delivery and support:** Provide aircraft documentation, inspections and testing, instructor-led operation, safety, and maintenance training, and delivery milestone reporting. Vendors must show experience on at least three law-enforcement aircraft projects and access to an FAA-designated repair station.
- **Warranty and schedule:** Final inspection and acceptance are due within 24 months of award. Minimum warranties include two years for the aircraft and airframe equipment (with a 1,000-flight-hour minimum for general aircraft components), two years for standard avionics hardware, three years for the propeller, and one year for paint and interior.

### Description

The Iowa Department of Public Safety seeks bids for one new, single-engine land police patrol aircraft, including procurement of the base aircraft and completion and integration of airborne law enforcement equipment. The aircraft must meet the specifications in the attached document, including performance, airworthiness, avionics, warranty, and delivery requirements. The fully completed aircraft must be ready for final inspection and acceptance within 24 months of award. Additional units may be purchased from a master agreement awarded through the solicitation.

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