Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #66
TSTC seeks three runnable aircraft-engine test stands for aviation maintenance instruction
Posted
November 03, 2026
Respond By
November 24, 2026
Identifier
66
NAICS
336412, 333618, 333611
Texas State Technical College is seeking three operational aircraft-engine test stands for aviation maintenance instruction at its Waco campus. - Buyer: Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Strategic Sourcing Department, Strategic Procurement Division; Aviation Maintenance, Waco campus. - Requested equipment: - One runnable 4-cylinder reciprocating-engine test stand with carburetor, comparable to AeroTrain AE-30-4C. - One runnable 4-cylinder reciprocating-engine test stand with fuel injection, comparable to AeroTrain AE-30-4FI. - One runnable turboshaft-engine test stand, comparable to AeroTrain AE-32-250 / Allison 250. - Named OEM: AeroTrain. The cited models are comparables; equivalent equipment is acceptable. - Requirements: Equipment must be operational and suitable for hands-on instructional use, with standard components, controls, manuals, and safety or instructional documentation. Proposals should describe specifications, warranty, technical support, parts availability, lead time, delivery and site needs, and itemized pricing. Suppliers should identify any required or available setup, commissioning, inspection, acceptance testing, startup assistance, and training. TSTC prefers the quickest available lead time.
Description
Texas State Technical College is seeking proposals for three runnable aircraft engine test stands for aviation maintenance instruction at its Waco campus: two 4-cylinder reciprocating engine stands (one carburetor and one fuel-injection version) and one turboshaft engine stand. The supplier must provide the equipment with standard components, controls, documentation, warranty, and delivery needed for instructional use. Proposals should address specifications and equivalency, operational readiness, support and documentation, delivery and implementation, and itemized pricing. Equipment must be functional and ready for use upon delivery, with any required setup, installation, inspection, or acceptance testing described.