Aviation Engine Test Stands at TSTC - Waco Follow Solicitation

Texas State Technical College is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide runnable aircraft engine test stands for instructional use in the Aviation Maintenance at the Waco campus. The equipment will support hands-on student training involving reciprocating and turbine engine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance-related instructional activities.

The selected supplier shall provide two runnable reciprocating engine test stands and one runnable turbine engine test stand, including all standard components, controls, documentation, warranty, and delivery necessary for instructional use.

TSTC is seeking the following equipment or approved equivalent solutions:

1. One runnable 4-cylinder reciprocating engine on engine test stand — carburetor version
- Comparable to AeroTrain AE-30-4C or equivalent.
- Must be a fully runnable reciprocating engine mounted on an operational test stand.
- Must be suitable for aviation maintenance instructional use.
2. One runnable 4-cylinder reciprocating engine on engine test stand — fuel injection version
- Comparable to AeroTrain AE-30-4FI or equivalent.
- Must be a fully runnable reciprocating engine mounted on an operational test stand.
- Must be suitable for aviation maintenance instructional use.
3. One runnable turboshaft engine on test stand
- Comparable to AeroTrain AE-32-250 Runnable Turboshaft Engine Allison 250 on test stand or equivalent.
- Must be a fully runnable turbine/turboshaft engine mounted on an operational test stand.
- Must be suitable for aviation maintenance instructional use.

The supplier shall provide equipment that is new or otherwise clearly identified by condition and operational status, fully functional, and ready for use upon delivery, subject to any required installation, setup, inspection, or acceptance testing. TSTC prefers the quickest available lead time.

The supplier shall provide all standard manufacturer documentation, operating instructions, maintenance guidance, warranty information, and any recommended safety or instructional materials. If installation, startup assistance, training, or commissioning is available or required, the supplier shall clearly describe those services in its proposal.

Delivery shall be made to TSTC’s Waco campus or other location identified in the solicitation documents. The supplier shall identify delivery requirements, estimated lead time, freight costs, and any site preparation requirements necessary for successful delivery and use.

**Portal submissions only:** Proposals must be submitted through the portal; email submissions cannot be accepted.

Questions: Please post all inquiries to the event’s Q&A Board within the portal so we can provide formal responses.

Registration: If new to the portal, please register early to avoid delays.

The evaluation of the proposals shall be based on the requirements described in this RFP. All properly submitted proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by TSTC in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth below:

| Evaluation Criteria | Points |
| --- | --- |
| Equipment Specifications and Equivalency | 30 |
| Operational Readiness and Instructional Suitability | 25 |
| Warranty, Support, and Documentation | 15 |
| Delivery Schedule and Implementation Requirements | 10 |
| Pricing | 20 |
| Total | 100 |