Title
Pilot Simulator Training Contract - RFA 24-0390 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52618) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with SIMCOM International, Inc. dba SIMCOM Aviation Training, Inc. to provide pilot simulator training for the Police Department. Further request an exception to the indemnity and assumption of liability provisions of Phoenix City Code Section 42-18. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $782,144.
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Summary
This contract will provide aviation pilot simulator training for the Police Department's Tactical Support Bureau, Air Support Unit, ensuring the safe operation of the Pilatus PC-12, a turboprop passenger and cargo airlift utilized by the Police Department since 2009. This contract will provide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified, factory-authorized simulator training through SimCom, delivering a cost-effective solution for recurrent pilot training. The SimCom simulator is constructed using actual aircraft and avionics components, equipped with the APEX avionics programming system, and recreates flight in various environments, including emergency scenarios. This hands-on training ensures pilots maintain proficiency, stay current with aircraft procedures, and improve flight safety while accurately representing the aircraft operated by the Police Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances without Competition. SIMCOM International, Inc. dba SIMCOM Aviation Training, Inc. is the sole provider of Pilatus PC-12 simulator training within Arizona, which results in significant cost savings by eliminating the need for out-of-state travel and accommodations. Furthermore, Pilatus has established an exclusive partnership with SMCOM for all flight and training activities throughout North and South America. SIMCOM is the factory-authorized pilot training provider for the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in these regions, ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification requirements.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about March 1, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $782,144 for a five-year term. Funding is available in the Police Department's Operating Budget.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.