Beechcraft King Air 350/360 aircraft

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requires new or used Beechcraft King Air 350/360 series twin-engine turboprop aircraft for multi-role operations. The aircraft must seat at least two crew and eight passengers, feature a cargo door option, and possess long endurance. Key specifications include FAA Part 23 certification, specific flight performance metrics (e.g., IFR range of 1533-1715 nm, 35,000 ft cruise altitude), and advanced avionics such as Collins Pro Line Fusion or Garmin G1000NXi systems. The cabin/cargo area must be at least 350 cubic feet. New aircraft should have less than 15 hours total time, while used aircraft must be manufactured in 2016 or newer with less than 5,000 total hours/cycles. The contract includes pilot and maintenance training, technical publications, and warranties (five years for new aircraft structure, two years for airframe parts, five years for avionics and engines).

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a Sources Sought Notice (15DDHQ26N00000016) to gather information from potential sources for new or used commercially available Beechcraft King Air 350/360 aircraft. This is not a request for proposals, but rather an effort to facilitate decision-making within the DEA's Aviation Division. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit technical descriptions of their capabilities, relevant past performance, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing with estimated delivery times. The DEA will use this information to assess market capacity to provide the required aircraft, as detailed in an attached draft “Specifications” document. Responses should include company information, ROM pricing, and any comments or questions regarding the specifications, submitted electronically by the specified deadline.