Turbo Prop Airplane

The State of Montana, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide one brand new fixed-wing high-winged single-engine turboprop airplane for wildfire protection, including pilot training. The contract was awarded to Daher, a company that provides aircraft and related services. The contract includes the purchase of the airplane, pilot training, and maintenance training. The evaluation criteria for the RFP included the ability to meet supply specifications, company profile and experience, product demonstration, and cost proposal. The contract was awarded based on a scoring system, with Daher receiving the highest score. • The airplane must be a fixed-wing high-winged single-engine turboprop. • The airplane must have a minimum rate of climb of 1200 fpm. • The airplane must have a minimum shaft horsepower of 800 SHP. • The airplane must have a minimum service ceiling of 25,000 feet MSL. • The airplane must have a minimum useful load of 3,500 lbs. • The airplane must have a minimum max range cruise ferry distance of 1,000 nm. • The airplane must have a minimum max cruise speed of 200 KTAS. • The airplane must have a high-winged configuration. • The airplane must have a minimum endurance of 4 hours. • The contract includes pilot training and maintenance training. • The contract includes the purchase of the airplane, with a cost of $4,288,499.00.