GSA Auctions Aircraft and Aircraft Parts Update

CURRENT BID: $10,000    STATE: NM    NO. OF BIDDERS: 0     CLOSE TIME: 10-20-2020 01:00 PM CT.

  (Item 1): Incomplete Boeing B737-222 Aircraft Parts, model: 737-200, S/N: 19058, MFG Date: July 1968. Missing items NOT included: Vertical stabilizer, both engines, doors, some windows, all avionics and electrical equipment, all hydraulic systems, seats, liners, overhead baggage containers and some control surfaces. The only remaining items are the aluminum structural components used for study: the skin, stringers, frames, spars, and ribs. (Item 2): Incomplete Boeing B727-232 Fuselage Parts, model: 727-200. S/N: 21433 . Landing gear, wings, and the entire tail section were removed and are NOT included. Aircraft section was used for structural study and testing. Stringers and frames have been cut or removed, bonded structures have been destroyed, and aircraft has severe impact damage. Fuselage contains multiple holes where large sections have been removed for testing purposes. Aircraft section cannot be transported in its current configuration. In-situ cuts will be necessary for smaller aircraft sections to be transported by ground. (Item 3): Incomplete 10 foot section of the DC-9. Parts only, consisting of the aft pressure bulkhead and 5 foot of fuselage section on either side. The only items offered for auction are the aft pressure bulkhead and 5 foot of fuselage section on either side (structural components used for study: the skin, stringers, and frames). Section does not contain any hydraulic or electrical components. Aircraft section was used for structural study and testing. Stringers and frames have been cut or removed, bonded structures have been destroyed, and aircraft has received severe impact damage. Fuselage contains multiple holes where large sections have been removed for testing. Aircraft sections cannot be transported in their current configuration. Wings must be removed and other cuts will be necessary for smaller aircraft sections to be transported by ground. All work to cut the aircraft section into smaller pieces for transport, including all interface with Albuquerque airport personnel, shall be funded and performed solely by the successful bidder. *****WARNING: Work must be completed and aircraft parts must be completely removed from the property location by no later than November 12, 2020. NO EXCEPTIONS.***** Cutting, rigging, knowledge of local and state road regulations, and the transportation of the aircraft are the responsibility of the buyer. A plan to account for potential foreign object damage (FOD) resulting from aircraft cutting and dismantling must be provided and followed by the successful bidder, who shall provide a brief statement describing prior aircraft demolition experience or if none, provide a brief statement on their capabilities and procedures to safely dismantle a large aircraft. It is the responsibility of the bidder/buyer to conduct a visual inspection of the aircraft site location to ensure it is free from all potential foreign object damage resulting from the dismantling/cutting of the aircraft. Items are located immediately adjacent to an active runway area of the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), in Albuquerque, NM. This is a secured area with escort required by airport personnel. Access to inspect the aircraft must be coordinated at least 3 days in advance with Mr. Dennis Roach, phone: (505) 844 6078, email: dproach@sandia.gov. Bidders agree to physically inspect the property upon which they bid or thereby waive the opportunity to conduct a physical inspection. In waiving their inspection rights, bidders bear the risk for any gross omissions regarding the functionality of items, failures to cite major missing parts and or restrictions with regards to usage that would have been revealed by physical inspection. MULTI ITEMS