MANILA: The Defence department will acquire three units of flight simulators for P246.43m to hone the skills of Air Force pilots.
Defence Assistant Secretary Efren Fernandez said the project would “allow pilots an almost full sensory experience that can aid in improving flight instruction, enhancing proficiency.”
Fernandez, who heads the Bids and Awards Committee, said the simulators would also minimise risks associated with emergency procedures training, reduce accidents and lessen operational and maintenance costs. Conducting training through simulators is less costly than using air assets, which will require fuel.
The Defence department is now inviting companies to join the bidding to be held on September 19.
The acquisition will be conducted through open competitive bidding as prescribed by the implementing rules of the procurement law.
The funds for the project will come from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernisation Act Trust Fund.
The deadline for the submission of bids will be on September 19 at 10am. The bids will be opened and will be examined by the Bids and Awards Committee on the same day.
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