Philippine Air Force MD-520's in Need of Spare Parts

Spares needed for MD-520MG Instrument Systems

The Philippine Air Force (PAF), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), is allocating PHP7.9 million for the procurement of spares needed for the maintenance of the instrument system of McDonnell Douglas MD-520MG "Defender" attack helicopters.

In a bid bulletin posted at the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System, pre-bid conference is slated at 1 p.m. on Dec. 27 at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.

Submission and opening of bids is at 9 a.m. on Jan. 9. at the same venue.

"All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA (Republic Act) 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations," PAF BAC chair Brig. Gen. Erickson R. Gloria said in the same bulletin.

The PAF affair with the MD-520MG started in the early 1990s when 25 units of these aircraft were delivered to the country.

They have been used with great effect against New People's Army (NPA) rebels and lawless elements like the Abu Sayyaf Group for the past few years.The MD-520MG is derived from the MD-500 light utility helicopter. It can be armed with .50-caliber heavy machines and air-to-ground rockets.

 Original article posted here by the Philippine News Agency.