Air Traffic Control - Fort Bliss
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Army, through MICC-FT BLISS, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable small businesses for Air Traffic Control (ATC) services at Fort Bliss, TX. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) but aims to inform future acquisition strategies, potentially leading to a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by January 19, 2026, at 2 pm MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ATC services supporting all departing/arriving aircraft at Biggs Army Airfield, an Airspace Information Center (AIC), and associated training/test flight areas within a 10 nautical mile radius of Fort Bliss. Operations will be conducted in an Army non-approach control tower and a Fixed Base AIC. The acquisition will follow a Performance-Based Services Acquisition (PBSA) strategy.
Key Capabilities Required:
- Project management, supervision, personnel, materials, and equipment for ATC services.
- Clear recording of communications and sufficient personnel coverage (IAW TC 3-04.15 and AR 95-2).
- Associated Biggs Army Airfield ATC Maintenance Services.
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Period of Performance: 6-month base (March 5, 2026 - September 4, 2026) with a 6-month option.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is being considered.
- NAICS: 488111 (Airport Operations) with a $40M size standard.
- Product Service Code: M1BA (Operation Of Air Traffic Control Towers).
- Submission Deadline: January 19, 2026, 2 pm MST.
- Published Date: February 17, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement (maximum 10 pages) via email to keilani.m.maka.mil@army.mil and melissa.e.garciaronquillo.civ@army.mil. The statement should include:
- Organization details (name, address, contact, size, ownership, DUNS).
- Tailored capabilities addressing the effort, including past experience and technical skills.
- Explanation of ability to perform at least 50% of the work for small business set-asides (FAR 52.219-14).
- Current business status (Small, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Ability to meet Facility and Safeguarding requirements.
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.