Synopsis - Airfield Management

SOL #: FA301026Q0006Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA3010 81 CONS CC

KEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, United States

Place of Performance

Biloxi, MS

NAICS

Other Airport Operations (488119)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c5ad60ff6b334746a6a0f5074f4abfd0/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 29, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 15, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Airfield Management Services (AMS) at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity seeks professional, safe, and effective AMS for military, distinguished visitor, emergency medical, and contingency aircraft. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price award. Proposals are due February 18, 2026, at 10:00 CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide non-personal AMS to the 81st Training Wing and 403d Wing, adhering to FAA, DoD, OSHA, USAF, and AETC regulations. Key tasks include:

Airfield inspections, foreign object debris (FOD) mitigation, and bird aircraft strike hazard (BASH) management.
Airfield lighting and marking checks, emergency response, and coordination with various agencies.
Support for special events, hurricane actions, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) actions.
Management of passenger terminal services, including operations, processing, and quality control.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 488119 (Other Airport Operations), Size Standard: $40.0M
Period of Performance: Base period from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with multiple option periods extending through September 30, 2030. An Option to Extend Services clause (FAR 52.217-8) for an additional 6-months may be included.

Key Requirements & Clarifications

Offerors must be SBA certified SDVOSBs and registered in SAM.gov. The contract is performance-based, requiring offerors to determine manning. Contractor personnel must meet specific qualifications (e.g., AFMAN 13-204v2, PWS Appendix G) and training (Advanced Airfield Manager Course, BASH). The contractor must provide two 4x4 vehicles and dispersal equipment (shotguns, bird scare cannons). A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Wage Determination are attached, which bidders must consider for labor costs. No transition period is planned; the incumbent will provide support.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated based on Compliance, Past Performance, and Price, with Past Performance being significantly more important than Price. Offerors must use the provided Past Performance List of References and Questionnaire templates. The solicitation, including the updated Performance Work Statement (PWS) and amendments, is available on SAM.gov.