Airfield Management Services - Keesler AFB Solicitation

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 81 CONS CC at Keesler Air Force Base (KAFB), Biloxi, MS, is soliciting proposals for Airfield Management Services (AMS) and Passenger Terminal Services. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns and will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offers are due by 13 February 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time. A site visit is scheduled for 2 February 2026, and questions are due by 5 February 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires non-personal Airfield Management and Passenger Terminal Services to ensure a professional, safe, and effective airfield environment. Services are needed during standard operating hours, UTA weekends, and after-duty hours, supporting military aircraft, distinguished visitors, emergency medical flights, and weather-diverted civilian commuters. Key responsibilities include:

• Determining and reporting runway surface conditions.
• Managing airfield restrictions, closures, and NOTAM procedures.
• Emergency response, Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) mitigation, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) mitigation.
• Airfield lighting and marking checks.
• Passenger Terminal operations, processing, and quality control. Contractor personnel must meet specific qualifications, adhere to strict security protocols, and comply with FAA, DoD, OSHA, USAF, and AETC regulations. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is also required.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
• Period of Performance: A base period from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, followed by multiple option periods extending through 30 September 2030. An Option to Extend Services clause (FAR 52.217-8) for an additional 6 months may be included.
• NAICS Code: 488119 (Other Airport Operations) with a size standard of $40.0M.
• Set-Aside: This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
• Wage Determination: Bidders must incorporate the wage rates and fringe benefits outlined in Wage Determination CBA-2025-107 (effective 03/12/2025) for Harrison County, MS, as mandated by the Service Contract Act.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: 13 February 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.
• Submission: Detailed instructions are provided in the solicitation. Payment requests and receiving reports will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
• Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be assessed based on Compliance with solicitation requirements, Past Performance, and Price. Past Performance is significantly more important than Price.
• Past Performance Documentation: Offerors must complete the "Past Performance List of References" template. Additionally, the "Past Performance Questionnaire" must be completed by previous customers and submitted by 5 February 2026, 10:00 AM CST, to the designated Contract Specialist and Officer via email as a PDF.
• Registration: All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov before contract award.

Important Dates & Notes

• Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Monday, 2 February 2026, at 9:30 AM CST. Specific entry procedures and base pass requirements apply.
• Questions Due: Thursday, 5 February 2026, 12:00 PM CST. Questions must be submitted in writing via email.
• Solicitation Documents: Available for download from SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all updates and amendments.
• The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time.