JBSA Runway Friction Testing
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for runway friction testing services at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The solicitation seeks small businesses capable of performing friction surveys on four runways across Lackland (Kelly Field), Randolph, and Randolph Auxiliary Airfield using Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME). Contractors must perform testing at both 40 mph and 60 mph within ten feet of runway centerlines, following FAA AC 150/5320-12C guidelines. Responses are due by February 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT and must be submitted in MS Word or Adobe PDF format. Potential contractors are required to provide company information, small business status, socioeconomic designations, capability statements, relevant experience, NAICS code, and required certifications, with responses limited to 10 pages for capabilities and 2 pages for draft PWS questions.
The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488119 for Airport Operations. Contractors will need to obtain flight line driving certification, which takes 2-4 weeks, and maintain specific insurance coverage including $500,000 bodily injury liability and $200,000/$500,000 automobile liability. Testing frequency varies by runway, with Kelly Field requiring 12 tests annually (monthly), Randolph East and West runways requiring 2 tests per year (semi-annually), and Randolph Auxiliary Airfield requiring 1 test annually. The contractor must provide comprehensive testing reports within 7 days of completion, including rubber deposit surveys every 500 feet of runway. Contractors will need to coordinate testing schedules quarterly based on flight schedules provided by the Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), ensuring minimal disruption to base operations.
FA301625Q6027 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
1/24/25, 11:52 AM JBSA Runway Friction Testing Services
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command awarded contract FA301625C0023 to HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC for runway friction testing services at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) with a contract value of $334,708.09. The contract was awarded on July 10, 2025, and represents a total small business set-aside opportunity. The services involve specialized testing to measure and assess runway surface friction conditions, which is critical for aircraft safety operations at the military installation. This award notice indicates the completion of the procurement process for these essential airfield maintenance and safety services.
FA301625C0023 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
7/10/25, 3:56 PM JBSA Runway Friction Testing Services
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking runway friction testing services for four runways across three Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) installations in Texas, including Lackland, Randolph, and Randolph Auxiliary Airfield at Seguin. The contract requires vendors to perform comprehensive friction surveys utilizing Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME), conducting test runs at both 40 and 60 miles per hour within ten feet of the runway centerline, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance AC 150/5320-12C. Interested vendors must follow specific submission requirements outlined in the solicitation's Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors, with all questions and proposals due by May 14, 2025. The evaluation will be conducted using the Evaluation Factors for Award as specified in the solicitation documents. Vendors are expected to carefully review all attached documents, including the Performance Work Statement and Wage Determination.
The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors for this airport operations service. The incumbent contractor for the previous contract was CHEMTEK INC, with the prior award number FA301620C0048. The place of performance is located in San Antonio, TX 78236, with the service requiring annual friction testing across the specified runways. The contract falls under NAICS category 488119 (Other Airport Operations) and PSC category Z1BD (Maintenance of Airport Runways and Taxiways). While specific award value details are not explicitly stated in the solicitation, the contract represents a recurring annual service requirement for critical airfield maintenance and safety assessment. The procurement process is being managed by the Air Education and Training Command, emphasizing the importance of precise and professional runway friction measurement services.
FA301625R0030 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
4/17/25, 3:29 PM JBSA Runway Friction Testing Services
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking runway friction testing services for four runways across three Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) installations, including locations at Lackland, Randolph, and Randolph Auxiliary Airfield at Seguin. The procurement will follow Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) guidance, specifically AC 150/5320-12C, which mandates annual friction surveys utilizing Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME). Testing requirements include comprehensive evaluations conducted at both 40 and 60 miles per hour within ten feet of the runway centerline. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 10, 2025, with a response deadline of April 17, 2025, and interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Chad Olson or Contracting Officer Emily Rodriguez for additional information. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, vendors can expect strict adherence to FAA standards and comprehensive technical capabilities to be key assessment factors.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete for this opportunity. The period of performance spans five years, including a base year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and four subsequent option years extending through June 30, 2030. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 488119 for Other Airport Operations and PSC category Z1BD for Maintenance of Airport Runways and Taxiways. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the multi-year nature of the contract suggests a potentially significant opportunity for qualified small business contractors specializing in airport runway friction testing services. The contract will be performed entirely within Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and requires technical expertise in conducting precise friction measurements to ensure runway safety and compliance with federal aviation standards.
FA301625R0030 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
4/10/25, 9:38 AM