Air Traffic Control

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 488111 encompasses Air Traffic Control (ATC) services, focusing on the operational management and maintenance of air traffic control facilities and systems. These services involve managing aircraft separation, providing navigational guidance, maintaining communication systems, and ensuring safe airspace operations across various types of airports and military installations. The scope includes staffing ATC towers, managing complex airspace interactions between different aircraft types, and maintaining critical communication and navigation equipment.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a robust market primarily driven by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense agencies. The majority of awards are definitive, firm-fixed-price contracts with ceiling values ranging from $36,750,337 to $216,771,585 and performance periods typically spanning 5-10 years. Frequently awarded entities include Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc., Serco Inc., Robinson Aviation (Rva), Inc., and CI2 Aviation, Inc. Most contracts are unrestricted, with no specific small business set-asides, and primarily support air traffic control services at Visual Flight Rules (VFR) airports nationwide, including locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and Saipan.

The recent federal contract opportunity posted under this NAICS code involves the Department of the Army Materiel Command seeking comprehensive air traffic control services for Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss, Texas. The procurement will cover air traffic control and maintenance services, including project management, personnel provision, and equipment maintenance. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a 30-day phase-in period, an 11-month base period, and four 12-month option years. Contractors will be required to manage aircraft separation, maintain SECRET clearance, and operate on a 24/7 schedule, supporting critical operations for military aviation units.