Operation Of Other Airfield Structures

The Product and Service Code (PSC) M1BZ covers Operation of Other Airfield Structures, encompassing a broad range of airfield and aviation-related support services. These services include airfield operations, management, maintenance, technical support, and infrastructure maintenance for military and government aviation facilities. The scope extends to diverse activities such as air traffic control support, facilities management, range support, and specialized logistical services for airfields and training ranges.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a consistent pattern of firm-fixed-price contracts primarily awarded by military branches, including the Air Force, Army, and Air National Guard. Contract values range from small purchase orders around $20,000 to substantial awards exceeding $22 million, with typical durations spanning 1-5 years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Lock4 LLC, Nextrinsic Corp, and Akima Facilities Operations LLC, often leveraging 8(a) small business or disadvantaged business certifications. Common performance locations include Air Force bases in New Mexico, Michigan, and Maryland, with some international contracts in locations like Okinawa, Japan, and North Macedonia.

The most recent federal contract opportunity in this PSC category is a comprehensive solicitation by the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron for Melrose Air Force Range Operations, Maintenance, and Support Services. This total small business set-aside opportunity seeks a contractor to manage a 70,010-acre primary training range, providing support across nine service regimes including facility maintenance, aerial gunnery, ground training, electronic warfare, and paramedic services. The anticipated contract is valued at approximately $47 million, with a five-year base period and potential five one-year option periods, requiring contractors to have specific security clearances and support diverse military training capabilities.