Cannon AFB - Melrose Air Force Support Contract

Closed Solicitation Posted Feb 25, 2025

Solicitation number: FA485525R0001
Agency: Air Force Special Operations Command Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due: Apr 18, 2025, 12:00 PM ET
Set-aside: Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 561210 Facilities Support Services
PSC: M1BZ Operation Of Other Airfield Structures
Place of performance: Cannon AFB, New Mexico 88103, United States
Points of contact: Michael Boyd michael.boyd.9@us.af.mil (531) 426-9025

Patricia Thatcher patricia.thatcher@us.af.mil (575) 784-2880

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Nov 26, 2025.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Nov 26, 2025

The 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base is soliciting for Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S) services for the Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR), a 70,010-acre primary training range supporting Department of Defense air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and ground training requirements. The contractor shall provide comprehensive range support across nine operational regimes including facility maintenance, aerial gunnery and bombing ranges, ground training ranges, Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) sites, electronic warfare systems, scheduling, wildland fire management, paramedic services, and Situational Force (SITFOR) support. Key requirements include maintaining a fully functional range during specified operating hours, providing minimum staffing levels (including two Range Control Officers, four wildland fire managers, and two paramedics), supporting up to three simultaneous electronic warfare systems, and managing over 1,050 shipping containers for training facilities. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value tradeoff methodology where non-price factors (Technical Approach, Management Approach, Staffing Approach, Technical Risk, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation) are significantly more important than price, with technical merit and risk ratings ranging from Blue (Outstanding) to Red (Unacceptable). Critical deadlines include the original proposal due date of April 7, 2025, which was extended to April 18, 2025, with additional Request for Information periods conducted in March and early April 2025, and a mandatory pre-proposal site visit held on March 17, 2025.

This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561210 (Facility Support Services), with the estimated contract value ranging between $100 million and $250 million. The contract structure consists of an initial five-year base period beginning December 1, 2025, followed by up to five one-year incentive option periods, with option period eligibility determined by Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings requiring a minimum average score of 3.67 across Quality, Schedule, and Management categories. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between Altus Technology Solutions and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers governs wage and benefit provisions for covered positions, and the contractor will inherit Government Furnished Property valued at approximately $3-4 million across 339 items including vehicles, electronic equipment, and specialized range equipment. Performance will be executed at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range in Clovis, New Mexico, with critical personnel required to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearances while all personnel must maintain favorable National Agency Check status for unclassified system access.

Notice text

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As posted on SAM.gov.

Update #9 · Latest · Nov 26, 2025

Amendments 0007 and 0008 are now posted. Changes are as follows:

1) Amendment 0008 - Extension date of 18 April 2025 formally changed in SF30. Extension was communicated on Amendment 0006, however SF30 did not officially reflect that update.

2) Amendment 0007 - Price Proposal Workbook / Attachment 07: Split Summary tab out into "Summary - REG" and "Summary - OT" tabs. See updated Instructions tab on Attachment 07 for further details. Other various formatting changes and updates. Current version is now V2.4.

2) Amendment 0007 - RFI Log updated with RFIs and corresponding answers from the 09 April - 10 April Q&A Period.

3) Both Amendments - See Summary of Changes for additional updates incorporated in these Amendments.

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Amendment 0006 is now posted. Changes are as follows:

1) Extend RFP deadline from Friday, 11 April to Friday, 18 April.

2) Add additional Q&A period as follows: Questions will be accepted from Wednesday, 9 April through Thursday, 10 April at 1700 MT. RFIs received, and corresponding answers, will be posted to SAM.gov in an updated RFI Log by COB on Friday, 11 April.

3) Price Proposal Workbook / Attachment 07: Various formatting changes. Current version is now V2.3.

4) Staffing Matrix / Attachment 15: Updated to include tasks related to CLIN 0011, Range Safety Inspector / Integrator. Latest revised date is 08 April 2025.

5) See Summary of Changes for additional updates incorporated in this Amendment.

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Amendment 0005 is now posted.

See Summary of Changes for all updates incorporated into this Amendment.

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Amendment 0004 is now posted. Changes are as follows:

1) Price Proposal Workbook / Attachment 07: Corrected formula in CLIN 0002 on Base Year 1 tab. Updated "Est. Quantity" to "Est. Annual Spend" for CLIN X008, Materials. Changed quantity for same from 1,000 to $10,000.00. $10,000 per year is maximum anticipated materials expenditure. Updated "Est." to "Est. Annual Spend" for CLIN X009 on all Base and IOP tabs. Updated "Not Separately Priced" on same to show $5,000.00 for Contracting Writing System compatibility. $5,000.00 per year is maximum anticipated training travel spend. Added Plumber and Electrician to Summary tab. Other misc. formatting updates. Current version is now V2.1.

2) See Summary of Changes for additional updates incorporated in this Amendment.

Amendment 0003 is now posted. Changes are as follows:

1) Upload all timely RFIs. All RFIs have been answered. (SF30 contains obsolete info here, stating that majority of RFIs have been answered and that remainder will be answered via Amendment 0004 NLT COB Friday, 28 March).

2) Performance Work Statement / Attachment 01: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s). Updated to V3.8.

3) Exhibit A-001 DD1423 CDRL for Mgmt Plan / Attachment 05: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s).

4) Price Proposal Workbook / Attachment 07: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s). Updated to V2. Latest revised date is 24 March 2025.

5) Small Business Participation Commitment Document / Attachment 16: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s). Latest revised date is 20 March 2025.

6) Past Performance Info Sheet & Questionnaire / Attachment 18: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s). Latest revised date is 20 March 2025.

7) FAR 52.212-1 / Attachment 20: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s). Latest revised date is 24 March 2025.

8) FAR 52.212-2 / Attachment 21: Updated per RFIs and corresponding response(s). Latest revised date is 24 March 2025. (SF30 does not mention).

9) See Summary of Changes for additional updates incorporated in this Amendment.

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A Site Visit was held on 17 March 2025. Sign-In Sheet and Minutes are now posted. Please note that information provided at the Site Visit, as well as the Site Visit Minutes, shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless/until such time as the solicitation is amended in writing.

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Amendment 0002 is now posted. Changes are as follows:

1) FAR Provision 52.212-1 / Attachment 20: Section Deadline for technical questions in Section 2.1.2.7 changed to 21 March 2025, in order to match the Site Visit questions deadline in FAR Provision 52.237-1.

2) Performance Work Statement / Attachment 01: Added Sections 3.6.4 through 3.6.6 as Reserved, where there was previously a gap in numbering. Various minor formatting changes not material to the technical aspect of the PWS.

3) See Summary of Changes for additional updates incorporated in this Amendment.

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Amendment 0001 is now posted. Changes are as follows:

1) FAR Clause 52.237-1: The Pre-Proposal Site Visit Date has changed from Monday, 10 March 2025 to Friday, 14 March 2025. Site Visit start time is unchanged at 0800 MT.
2) Attachment 01 - MAFR OMS PWS 2025 Reacq V3.6 has been uploaded in place of V3.5. V3.6 contains several minor changes and clarifications. All changes and clarifications are highlighted in yellow.
3) Response Due Date has changed from Monday, 07 April 2025 at 1000 MT, to Friday, 11 April 2025 at 1000 MT.

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NOTE: Due to IT issues, the subject RFP was released in the Government contract writing systems on Saturday, 22 February but was unable to be pulled for posting until Tuesday, 25 February.

The 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron at 110 E. Alison Ave, Cannon AFB, NM, 88103 intends to solicit for Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR) Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S) Services. The magnitude of this requirement is estimated to be between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. The Government anticipates one contract to be awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside IAW FAR 19.5. The Government anticipates utilizing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561210, Facility Support Services. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of Performance is contemplated to consist of an initial five (5) year Base Period followed by up to five (5) one (1) -year Incentive Option Periods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: MAFR is a Primary Training Range (PTR) accommodating multiple types of air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and ground training. MAFR consists of 70,010 acres and contains target arrays, Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) sites, landing zones, dudded and inert impact areas, threat simulators, weapons scoring systems, and provides Service Class A and C range capabilities. MAFR supports all DoD and non-interfering civilian agency training requirements. The Contractor shall provide a fully functional PTR to meet war-fighter training and readiness requirements. The Contractor shall provide personnel, training, supervision, and administrative support to perform nine regimes of support encompassing facility maintenance, aerial gunnery and bombing ranges, ground training ranges, MOUT sites, electronic/technology, scheduling, wildland fire, paramedic, and Situational Force (SITFOR). These regimes include all OM&S for MAFR. MAFR consists of Electronic Warfare Range (EWR), air and ground ranges, ground training facilities, and administrative facilities. MAFR provides a wide of range operations and training capabilities offered to users within the Air Force. In addition, the Contractor is responsible for supporting operation and maintenance of all range equipment including vehicles and heavy equipment used to support the operations of MAFR. Anticipated line items are as follows: Air and Ground Operations Support, Electronic Warfare and Electronic Systems Support, Wildland Fire Management Support, Scheduling Support, Additional Operating Hours, Paramedic Support, SITFOR and Additional Task Support. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Overarching security requirements and Contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the basic DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification, as required. The Contractor shall complete a DD Form 254 and ensure all Contractor electronic technician, program manager, and deputy program manager obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance for the duration of the contract period of performance. All Contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check (NAC). All employees shall have a U.S. Air Force unclassified email account. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB), New Mexico and Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR), New Mexico. ADDITIONAL NOTES: In order to be awarded a contract by this office, an offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO CHECK THE DESIGNATED GOVERNMENT POINT OF ENTRY – SAM.gov - FREQUENTLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE SYNOPSIS. SAM.gov IS THE OFFICIAL LOCATION FOR THE SUBJECT PRESOLICITATION AND SOLICITATION. The Government is not responsible for the content of any postings on third-party websites that link to the subject Presolicitation and Solicitation. Point of contacts are Ms. Patricia Thatcher, Contract Specialist, at patricia.thatcher@us.af.mil AND Capt. Michael Boyd, Contract Specialist, at michael.boyd.9@us.af.mil. Interested vendors are encouraged to review and submit any questions or comments to the above POCs.

Update #8 · Apr 9, 2025