Fort Bliss Air Traffic Control Services
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911S826RA015
- Agency
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MICC Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488111 Air Traffic Control
- Place of performance
- Fort Bliss, Texas 79916, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Materiel Command's Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, seeks proposals for Air Traffic Control Services at Fort Bliss, Texas under Request for Proposal W911S826RA015, with proposals due November 24, 2026. The acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside for commercial services issued under FAR Part 12. Amendment 0003 extended the due date from November 11, 2026.
Air traffic control operations occur at the Biggs Army Airfield Tower (Building 13488) and the Airspace Information Center backup (Building 11210). Inspection and acceptance occur at Building 2527, Chaffee Road. The requirement is 24/7/365 coverage across three daily shifts, with minimum staffing of two qualified personnel per shift at each facility. The structure is a fixed-price IDIQ with an 11-month base period, four 12-month option periods, a 21-day phase-in, a 7-day phase-out, and up to six additional months of extension at Government discretion.
A Site Manager requires six or more years of Army ATC supervisory experience. ATC and AIC Facility Chiefs require six or more years of Army ATC experience. Training Supervisors and Administrative Shift Supervisors require three or more years. Controllers and specialists require a minimum of three years of Army ATC experience. Listed positions require current SECRET (Tier 3) clearances, Class IV Flight Physicals (DD Form 2992), AC Form 8060-1 certification, and FAA Form 7220-1 certification.
Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology for a single award across three factors: Technical (Subfactor A, Operational Approach and Staffing Plan; Subfactor B, Key Personnel and Operational Personnel Qualifications), Past Performance, and Price. The technical volume is limited to 30 pages. Offerors must submit at least three relevant past performance references from the preceding five years. Proposals are submitted by email in three volumes. Subcontracting is limited to 50 percent for services under FAR 52.219-14.
The incumbent is TechWise, LLC under contract W911SG26DA004. Compensation is governed by the PATCO–TechWise collective bargaining agreement, with Amendment 2 incorporated as Attachment J16a. The CBA's ATC Maintenance Technician position is not required under this solicitation, and staffing composition is at offeror discretion. Wages are subject to Wage Determination 2015-5229, Revision 31, with equivalent federal rates of GS-09 Step 1 for Station and GS-10 Step 1 for Terminal ATC Specialists.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
9 Nov 2026 - The purpose of this change is to post Amendment 0003 and associated documents.
28 Oct 2026 - The purpose of this change is to post Amendment 0002.
20 Oct 2026 - The purpose of this change is to post Amendment 0001 and associated documents.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W911S826RA015 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Air Traffic Control Services at Fort Bliss, TX.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Please see the attached solicitation for the following information:
• A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
• Description of requirements for the services to be acquired.
• Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point.
• A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.
• A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
• The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact.
• Any other additional information.
Update #3 ·
28 Oct 2026 - The purpose of this change is to post Amendment 0002.
20 Oct 2026 - The purpose of this change is to post Amendment 0001 and associated documents.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W911S826RA015 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Air Traffic Control Services at Fort Bliss, TX.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Please see the attached solicitation for the following information:
• A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
• Description of requirements for the services to be acquired.
• Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point.
• A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.
• A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
• The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact.
• Any other additional information.
Update #2 ·
20 Oct 2026 - The purpose of this change is to post Amendment 0001 and associated documents.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W911S826RA015 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Air Traffic Control Services at Fort Bliss, TX.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Please see the attached solicitation for the following information:
• A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
• Description of requirements for the services to be acquired.
• Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point.
• A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.
• A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
• The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact.
• Any other additional information.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W911S826RA015 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Air Traffic Control Services at Fort Bliss, TX.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Please see the attached solicitation for the following information:
• A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).
• Description of requirements for the services to be acquired.
• Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point.
• A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.
• A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
• The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact.
• Any other additional information.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Fort Bliss Air Traffic Control Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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