Jacksonville Aviation Authority

Jacksonville Aviation Authority, a U.S. local government entity and airport authority headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, operates as a federal grant recipient focused on airport infrastructure improvements and facilities management. The Authority receives all work as a prime recipient under the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) and related federal funding streams, with 99% of awards held in prime position and a secondary role as a sub-recipient on emergency management grants from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Jacksonville Aviation Authority's federal footprint centers on two distinct capability areas. The dominant activity is real estate and facilities leasing: 183 awards under NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) generate $192.7 million in combined potential value, administered through two primary GSA Basic Ordering Agreements — GS04B42845 (94 task orders, $133.7 million combined potential value) and GS04B40107 (76 task orders, $106.3 million combined potential value). These BOAs support the General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Central Office's leasing of airport terminal space and related facilities at Jacksonville International Airport and regional facilities. The second and strategically significant activity is airport infrastructure development and safety improvements under FAA grants. Representative recent awards include a $47.9 million Project Grant (July 2025) for Phase 1 design and construction of Concourse B apron expansion and Taxiway W realignment to meet current FAA standards; a $3.21 million Project Grant (June 2026) for Vehicle Movement Area Transmitter acquisition, passenger boarding bridge reconstruction, and airport property inventory updates; a $1.512 million Project Grant (July 2025) for Terminal Concourse B expansion (193,000 square feet) and Runway 8/26 lighting reconstruction; and a $9.778 million Project Grant (April 2023) for wetland habitat mitigation (8.6 acres constructed) in Runway 26 approach to reduce wildlife hazards. These grants fund design, construction, and equipment acquisition phases across runway and taxiway work, terminal expansion, apron rehabilitation, lighting systems, airfield safety equipment, and wildlife hazard management — all tied to FAA compliance and operational safety standards.

Customer concentration is split between two distinct federal funding streams. The top five customers account for 46% of award count. GSA dominates dollars ($192.7 million across 41 awards), driven by the two large facilities-leasing BOAs. The FAA (combined Southern Region and headquarters offices) anchors 66 awards focused entirely on airport infrastructure grants; these grants carry lower individual valuations but reflect sustained infrastructure investment. The Transportation Security Administration places 14 awards valued at $37.8 million, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency and FEMA sub-awards (through Florida state emergency management) support disaster recovery reimbursement. Over the past five years, FAA grant activity has accelerated from 2–3 annual awards in 2022–2023 to 8 awards in 2025, reflecting increased federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization and pandemic recovery initiatives.

The recompete cliff presents minimal near-term exposure: only 1 award reaches ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months. The portfolio reflects mature, long-term relationships with GSA (facilities leasing) and FAA (recurring grant cycles), with 270 total awards and $387.2 million combined potential value spanning 2001 to present. Obligated dollars stand at $233.6 million (60% of potential value), indicating steady drawdown of multiyear grants and BPA commitments. Jacksonville Aviation Authority operates exclusively in its core mission as a local government airport operator; it does not compete for contracts or serve as a subcontractor on defense or civilian IT programs.