Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport

Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2004, structured as a county and city airport authority located in Owensboro, Kentucky. As a government-owned airport, the entity provides critical aviation infrastructure and support services for the regional transportation network. The airport has been actively engaged with federal agencies, particularly the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to maintain and improve airport facilities, safety standards, and operational capabilities through various federal contract and grant awards.

The airport's federal contract history is limited, with one notable zero-dollar Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Program Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Transportation Security Administration dated January 1, 2021. This agreement provided funding coverage for three months from January through March 2022, focusing on law enforcement support and reimbursement mechanisms within airport operations. The contract was not set aside for any specific business type and had a ceiling value of $65,700, demonstrating a minimal direct contracting footprint.

The airport has been highly active in federal grant awards, primarily through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs. Grant awards totaling approximately $8.7 million have focused on critical infrastructure improvements, including runway and taxiway lighting installations, pavement rehabilitation, environmental assessments, and COVID-19 economic relief. Specific projects include rehabilitating 7,200 feet of Taxiway C pavement, installing new lighting on multiple runways and taxiways, acquiring a replacement aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle, and conducting environmental assessments. These grants demonstrate the airport's commitment to maintaining safety standards, improving infrastructure, and supporting regional aviation needs through comprehensive federal funding mechanisms.