Airfield Management Services, Columbus AFB, MS
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
FA302226Q0307
NAICS
488119
PSC
M1BD
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside
Posted
July 22, 2026
Response due
August 14, 2026
Place of performance
Columbus, MS
Description
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SERVICES
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI
AMENDED
20 JULY 2026
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Performance Work Statement. This Performance Work Statement is a statement of
work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific and
objective terms with measurable outcomes. This is an acquisition structured around the results to
be achieved as opposed to the manner by which The Airfield Management Contractor’s work is
to be performed. This Performance Work Statement identifies the administrative, operational and
technical responsibilities and performance requirements that will form the basis for this contract.
The Airfield Management Contractor shall exercise management and operational control over
and assume full responsibility for performance set forth in this Performance Work Statement.
Also included are the standards against which the Airfield Management Contractor performance
will be measured.
1.1.1. Revisions to this Performance Work Statement are the joint responsibility of the
Services Acquisition Lead, Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. The
Contracting Officer’s Representative will review the Performance Work Statement and Quality
Assurance Surveillance Plan as necessary and will provide proposed changes if required through
the Services Acquisition Lead to the Multi-functional Team and Business Requirements
Advisory Group for review. This is a living document that can be changed at any time.
1.2. Airfield Management Services Description. For Air Force airfields, overall
management is primarily the responsibility of the Airfield Manager. The Airfield Manager
accomplishes this responsibility with the help of personnel identified as:
• Assistant Airfield Manager
• Airfield Management Operations Manager
• Airfield Management Training Manager
• Airfield Management Shift Lead
The Airfield Manager, Assistant Airfield Manager, and Airfield Management Operations
Manager are dedicated (will not work as Airfield Management Shift Lead except in emergency
situations) positions to ensure there is no interference in the accomplishment of the positions'
specific duties as outlined in this Performance Work Statement. The Airfield Manager and
Assistant Airfield Manager shall not be used for dual positions (except as Contract Manager and
Assistant Contract Manager).
1.2.1. The Airfield Management function, by its very nature, requires knowledge of, and
interaction with many different functional areas that are essential to performing their duties
within the airfield environment. To maintain a safe, efficient and effective airfield, Airfield
Management must assure precise synergy of all airfield operations, maintenance and service
support efforts. A complete understanding of the flying mission, aircraft characteristics, airfield
criteria/standards, Civil Engineering/Safety, Air Force Instructions and Air Force Manuals,
aircraft maintenance support, impact of weather on operations and the effect of various support
activities on flight operations is required.
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SECTION 2: SCOPE OF WORK
2.1. Description of Services. The Airfield Management Contractor shall achieve the
outcomes described in this section and meet the performance standards defined in the Service
Summary. The Airfield Management Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment,
materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform all tasks and functions
as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items furnished by the
Government. Contract personnel hired/selected to fill the positions of Airfield Manager (AFM),
Assistant Airfield Manager (AAFM), and Airfield Management Operations Manager (AMOM) are
required to obtain a security clearance to accomplish duties as outlined in DAFMAN 13-204V2
(specific duties outlined in paragraph 2.5.2.19.)
2.1.1. The Airfield Management Contractor shall provide professional, safe and effective
Airfield Management Services to the 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus Air Force Base,
Mississippi and Gunshy Auxiliary Airfield. The Airfield Management Contractor shall
maintain, examine and inspect Columbus Air Force Base and Gunshy Auxiliary Airfield to
guarantee military and civilian customers a safe operating environment. The Airfield
Management Contractor shall conduct Airfield support activities in strict compliance with United
States Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration standards mandating safety requirements
for military air operations.
2.2. Adherence to Directives. The Airfield Management Contractor shall perform all duties of
this contract and meet the contract requirements in accordance with the current Federal Aviation
Administration, Department of Defense, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United
States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command and locally developed regulations
mandating requirements for military and civilian air operations regarding the operations Airfield
Management Services. Refer to Appendix C for location of governing Air Force Instructions,
policies, orders, methodologies, procedures, and regulations. Air Force Manuals 13-204 Volume
1 through Volume 4, Management of Airfield Operations, Airfield Management, Air Traffic
Control, and Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems including all Air Education and Training
Command supplements, contain detailed procedures for administering Airfield Management
Services. The Airfield Management Contractor shall receive Air Force directed inspections in
accordance with Air Force Manual 13-204 Volume 1 Chapter 6. The Airfield Management
Contractor shall be required periodically by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Services
Acquisition Lead, Services Manager, and/or Airfield Operations Flight Commander to…
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