$4.3 milion in contracts awarded in final quarter Published Jan. 12, 2011 By 81st Contracting Squadron KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 81st Contracting Squadron reported that in the last quarter of 2010, 31 contract actions totaling $4,350,468.93 were awarded with businesses in the local areas such as Biloxi, Ocean Springs, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Pascagoula and Gautier. In December alone, there were 11 actions valued at $881,061.37 in the local area. This represents "prime" contract dollars only and doesn't include subcontract spending, according to Lt. Col. Jonathan Wright, 81st CONS commander "The squadron's contracts with local businesses generally reflect a wide variety of service requirements that support the installation," Colonel Wright said. "For instance, the variety spans services such as supporting the chapel to services in the transportation industry." As the squadron reviewed its annual expenditures, it reported service contracts involving 618 service contract employees and 768 construction contract employees who reside in the local area. Companies interested in bidding opportunities will find requirements for contracts valued at $25,000 posted on the federal business opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Keesler posts are found under Agencies, then Department of the Air Force, then search by location to find 81st CONS.