September is busy month for contracting Published Sept. 10, 2010 81st Contracting Squadron KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 81st Contracting Squadron is ready for September, traditionally its busiest month of the entire fiscal year. A number of solicitations have already "hit the street." As of this week, the squadron has nearly 40 different solicitations valued over $3.2 million posted on Federal Business Opportunities. With requirements range from furniture to equipment commodities as well as various medical and religious support services. "As always, the contracting squadron encourages local businesses to bid on its requirements," said Lt. Col. Jonathan Wright, 81st CONS commander. "For instance, the squadron awarded 17 contract actions valued at more than $122,000 in August to 11 different businesses in Biloxi and Pascagoula. "Representing Keesler to the small business community is one of the major mission areas for our squadron," the colonel added. Contractors and vendors interested in bidding opportunities, call George Budz, director of business operations, 377-3131. A significant portion of Keesler's contract business is also done through CSC, the base operating support contractor. Interested contractors and vendors may call Nancy Holliday, 377-4213.