The Department of the Air Force has officially released a request for proposals (RFP) for a significant Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) to execute modernization projects at Morón Air Base in Spain.
This competitive indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract carries an estimated maximum aggregate value of $400 million, payable in euro equivalent. The Air Force plans to utilize the contract over a potential 10-year ordering period, which includes a five-year base term and a five-year option period.
The MACC will finance a diverse range of crucial repair and construction tasks, which individual task orders will define. These projects are essential for maintaining and improving the operational capabilities of the base.
Crucially, the solicitation specifies contractual constraints under the Spain-U.S. Defense and Cooperation Agreement. This agreement dictates that only companies authorized under Spanish law may receive contract awards. Additionally, successful contractors must utilize local materials, labor, and equipment whenever feasible.
Morón Air Base, home to the 496th Air Base Squadron, remains a vital strategic staging point in Europe for US and NATO plans, exercises, and contingency operations. Its location near the Mediterranean and its extensive runway infrastructure make it an essential link for air mobility operations moving east from the United States. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by the December 10 deadline.
This major MACC solicitation underscores the Air Force’s sustained commitment to its strategic forward presence in Southern Europe. A $400 million investment demonstrates that modernizing and maintaining key infrastructure like Morón Air Base is a continuous priority. For GovCon businesses, understanding these long-term IDIQ contracts—and the specific host-nation requirements like the ones set by the Spain-U.S. agreement—is essential for capturing work that supports global military readiness. This type of large-scale construction ensures that critical facilities can support future missions and accommodate next-generation assets.
