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Procurement Market Intelligence Report
Fixed-Base Operation Services
Sourcing Guide & Market Trends
Comprehensive intelligence for making smart purchasing decisions
Learn about actual and potential costs
How much should I pay for Fixed-Base Operation Services?
What is the average price of Fixed-Base Operation Services?
This procurement report includes pricing information to help you purchase Fixed-Base Operation Services. Our analysts provide a benchmark price and a price range based on key pricing factors to help you understand what you should be paying for this specific product or service. To see the average price for this and hundreds of other products and services, subscribe to ProcurementIQ.
Has the price of Fixed-Base Operation Services been rising or falling?
Analysts look at market data from the previous three years to determine an overall price trend. You can use the recent price trends to help you understand price volatility and plan your budget.
I’m not ready to purchase Fixed-Base Operation Services yet. Will I pay more if I wait too long?
We forecast the next three years of price movements by looking at factors likely to affect the market's supply chain, such as inputs, demand and competition. You can then use the price forecast to figure out the best time to purchase.
What other costs are associated with purchasing Fixed-Base Operation Services?
Our analysts calculate the total cost of ownership and assign a level of low, moderate or high, depending on things like customization, integration and installation. Use this information to budget for Fixed-Base Operation Services with a reduced risk of unexpected costs.
See how we display average pricing information, trends and market data.
Find the vendor to meet your needs
Where can I purchase ?
Market share concentration for the FBO services market is low. The top four players account for less than 30.0% of total market revenue in 2020. About 3,200 suppliers operate in the FBO services market, including both chain companies and private companies. In the three years to 2020, the number of... Subscribe to learn more.
Questions to ask potential suppliers
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Regulation
How do you keep current with regulatory changes?
Has increased regulation changed your pricing?
How do you make staff aware of regulatory changes?
Do you anticipate any regulatory changes in the next year?
Supplier Capabilities
How many FBO facilities do you have around the United States?
Do you have a list of products and services that you offer?
Do you have partnerships with FBO service providers elsewhere?
What past experience do you have working with a company that is similar in size to mine and has similar needs?
Do all your repair facilities work on my type of aircraft?
Service Availability
Will you provide me with financial information to assess your bankruptcy risk (if not publicly available)?
How long have you been in business, and have you operated profitably for each of the past three years?
Will you be able to accommodate service requests on any given day? If not, do you have an alternate supplier to which you can refer me?
How do you adjust your operations in times of high demand? What about in times of low demand? Has demand for your services increased or decreased during the coronavirus pandemic? What steps have you taken to handle this pandemic?
Can you add additional capacity through other subcontractors in the area?
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Key elements for every RFP
What should my RFP include?
Project Budget
Buyers should state the amount of the contract award for FBO services.
Buyers should explain whether they wish to become signatory or non-signatory clients.
Buyers should reference the Benchmark Price section of this report to determine whether they are paying a competitive price for FBO services.
Selection Criteria
Buyers should evaluate suppliers based on their reputations for providing quality FBO services at a reasonable price.
Buyers should consider the locations of providers' operations.
Buyers should evaluate providers based on their records for timeliness.
Buyers can reference the Buying-Decision Scorecard section of this report for a discussion of key criteria to consider when evaluating providers.
Project Schedule
Buyers should include the dates when proposals are due.
Buyers should indicate when award information will be available.
Buyers should provide the flight schedules of aircraft that will regularly require FBO services.
Buyers should include any other dates relevant to the project that suppliers will need to be aware of.
Evaluate major factors to mitigate risk
How risky is the supply chain?
Supply chain risk in the FBO services market is moderate. This level of risk reduces buyer power because it means that providers face a greater likelihood of supply chain disruptions that will prevent them from providing services or that will increase their operating costs, forcing them to raise prices. Consequently,... Subscribe to learn more.