ContractSources Sought

Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Capabilities Sources Sought

DEPT OF DEFENSE FA2381777
Response Deadline
Jun 8, 2026
31 days left
Days Remaining
31
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Air Force Force Protection Division within AFLCMC/ESS is seeking industry input on acquiring and sustaining Integrated Base Defense physical security and force protection electronic security capabilities for the Air Force Security Forces community. The work includes design, development, procurement, installation, integration, testing, certification, accreditation, and logistical support for intrusion detection and related security systems at Department of War locations in the United States and overseas. Key context includes an anticipated 10-year IDIQ approach, a projected effort spanning 50+ projects, a possible $1 billion ceiling, and the need for a SECRET facility clearance at submission, with a single prime expected to provide both physical security and software/cloud infrastructure. Responses to the RFI are due June 8, 2026, and a Request for Proposal is planned for 1QFY27.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
561621
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
PSC Code
6350
MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
ESSS GUARD Capabilities RFI.docx
Word43 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
The Request for Information (RFI) from the Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESS) seeks industry capabilities for Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS). This includes acquisition, sustainment, design, development, procurement, installation, integration, testing, certification, accreditation, and logistical support for physical security and force protection electronic security systems at Department of War (DoW) locations, both CONUS and OCONUS. The Government anticipates a 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated ceiling of $1 billion, potentially involving 50+ projects. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is planned for 1QFY27. Key experience areas include OCONUS installations, nuclear material facilities, SCIF/SAPF compliance, DoD security regulations, civil engineering, cybersecurity, and agile DevOps. Offerors must have a SECRET facility clearance at submission and be prepared to deliver both physical security and software/cloud infrastructure under a single prime contract. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 7, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 8, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 23, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUK

Point of Contact

Name
McKenna Clippert

Place of Performance

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES

Official Sources