WJHTC Armed Security Guard Services
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking proposals for armed security guard services at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and a small remote facility in Elwood, New Jersey. The contractor must supply all labor, supervision, uniforms, equipment, training, and licensing required to control facility access, conduct vehicle screenings, and coordinate emergency responses across the 5,059-acre property. Key requirements include maintaining a Top Secret Facility Security Clearance, utilizing personnel with New Jersey SORA certifications and state firearms permits, and adhering to active Collective Bargaining Agreements. The procurement is competed as a Total Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business 8(a) set-aside for a single contract featuring a 2-month transition, a 12-month base, and four 12-month option periods. Proposals must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Sarah McCarty by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on October 29, 2026, following a mandatory site visit on September 29, 2026.