DRAFT RFP - Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) IDIQ - Force Protection Division

PresolicitationSmall Business Set Aside - PartialActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for Small Business businesses
  • Work to be performed in HANSCOM AFB, MA
  • Industry: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
FA2381999
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUK
Posted Date
Friday, September 25, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
PSC Code
6350
Set-Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Partial
Place of Performance
HANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731
Status
Active

Description

AFLCMC/ESSK is issuing this Draft RFP as an RFI to improve understanding of market landscape and engage with industry to ensure our acquisition strategy and formal RFP, upon release, are understandable and actionable. The GUARD IDIQ provides for the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) tailored to the Air Force Security Forces community, ensuring the warfighter is equipped with a means to deter, anticipate, deny, detect, report, delay, assess, and track hostile forces and targets for the protection of resources and personnel. **Draft SOW, PWS, and Relevant Experience Self-Scoring matrix updated shortly after publication due to access issues. No material changes made. ** THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for security systems services (except locksmiths) with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in HANSCOM AFB, MA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.