Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Capabilities Sources Sought
Archived on July 3, 2026. Sources Sought posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE (DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE) on June 15, 2026. Solicitation FA2381777.
NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)). Place of performance: Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
**Update 15 June 2026 1430**
Answers to questions attached. Apologies for delay.
**Update 05 June 2026 1500**
Due date for final responses has been extended to 18 Jun 2026 1500 EDT. A third version of the document has been attached with the final update to the response date.
Due to the volume of questions/requests for clarification received after the Questions due date, responses are delayed. Answers and clarifications will now be posted by 10 June 2026.
**Update 28 May 2026 1400**
The page limitation has been excluded entirely.
Due date for final responses has been extended to 12 Jun 2026 1500 EDT. A second version of the document has been attached with an update to the response date and removal of references to the previous page limit.
**Update 08 May 2026 0800**
Questions are due on 27 May 2026 1500 EDT. Answers will be posted no later than 3 June.
The Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESS) is seeking information regarding the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense (IBD) physical security and force protection electronic security systems, equipment, and system integration capabilities. The purpose of this initiative is to better understand industry capability to provide electronic security intrusion detection systems capabilities to the Air Force Security Forces community as a means to deter, anticipate, deny, detect, report, delay, assess, and track hostile and potentially hostile forces and targets for the protection of resources, work environments, and personnel.
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FA2381777- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- 5×Market ResearchCurrentMay 7, 2026
Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Capabilities Sources Sought
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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. Updated Introduction and Instructions uploaded 28 Sept 2026 to clarify page limit language. ** THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. IAW RFO 15.101(c)(2), requests to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract, nor do they affect a potential offeror’s ability to respond to a future synopsis/solicitation, which may or may not follow or restrict the Goverenment’s eventual acquisition approach. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this notice, and no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise from a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.** | Pre-Solicitation | 561621 | Partial Small Business Set-Aside | 10/05/2026 | 10/14/2026 | 0, MA | |
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 AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. IAW RFO 15.101(c)(2), requests to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract, nor do they affect a potential offeror’s ability to respond to a future synopsis/solicitation, which may or may not follow or restrict the Goverenment’s eventual acquisition approach. The Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this notice, and no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise from a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.** | Pre-Solicitation | 561621 | Partial Small Business Set-Aside | 09/25/2026 | 10/14/2026 | 0, MA | |
This contract action was not awarded competitively. The action was awarded using other than full and open competition because only one responsible source could meet the Government’s requirements. The contract type is firm-fixed-price. | Awarded | 561621 | No Set-Aside | 10/01/2026 | Open | 0, MA | |
Amendment 2 //// The purpose of this amendment is to EXTEND solicitation date to 15 September 2026 @4:00PM PDT. The title of the updated attached file is 1. SOLICITATION REV 2 9.14.2026. | Solicitation | 561621 | Women-Owned Small Business Program Set-Aside | 09/14/2026 | 09/15/2026 | - | |
Amendment 1 //// The purpose of this amendment is to attach questions and answers received from prospective vendors and EXTEND solicitation date to 14 September 2026 @11:00am PDT . The title of attached files are 1. Questions and Answers and 2. SOLICITATION REV 1 9.10.2026. | Solicitation | 561621 | Women-Owned Small Business Program Set-Aside | 09/10/2026 | 09/14/2026 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA2381777
Archive Date
Jul 3, 2026
Office Address
HANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731