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

The Department of the Air Force Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESS) is seeking information regarding industry capabilities for the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense physical security and force protection electronic security systems, equipment, and system integration. This initiative, identified as the Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) capabilities project under solicitation number FA2381777, focuses on providing electronic security intrusion detection systems to the Air Force Security Forces community. These capabilities are intended to deter, anticipate, deny, detect, report, delay, assess, and track hostile and potentially hostile forces for the protection of personnel, work environments, and resources.

This market research is classified under NAICS 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) and PSC 6350 MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS. The place of performance is Hanscom AFB, MA. Associated documentation includes two attachments: ESSS GUARD Capabilities RFI.docx, posted on May 7, 2026, and ESSS GUARD Capabilities RFI V2.docx, posted on May 28, 2026. The updated documentation reflects the removal of previous page limitations and an extension of the submission schedule.

The deadline for final responses is June 12, 2026. Earlier project milestones included a deadline for questions on May 27, 2026, with answers scheduled for publication by June 3, 2026. McKenna Clippert is the point of contact for this notice.