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

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESS) at Hanscom AFB, MA, is seeking information regarding the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense (IBD) physical security and force protection electronic security systems. This Sources Sought notice, identified by solicitation number FA2381777, focuses on identifying industry capabilities for providing electronic security intrusion detection systems to the Air Force Security Forces community. The objective of this initiative is to support the Air Force in its efforts to deter, anticipate, deny, detect, report, delay, assess, and track hostile forces to protect military resources, work environments, and personnel.

The requirement falls under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)) and PSC 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems). Responses to this notice will help the government understand current market capabilities for system integration and the provision of specialized security equipment. Two attachments, including updated versions of the GUARD Capabilities RFI, have been provided to outline the request.

Prospective respondents must submit information by the updated deadline of June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. The agency previously set a deadline of May 27, 2026, for questions and intended to post answers by June 3, 2026. The point of contact for this market research is McKenna Clippert. Recent updates to the notice have removed the original response page limitations and extended the final submission date.