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

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESS), is conducting market research to identify industry capabilities for the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense (IBD) physical security and force protection electronic security systems. This initiative focuses on the delivery of electronic security intrusion detection systems, equipment, and system integration capabilities. These solutions are intended to assist the Air Force Security Forces community in deterring, anticipating, denying, detecting, reporting, delaying, assessing, and tracking hostile forces for the protection of personnel, work environments, and resources.

This sources sought notice is identified under solicitation number FA2381777 and is classified under NAICS 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), and PSC 6350, Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems. Performance is centered at Hanscom AFB, MA, under the management of AFLCMC/HBUK. The government has provided two attachments detailing the Request for Information (RFI) requirements, including an updated version posted on May 28, 2026, which removed previous page limitations.

Interested parties must submit questions by May 27, 2026, with responses from the government anticipated by June 3, 2026. The final deadline for capability statements is June 12, 2026, at 1500 EDT. McKenna Clippert serves as the primary point of contact for this market research effort.