Description
The United States Air Force (AFLCMC/ESS) has issued a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market capability for the Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The effort will acquire and sustain Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) for Air Force Security Forces, covering detection, deterrence, and tracking of hostile forces. The IDIQ will be multiple‑award, with separate design‑install (D&I) orders and regional sustainment tasks. Industry is asked to submit up to 21 pages of feedback (including a cover letter) by 14 Oct 2026. No pricing, award, or contract duration is disclosed at this stage.
• Purpose: gather market insight and refine the forthcoming formal solicitation.
• Scope: design, installation, and sustainment of integrated base defense security systems (sensors, cameras, access control, command‑and‑control, etc.).
• Contract type: Multiple‑Award IDIQ, evaluated on highest technically rated offeror with reasonable price.
• Submission limit: ≤ 21 pages (incl. cover letter) by 14 Oct 2026, 1200 EDT, via email to McKenna Clippert (and optionally Capt Deandra Dyer).
• No reimbursement for proposal costs; responses are for informational use only.