Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Capabilities Sources Sought
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/ESS) is seeking information for the Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) program. This initiative involves acquiring and sustaining Integrated Base Defense (IBD) physical and electronic security systems at more than 50 sites worldwide. The Air Force is considering a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 10-year ordering period and a $1 billion ceiling. The scope requires a single prime contractor to manage physical security hardware alongside software and cloud infrastructure. Responses are due June 18, 2026. The latest RFI (Version 3) includes updated requirements and a questions-and-answers section. The Air Force is planning a multiple-award IDIQ with a 10-year ordering period and a $1 billion ceiling. The work includes design, installation, and sustainment of security infrastructure. A single prime contractor must manage both physical security hardware and the software/cloud infrastructure. AFLCMC/ESS is researching capabilities for the GUARD initiative, focusing on Integrated Base Defense (IBD) and force protection systems.
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Contact and place of performance
McKenna Clippert
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
USA
**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...
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