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Global Protective Services (GPS) - Market Research
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The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, is conducting market research for the Global Protective Services (GPS) program, an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle with a total program ceiling of $10.3 billion, aimed at securing private security services for U.S. government operations overseas in conflict and post-conflict environments. This sources-sought notice, issued under NAICS code 561612, is not a solicitation but rather a request for information to assess industry capability and readiness to meet the stringent performance standards defined in the GPS program. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to achieve a Minimum Technical Threshold Rating of 80% by self-scoring against the HTRO Matrix included in the attachments, and those failing to meet this threshold must submit a detailed gap analysis with a realistic timeline for achieving compliance. Submissions are limited to 37 pages and must include a Capability Matrix and a brief corporate overview, delivered electronically by June 4, 2026, to the designated government email. Contractors must possess a Secret Facility Clearance and demonstrate compliance with ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 and ISO 18788 standards, including submission of relevant audit reports. Personnel must meet strict physical, age, and training requirements, including being at least 21 years old for armed roles and 25 for supervisors, carrying body armor, helmets, night vision gear, and gas masks, and maintaining Combat Lifesaver or NREMT certification. Operations are strictly defensive, with no offensive combat allowed, and contractors must comply with NISPOM and DD Form 254 for classified information handling, including access to SIPRNET, SCI, and NATO information. Performance will occur across multiple international locations under task order direction, and contractors are required to comply with host nation laws, maintain accurate reporting on personnel, weapons, and incidents, and adhere to anti-trafficking in persons clauses. The IDIQ structure will allow for task order awards based on Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO), Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), or Best Value Tradeoff methodologies, with price evaluated only at the task order level. All submissions must align with SAM.gov requirements, including valid UEI and CAGE codes, and be submitted through the PIEE portal with no hard copies accepted.
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Global Protective Services (GPS) Sources Sought
Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Program Title: Global Protective Services (GPS) - Market Research
NAICS Code: 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services
Primary Location: Multiple IAW 10 USC § 2465
Response Format: Capability Matrix
1. PURPOSE
The Department of War (DoW) is conducting annual market research to assess the current landscape of industry partners capable of providing comprehensive protective security services IAW 10 USC § 2465. This research will help inform the GPS program management team is an official on-ramp should occur on the $10.3B GPS program.
This is not a solicitation for a task order or a formal on-ramp request. This is a sources-sought only.
2. VENDOR CAPABILITY & MTTR STANDARD
Vendors shall review the provided GPS solicitation documents and attachments, and provide a response demonstrating their capability to meet the Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR) of 80%, as defined in the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Matrix.
Offerors that do not currently meet the 80% MTTR shall provide a detailed gap analysis, including a projected timeline for achieving the standard based on current development or operational projections.
3. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Offerors shall submit their response to the VENDOR CAPABILITY & MTTR STANDARD and all associated attachments electronically. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
- Page Limit: Maximum 37 pages (inclusive of the Capability Matrix and a brief Corporate Overview).
- Due Date: 3 June 2026
- Submission Email: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.gps@army.mil
- Subject Line: "GPS Market Research Response - [Company Name]"
4. ATTACHMENTS:
- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0001 - PWS
- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0002 - Section L
- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0003 - Section M
- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0006 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0002 - Ordering Guide 3
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0003 - Authorized Ordering Agencies
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0004 - GPS CDRL Matrix 1
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0005 - Explosive Detection Canine Team Standards
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0006 - PSC Weapons Qual 1
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0007 - DDForm254
- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0008 - COCOM Map
5. DISCLAIMER
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.
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