Industry Day Announcement: Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD)
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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESSS) is conducting market research for the Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Multiple-Award IDIQ. This initiative focuses on the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense physical security and force protection electronic security systems, equipment, and system integration capabilities. Under solicitation number FA2381888, the government is hosting a multi-phase Industry Day to collaborate with interested parties and provide information regarding a forthcoming Draft Request for Proposal. The engagement is structured in two phases, beginning with virtual sessions and in-person meetings at Hanscom AFB on October 20, 2026, followed by a technical Engineering Summit for subject matter experts at Eglin AFB from October 27 to 30, 2026. This event is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment. Participation for in-person events requires US citizenship, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, and the submission of a DD2345 form. Attendance for one-on-one sessions is limited to five representatives per company for a duration of 45 minutes.
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Update 5 Oct 2026 - Industry Day schedule/attendance options have been updated. Reactivated this posting to ensure active through COB 5 Oct 2026, but response date is unchanged.
Update 16 Sept 2026 1200 EST - Microsoft Form has been updated to clarify that the DD2345 must be received by the PCO - selection of "No" for Item #3 on the registration form will be considered non-responsive.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESSS) is hosting an Industry Day to collaborate with interested parties regarding the Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Multiple-Award IDIQ and the forthcoming Draft Request for Proposal (RFP), focused on the acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense (IBD) physical security and force protection electronic security systems, equipment, and system integration capabilities. This Industry Day, IAW the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 - Market Research, is for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not be liable for any costs incurred by attendees for travel or other expenses. All non-proprietary information shared will be posted publicly on SAM.gov after the event’s conclusion.
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