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.

This is a multi-phase Industry Day.

Phase One – 20-22 Oct 2026

Information and Registration:

Phase One will focus on the Draft RFP, to be issued separately. This posting will be associated with this Industry Day announcement on SAM.gov.

Phase One, scheduled for the morning of 20 Oct 2026, will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. This initial session will consist of introductions, a program overview, answers to submitted questions, and an open-forum QA.

All remaining time will be reserved for one-on-one sessions with the USG team, offered both virtually and in-person. Sessions will be limited to 45m per company. In-person one-on-one sessions will be held at Hanscom AFB, MA. Due to space limitations, attendance is limited to five (5) representatives per company. Those attending in person must be a US citizen, or naturalized US citizen, and have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to enter the installation. Base access will be further coordinated separately with confirmed attendees.

Advanced registration is required for all attendees – interested parties shall register using the Microsoft Forms link, provided in the Announcement Description on SAM.gov. The form must be completed in its entirety, to include:

• Company Name and CAGE Code
• Point of Contact – Full Name and Email
• Confirmation that DD2345 has been sent to the Contracting Officer
• List of Attendees – Full Names and Positions (EN, PM, Contracting, etc.)
• Interest in One-on-One session with USG Team – Interest in attending GUARD Engineering Summit (Phase Two)

Your company’s DD2345 must be received by the Contracting Officer for registration to be accepted.

Once attendance is confirmed, the Contracting Officer will contact each Point of Contact with a separate Microsoft Forms Link, through which interested parties are encouraged to submit questions about the program and the Draft RFP.

Phase Two – 27-30 Oct 2026

GUARD Engineering Summit

Information and Registration:

Phase Two will be focused on foundational engineering documents that may be applicable to future orders under the GUARD IDIQ, once established. Phase Two will be held at the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, FL, and attendance will be limited to technical SMEs. Separate registration and installation access information will be sent to attendees who indicate interest in Phase Two.