Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91CRB-26-RFI
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), operating under Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) targeting Small Business 8(a) vendors for Security and Safety Support Services, with RFI responses due May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern. The Government anticipates direct award to a qualified 8(a) contractor under an Alpha Contracting process.
Place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (Aberdeen Area and ATEC Headquarters), with occasional duty in the Edgewood Area. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, fluent in English, and possess SECRET personnel security clearances; personnel will handle both classified and unclassified security actions in compliance with Army Regulation 190-13 and ATC policies.
The scope spans five functional areas: Visitor Control Center operations (full-time), ATEC Headquarters security and command support (full-time), Access Control Point / Gate 13 operations (full-time), test ranges surge guard support (as-needed, 12-hour night shifts), and Safety Directorate support (part-time). Five labor categories are required: Security Technician II for visitor control (minimum four years physical security experience or Associate's degree), Security Technician III for ATC S2 support (minimum four years industrial/personnel security experience), Security Technician II for ATEC HQ (minimum four years headquarters experience), Security Technician I for access control guards (minimum two years experience), and Risk Management Test SME Safety Specialist (bachelor's degree, minimum 23 years test environment experience, OSHA 10-Hour certification).
Period of performance is one base year plus two one-year option periods. The primary NAICS code is 561210 (Facilities Support Services); small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts. Responses must address a Technical Questions Sheet covering visitor control center operations, gate security, multi-discipline security assistant support, automated badging and access control systems, and on-site Facility Security Officer capabilities. Contact: Noah Lane (noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil) or Todd M. Strasavich (todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil).
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Procurement Type: Request for Information (RFI)
Title: Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services
Response Date: 14 May 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern
Primary Point of Contact: Noah Lane noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil.
Primary Contracting Officer: Todd M. Strasavich todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil
Description:
Summary: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, is posting this RFI for Security and Safety Support Services as a means of conducting market research to identify Small Business 8(a) vendors having an interest and capabilities that can support the ATC Security and Safety Office with the requirements below.
Background: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), a subordinate command to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), is the WAR Department’s lead agency for land-combat testing. ATC requires contractor support for the Safety and Security Office and shall be responsible for acquiring, managing and retaining personnel with the capability and experience to perform security administration, provide technical security, expertise and services in support of ATC and ATEC Headquarters (HQ), located at the Aberdeen Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. Because of the division of APG into north and south areas, the contractor may have occasional duty in the Edgewood Area. The contractor will perform work that involves both classified and unclassified security actions. Services shall be performed In Accordance With (IAW), Army regulations 190-13 and ATC regulations and policies found on ATC Sharepoint https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/ATEC-ATC and policies provided by the government via the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Acquisition Strategy: Based on the market research gathered from this RFI, the Government anticipates directly awarding to a Small Business 8(a) vendor willing to participate in an Alpha Contracting process. Under this approach, the Government and the selected contractor will work together to finalize the requirements and proposal simultaneously. Respondents should clearly highlight their capability to support a rapid, collaborative acquisition timeline.
See Document Security Support RFI for additional information and response questions.
Update #1 ·
Procurement Type: Request for Information (RFI)
Title: Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services
Response Date: 12 May 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern
Primary Point of Contact: Noah Lane noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil.
Primary Contracting Officer: Todd M. Strasavich todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil
Description:
Summary: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, is posting this RFI for Security and Safety Support Services as a means of conducting market research to identify Small Business 8(a) vendors having an interest and capabilities that can support the ATC Security and Safety Office with the requirements below.
Background: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), a subordinate command to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), is the WAR Department’s lead agency for land-combat testing. ATC requires contractor support for the Safety and Security Office and shall be responsible for acquiring, managing and retaining personnel with the capability and experience to perform security administration, provide technical security, expertise and services in support of ATC and ATEC Headquarters (HQ), located at the Aberdeen Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. Because of the division of APG into north and south areas, the contractor may have occasional duty in the Edgewood Area. The contractor will perform work that involves both classified and unclassified security actions. Services shall be performed In Accordance With (IAW), Army regulations 190-13 and ATC regulations and policies found on ATC Sharepoint https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/ATEC-ATC and policies provided by the government via the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Acquisition Strategy: Based on the market research gathered from this RFI, the Government anticipates directly awarding to a Small Business 8(a) vendor willing to participate in an Alpha Contracting process. Under this approach, the Government and the selected contractor will work together to finalize the requirements and proposal simultaneously. Respondents should clearly highlight their capability to support a rapid, collaborative acquisition timeline.
See Document Security Support RFI for additional information and response questions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Security Support RFI.pdf | ||
| Security Support RFI.pdf | ||
| Technical Questions Sheet.docx | DOCX document | |
| Security and Safety PWS final May 6 2026.pdf |
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