Global Protective Services (GPS) - Market Research
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W519TC-24-R-0011-0008
- Agency
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ACC Rock Island
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
- PSC
- S206 Housekeeping- Guard
- Place of performance
- N/A Unknown
- Points of contact
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- ACC-RI GPS Team usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.gps@army.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Army Contracting Command–Rock Island is conducting annual market research to assess contractor capability to provide comprehensive protective security services for the Global Protective Services (GPS) program, a $10.3 billion IDIQ vehicle, with responses due 3 June 2026. This is a sources-sought notice only and does not constitute a solicitation for task orders or a formal on-ramp request.
Respondents must demonstrate capability to meet the Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR) of 80 percent as defined in the Highest Technically Rated Offeror Matrix. Vendors currently below the 80 percent MTTR must provide detailed gap analysis including projected timelines for achieving the standard. The GPS program encompasses armed and unarmed private security contractor services at OCONUS locations across all combatant commands, including fixed guard operations, mobile security escort teams, convoy escort teams, protective security details, security reconnaissance teams, and explosive detection dog teams.
Mandatory prerequisites for eligibility include ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 or ISO 18788 audit certification within the past six years and current or pending SECRET-level (or NATO SECRET) facility clearance with demonstrated ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance within 60 days. Contractors must review provided GPS solicitation documents including the Performance Work Statement, Section L, Section M, HTRO Self Scoring Matrix, and operational attachments. Responses shall not exceed 37 pages inclusive of the Capability Matrix and Corporate Overview and must be submitted electronically to usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.gps@army.mil with subject line "GPS Market Research Response - [Company Name]." Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
Notice text
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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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) DRAFT Solicitation | Solicitation | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) RFI 7 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) - AFRICOM | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) W519TC-24-R-0011 RFI 6 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) Post Industry Day Announcement | Special Notice | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) Program Industry Day | Special Notice | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) updated RFI | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Global Protective Services (GPS) Program | Pre-Solicitation |
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