RFP WJHTC Armed Security Guard Services

The Federal Aviation Administration's William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace is soliciting offers for armed security guard services under an 8(a) small business set-aside (NAICS 561612), with sealed offers due October 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern according to the attached solicitation. The posting lists November 4, 2026 as its due date.

Eligibility is restricted to 8(a) small businesses. Work covers armed security guard services at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and a small remote facility at 1300 Elwood Long Range Radar, Building 200, Elwood, New Jersey. Contractor personnel must hold appropriate security clearances, be U.S. citizens, and hold valid New Jersey firearms permits and Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification. They must also complete firearms qualification, training certifications, and medical and drug testing. Key deliverables include incident reports within 24 hours of occurrence, bi-weekly work schedules, a continuity of services plan for national emergencies, and detailed firm-fixed-price buildup documentation within 60 days of award. Service Contract Labor Standards compliance applies under collective bargaining agreements identified in Section J. Personnel may not exceed 40 hours per week. The contractor bears all costs for equipment, vehicle registration, uniforms, and training, and no reimbursement is authorized for incidental costs or equipment removal.

The award is a single firm-fixed-price contract with a 60-day transition beginning approximately February 1, 2027, a 12-month base period commencing April 1, 2027, and four 12-month optional renewal periods at the government's discretion. Sarah McCarty, Contracting Officer, is the point of contact at sarah.mccarty@faa.gov.