Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) to conduct market research for Security and Safety Support Services. The goal is to identify Small Business 8(a) vendors with the capabilities to support the ATC Security and Safety Office. The ATC is the Army's lead agency for land-combat testing and requires contractor support for security administration, technical security expertise, and services for both classified and unclassified actions.

The government anticipates a direct award to a Small Business 8(a) vendor through an Alpha Contracting process, where the government and the selected contractor will finalize requirements and proposals simultaneously. Respondents are encouraged to highlight their ability to support a rapid, collaborative acquisition timeline.

Respondents are asked to provide information addressing the requirements in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the attached Technical Questions Sheet. Key information requested includes:

• Company contact information (including CAGE Code).

• Company size standard per NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with a size standard of $47,000,000.00 in average annual receipts. Identification of any applicable small business categories (8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Intention to submit as a prime contractor.

• Capability to perform at least 51% of the work and explanation regarding the Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation rule.

• Confirmation of capabilities to provide the full range of services or specific intended services.

• Up to 3 examples of similar work performed as a prime or sub-contractor, including contract numbers, aggregate dollar values, and task order details.

• Information on business arrangements (joint ventures, teaming, etc.) and selection processes.

• Additional company information relevant to the RFI.

• Comments or questions on the PWS.

• Indication of small or large business status.

• Company website address.

• Responses must be submitted electronically to Noah Lane (Contract Specialist) at noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil and Todd Strasavich (Contracting Officer) at todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil.

• Responses must be in Microsoft Word or Excel format.

• The deadline for submission is Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern.

• No telephone calls will be accepted, and no meetings will be held.

• This is an RFI for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposal. No contract will be awarded from this Sources Sought.

• The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in developing the response.

• All data received will be protected as corporate or proprietary information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document requests specific information from vendors regarding their experience and capabilities relevant to a potential security-related contract. It serves as a tool to gather details for evaluating vendor qualifications.

• PWS Input: Vendors are asked to provide questions and recommended language for the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Visitor Control Center Experience: Specific experience operating a visitor control center is requested.
• Guard Support Experience: Details on experience providing guard support for manning security gates, including credential checking, are required.
• Security Assistant Support: Experience providing support across various security disciplines (Personnel, Physical, Information Security) is sought.
• Automated Systems Experience: Information on experience with automated badging and/or access control systems at federal facilities is requested.
• Facility Security Officer (FSO): Confirmation of whether the company has an FSO to manage employee security clearances is required.

This document directly impacts proposal preparation by outlining the specific experience and qualifications the government is looking for. Vendors should use this to tailor their responses and highlight relevant past performance and capabilities to demonstrate their suitability for the opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal security, administrative, and safety support services across the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) footprint, specifically for the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) and the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Headquarters (HQ).

• Functional Areas:

  • ATC Visitor Control Center (VCC): Full-time security and access control.
  • ATEC Headquarters (HQ): Full-time security and command support.
  • ATC Access Control Point (Gate 13): Full-time access control guard support.
  • ATC Test Ranges: As-needed (SURGE) guard support.
  • ATC Safety Directorate: Part-time safety support services.

• Core Duties: Include acquiring information, tracking actions, managing inventories, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint, processing badge applications, verifying security clearances (DISS), processing access authorizations, fabricating Common Access Cards (CAC) and Restricted Area (RA) badges, badging accountability, processing retrieval requests, and managing foreign visit requests.

• Access Control: Provide physical access control at designated Restricted Area (RA) gates, primarily Gate 13, and provide surge support at other gates as needed.

• System Familiarization: Contractor personnel must be proficient in standard security systems; site-specific familiarization will be provided via Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

• Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, possess a High School Diploma or GED, and be fluent in English. Minimum qualifications for various roles (Security Technician II, Security Technician III, etc.) are detailed, including years of experience and specific skill sets.

• Services must be performed in accordance with Army Regulations (AR) 190-13, ATEC regulations, ATC regulations, and other governing regulations.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a comprehensive Contractor Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

• All operations must achieve security standards and vetting thresholds established in the ATC VCC Internal Operating Procedure (IOP).

• Personnel must complete Government-mandated annual training.

• Period of Performance: One-year base period plus two, one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: APG North and South (Edgewood Area).

• Security: Contractor shall possess and maintain a minimum of a SECRET Facility Clearance (FCL). All contractor personnel must possess a minimum of a SECRET personnel security clearance.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Contractor is responsible for furnishing all required PPE at no additional cost. Specific PPE requirements are outlined for different roles (e.g., reflective vests, safety shoes, hard hats).

• Reporting: Deliverables include Monthly Status Reports, Monthly VCC Metrics and Inventory Reports, Monthly Employee Rosters, Weekly Labor Reports, and Safety and Risk Management Documents.

• Work Attire: Minimum attire standards are specified for different work environments (Business Casual, utility attire).

• Government-Furnished Space: Workspace will be provided at various locations including ATC VCC, ATC S2 Security Support, ATEC Headquarters, and Gate 13 Guardhouse.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) to conduct market research for Security and Safety Support Services. The goal is to identify Small Business 8(a) vendors with the capabilities to support the ATC Security and Safety Office. The government anticipates a direct award to an 8(a) vendor through an Alpha Contracting process, where requirements and proposals will be finalized collaboratively.

Respondents are requested to provide information addressing the requirements within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the attached Technical Questions Sheet. Specific areas of interest include:

• Company contact information (including CAGE Code).
• Company size standard for NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services).
• Identification of small business categories (8(a), Small Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).
• Intention to propose as a prime contractor.
• Capability to perform at least 51% of the work and adherence to the Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation rule.
• Possession of capabilities for the full range of products and services.
• Examples of similar work performed (prime or sub-contractor), including contract numbers, dollar values, and task order details.
• Information on business arrangements (joint ventures, teaming, strategic alliances).
• Comments or questions regarding the PWS.

This is an RFI for market research only, not a solicitation or request for proposal. No contract will be awarded from this Sources Sought.

• Responses must be submitted electronically to Noah Lane (noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil) and Todd Strasavich (todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil).
• Deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
• Format: Microsoft Word or Excel.
• No telephone calls or meetings will be accepted.

This RFI specifically seeks to identify Small Business 8(a) vendors.

• The government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in developing the response.
• Data received will be protected as corporate or proprietary if marked as such.