Facility Support Services - Request For Information (RFI)

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) for planning purposes only. The AFTC is seeking industry input to help develop a viable solicitation for Facility Support Services (FSS) III. This RFI is preliminary and subject to change; responses are voluntary and do not guarantee future procurement.

The effort includes, but is not limited to, the following services:

• Security Services: Armed security for resource protection, entry control, and patrols.
• Command, Control, and Communications (C2): 24/7 operation of the AEDC Operations Center.
• Fire and Emergency Services: Fire prevention, protection, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services.
• Base Supply & Cargo Movement: Materiel management, Hazardous Materials Pharmacy (HAZMART), warehousing, and inbound/outbound freight.
• Vehicle Operations and Maintenance: Maintenance and management of the government vehicle fleet and ground transportation services.
• Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health: Compliance and management support.

Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), TN, with additional support at geographically separated units (GSUs) in White Oak, MD, and Moffett Field, CA.

Interested parties are requested to provide:

• Corporate Information (Company Name, Address, POC, CAGE Code, UEI, Business Size, Socio-economic Status under NAICS 561210).

• Capability and Experience: Indicate experience and interest in providing specific service areas. Provide a brief description of capabilities and experience related to the major service areas, and describe experience with similar projects (up to three contract examples from the past five years).

• Acquisition Strategy Feedback: Indicate interest in performing the entire scope as a prime contractor and provide recommendations on bundling/unbundling the contract.

• Risk and Innovation: Identify primary risks associated with execution, potential mitigation strategies, innovative technologies/processes, and any requirements that would preclude a viable solution.

• Responses are due no later than 3 April 2026 at 1000 Central Daylight Time.

• Submit via email to Ms. Erica Anglin (PCO) and Ms. Bethany Hill (Contracting Specialist).

• Submissions should address the specified topic areas.

• Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF. ZIP files are not accepted.

FSS II PWS

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Facility Support Services (FSS) at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), a national aerospace ground test facility. The objective is to support AEDC's mission of testing and evaluating weapon, propulsion, aerodynamic, and space systems at realistic conditions.

The FSS contract encompasses a broad range of Base Operating Support (BOS) functions, including:

• Supply
• Vehicle maintenance
• Cargo movement
• Operations center and command & control (C2) functions
• Industrial and test security
• Security services
• Fire and emergency services
• Support for overall AEDC Safety, Environmental, and Occupational Health programs.

Performance standards are detailed throughout the document, often including specific metrics such as "No security violations," "100% compliance," and "Zero defects." These are tied to various tasks and requirements, with methods of performance assessment including COR surveillance, audits, reviews, and feedback from government personnel and customers.

Performance will primarily occur at Arnold AFB in Tennessee. Additional performance is required at AEDC facilities at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, MD, and at NASA's Ames Research Center (ARC) grounds at Moffett Field, CA, as specified.

Key requirements include:

• Maintaining a Top Secret Facility Clearance Level (FCL).
• Designating a full-time Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Compliance with numerous DoD, Air Force, and AEDC directives, regulations, and guides related to security, safety, environmental, and occupational health.
• Providing trained, certified, and qualified personnel for all services.
• Developing and maintaining various plans and procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Security Program Plans (SPPs), and emergency response plans.