Notification of Award of the ASH-IV Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Contract 693KA9-26-D-00005, known as the ASH-IV Contract, to Guide House of McLean, VA. This hybrid Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued at $89,927,583.92, will provide critical support to the FAA's Office of Security and Hazardous Materials (ASH).
Scope of Work
The awarded contract will support ASH in its primary responsibilities, which include security and critical-infrastructure protection, emergency operations, contingency planning, intelligence activities, and ensuring the safe transportation of hazardous materials in air commerce.
Contract & Timeline
- Awardee: Guide House, 1676 International Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102
- Type: Hybrid IDIQ (Fixed Price with Material (T&M) and Cost Reimbursement CLINs)
- Value: $89,927,583.92
- Duration: Five (5) year base period and four (4) one (1) year option periods, from May 19, 2026, through May 18, 2031, if all options are exercised.
- Award Announced: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
This is an award notice, and details regarding the evaluation process are not provided in this announcement.
Additional Notes
The FAA Contracting Officer for this award is Elisa Brown, AAQ-450, who can be reached at elisa.brown@faa.gov.