Program Development and Organizational Support
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 Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify firms capable of designing, establishing, and supporting a centralized program office for Physical Security Program Management. The AO is evaluating the creation or reorganization of an office to manage governance, policy, and oversight for enterprise-wide security systems. Responses are due March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The AO seeks industry expertise in the following areas:
- Program Design & Governance: Developing organizational structures, governance frameworks, and standard operating procedures for security technology oversight.
- Technical Standards: Establishing standards for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Video Management Systems (VMS), camera networks, and security operations infrastructure.
- Strategic Planning: Advising on long-term modernization, budget forecasting, and risk management.
- Workforce Planning: Identifying required skill sets, staffing models, and training/certification pathways for a centralized office.
- Vendor Oversight: Providing technical assessments and coordinating with installation vendors without performing the installation work itself.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 2:00 pm ET
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Location: Washington, DC
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only. The government will use responses to evaluate industry capabilities and inform the potential reorganization of its security technology oversight model. It does not obligate the government to award a contract.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit an electronic capability statement of no more than 15 pages. Submissions should specifically address the program expertise, technical oversight, and workforce recommendations outlined in the RFI.