Support for the United States Air Force (USAF) Technical Security Team (TST) in Pakistan for the F-16 and related weapon system security oversight.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
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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 Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate is conducting market research for Technical Security Team (TST) support for F-16 and related weapon system security oversight in Pakistan. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify capable contractors for a potential future requirement. Responses are due May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide security oversight for F-16 and related weapon systems on two Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases, including a liaison at the US Embassy. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting 24/7 physical security inspections, roving patrols, and mission control center operations.
- Providing 24/7 dining and facility oversight, ensuring adequate food supplies, facility maintenance, and vehicle fleet management (with PAF support).
- Accounting for all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) property, including key control.
- Supporting the USG End Use Monitoring (EUM) / Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM) team (not directly responsible for EUM/EEUM).
- Managing staff hiring, training, contractual aspects, invoicing, clearances, passports, visas, and mission compliance.
The Pakistan Government will provide food, water, living accommodations, physical security, urgent medical/dental, and transportation for contractor personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One-year base (June 19, 2027 – June 18, 2028) with two one-year options.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Mix of Firm-Fixed-Price and Cost-Reimbursable CLINs.
- NAICS Code: 561990 All Other Support Services (Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Place of Performance: Islamabad, Pakistan (two PAF bases and US Embassy).
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Responses Due: May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 4, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This is open to all potential sources. Respondents should indicate their business size and socio-economic status (e.g., small, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB). All in-country personnel will require a current passport, visa, and secret security clearance. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Interested firms must submit a capability package (max 25 pages, 12-point font, 1" margins) outlining their ability to meet requirements, including recent relevant experience. If subcontracts are planned, details on percentage and type of businesses (small/large) should be provided. Email submissions must use the subject line "Pakistan TST Support."
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and is not a request for proposal or a commitment to issue a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse costs for responses.