SAM #W91CRB-26-RFI

Security and Safety Support Services for Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) and ATEC HQ

The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), under the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), is seeking Small Business 8(a) vendors to provide Security and Safety Support Services at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Security and Safety Office - Scope of Services: - Security administration and technical security expertise for both classified and unclassified actions - Full-time security at the ATC Visitor Control Center, ATEC Headquarters, and Gate 13 access control - Surge guard support for test ranges - Part-time safety support at the ATC Safety Directorate - Administrative support, badge processing, access control, security program management, and safety compliance - Key labor categories: Security Technicians I-III, Risk Management Test SME Safety Specialist - Requirements: - Personnel must meet strict qualification and security clearance requirements - Compliance with Army Regulation 190-13 and ATC policies - Work may occur in both Aberdeen Area and Edgewood Area of APG, including ATEC HQ and test ranges - Acquisition Strategy: - Direct award to a Small Business 8(a) vendor using an Alpha Contracting process for rapid, collaborative proposal development - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a services procurement - Products/Part Numbers: - No products or part numbers specified; focus is on labor and expertise - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with two one-year option periods - Locations: - Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), including Aberdeen Area, Edgewood Area, ATC, and ATEC Headquarters

Description

Procurement Type: Request for Information (RFI)

Title: Aberdeen Test Center Security and Safety Support Services

Response Date: 12 May 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern

Primary Point of Contact: Noah Lane noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil.

Primary Contracting Officer: Todd M. Strasavich todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil

Description:

Summary: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, is posting this RFI for Security and Safety Support Services as a means of conducting market research to identify Small Business 8(a) vendors having an interest and capabilities that can support the ATC Security and Safety Office with the requirements below.

Background: The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), a subordinate command to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), is the WAR Department’s lead agency for land-combat testing. ATC requires contractor support for the Safety and Security Office and shall be responsible for acquiring, managing and retaining personnel with the capability and experience to perform security administration, provide technical security, expertise and services in support of ATC and ATEC Headquarters (HQ), located at the Aberdeen Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. Because of the division of APG into north and south areas, the contractor may have occasional duty in the Edgewood Area. The contractor will perform work that involves both classified and unclassified security actions. Services shall be performed In Accordance With (IAW), Army regulations 190-13 and ATC regulations and policies found on ATC Sharepoint https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/ATEC-ATC and policies provided by the government via the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). 

Acquisition Strategy: Based on the market research gathered from this RFI, the Government anticipates directly awarding to a Small Business 8(a) vendor willing to participate in an Alpha Contracting process. Under this approach, the Government and the selected contractor will work together to finalize the requirements and proposal simultaneously. Respondents should clearly highlight their capability to support a rapid, collaborative acquisition timeline.

See Document Security Support RFI for additional information and response questions. 

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