GLOBAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES (GPS) - MARKET RESEARCH

Global Protective Services (GPS) Sources Sought

Notice Type:          Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

Program Title:       Global Protective Services (GPS) - Market Research

NAICS Code:         561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services

Primary Location:  Multiple IAW 10 USC § 2465

Response Format: Capability Matrix

1. PURPOSE

The Department of War (DoW) is conducting annual market research to assess the current landscape of industry partners capable of providing comprehensive protective security services IAW 10 USC § 2465. This research will help inform the GPS program management team is an official on-ramp should occur on the $10.3B GPS program.

This is not a solicitation for a task order or a formal on-ramp request. This is a sources-sought only.

2. VENDOR CAPABILITY & MTTR STANDARD

Vendors shall review the provided GPS solicitation documents and attachments, and provide a response demonstrating their capability to meet the Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR) of 80%, as defined in the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Matrix.

Offerors that do not currently meet the 80% MTTR shall provide a detailed gap analysis, including a projected timeline for achieving the standard based on current development or operational projections.

3. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Offerors shall submit their response to the VENDOR CAPABILITY & MTTR STANDARD and all associated attachments electronically. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

• Page Limit: Maximum 37 pages (inclusive of the Capability Matrix and a brief Corporate Overview).
• Due Date: 3 June 2026
• Submission Email: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.gps@army.mil
• Subject Line: "GPS Market Research Response - [Company Name]"

4. ATTACHMENTS:

- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0001 - PWS

- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0002 - Section L

- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0003 - Section M

- I. B-08 GPS Attachment 0006 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0002 - Ordering Guide 3

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0003 - Authorized Ordering Agencies 

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0004 - GPS CDRL Matrix 1

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0005 - Explosive Detection Canine Team Standards

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0006 - PSC Weapons Qual 1

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0007 - DDForm254

- II. E-01 GPS Attachment 0008 - COCOM Map

5. DISCLAIMER

This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.