Facility Support Services III - Draft RFP Questions and Answers

Background
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is seeking to provide Facility Support Services (FSS) III. This draft RFP was posted on August 31, 2026, to inform interested parties about the final questions and answers related to the draft RFP.
The goal of this contract is to ensure that essential services are maintained at various locations, including Arnold AFB, White Oak, MD, and Moffett Field, CA.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for a range of services including:
1. Performing Mission Essential Contractor Services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically addressing responsibilities during emergencies and crises.
2. Providing security services, operations center functions, fire and emergency services, and environmental management.
3. Maintaining sufficient staffing levels to support mission requirements, including the capability to surge during contingencies.
4. Operating a firearms storage facility in accordance with applicable regulations and ensuring it is manned as required for scheduled mission needs.
5. Managing transportation logistics for non-routine trips and ensuring compliance with safety regulations regarding vehicle operations.
6. Providing a contractor-provided K9 handler and ensuring that all necessary equipment is secured and managed appropriately.

Place of Performance
The primary locations for performance include Arnold AFB, White Oak, MD, and Moffett Field, CA.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet specific requirements including:
- Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA).
- Capability to provide qualified personnel with necessary security clearances and professional licenses.
- Experience in providing similar facility support services as outlined in the PWS.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The Facility Support Services III effort appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on the prior FSS II contract FA910119C1000 awarded to Akima Intra-Data for $164,265,093 (09/03/19–11/30/26). The FSS II scope included industrial and test security, command/control and communications, fire and emergency services, environmental/safety functions, base supply and cargo movement, and vehicle maintenance at AEDC (primarily Arnold AFB with additional performance at White Oak, MD and Moffett Field, CA). The FSS III draft RFP similarly targets facility support functions across these same locations (including security, emergency/fire response, environmental management, and logistics), suggesting continuity of the service lines from the prior award.