Request for Information
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF.NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a Request for Information for security guard and patrol services. This falls under NAICS 561621, which covers security system services including monitoring and remote monitoring of security alarm systems, as well as armed or unarmed guard and patrol services. RFI solicitations are typically used by agencies to gather market information, assess industry capabilities, and refine requirements before issuing a formal solicitation—so this is your opportunity to shape what the eventual contract will look like.
NNSA manages the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile and supports nuclear nonproliferation efforts, meaning its security requirements are typically stringent and involve protecting sensitive facilities, materials, and information. Security services at NNSA sites generally require personnel with security clearances, specialized training, and adherence to rigorous federal standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Energy, NNSA Non-MO Contracting Operations Division |
| Notice type | RFI (Request for Information) |
| Solicitation number | 89233127NNA000154 |
| NAICS | 561621 – Security Systems Services |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This RFI appears to be open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside is indicated, meaning large businesses may also participate. However, small businesses in security services should strongly consider responding to influence the requirements. If you are a small security firm, particularly one with experience in federal contracts, DOE/NNSA site experience, or cleared personnel capabilities, your input could help the agency understand small business capacity in this market.
Firms should be prepared to demonstrate experience with: federal security contracts, personnel security clearance programs, protective force operations, and compliance with DOE or comparable security regulations. If you lack direct NNSA experience, consider partnering with or subcontracting to firms that have it.
How to put together a competitive bid
Since this is an RFI rather than a formal proposal, focus on informing the agency rather than pricing:
- Demonstrate cleared workforce capacity: NNSA security contracts typically require personnel with Q or L clearances (or the ability to obtain them). Detail your recruitment, retention, and clearance sponsorship capabilities.
- Highlight comparable federal experience: Reference contracts with DOE, DOD, DHS, or other agencies with similar security postures, especially anything involving nuclear security, critical infrastructure protection, or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
- Address specialized requirements: NNSA protective forces often need firearms qualifications, emergency response capabilities, and integration with technical security systems. Describe your training programs.
- Explain small business advantages: If applicable, note flexibility, local presence near NNSA sites, or innovative approaches to cost management—factors that may influence how the agency structures its eventual solicitation.
- Ask informed questions: RFIs are two-way communication. Identify ambiguities in the draft requirements and propose alternatives that could improve competition or performance.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 89233127NNA000154. Note that responses are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time—the window between posting and deadline is approximately two weeks, so prompt action is advisable. Monitor SAM.gov for any amendments or follow-on formal solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →