How to bid on IRS Austin armed security services for the Office of Procurement Operations

What the agency is buying

The Office of Procurement Operations plans to extend Bradley Technologies’ existing contract for armed Protective Security Officer services at the IRS complex in Austin, Texas. The extension may run for up to seven months, from November 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, while the government solicits and awards a follow-on contract and allows for a 120-day transition.

This is an RFI describing an intended extension, not a stated open competition for the extension. The notice says the government intends to negotiate only with Bradley Technologies. Vendors may care because the notice provides information about the continued service need and the planned follow-on effort.

Key date and deadline

The notice was published October 7, 2026. The response deadline is October 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

The provided notice does not explain what happens at the deadline or specify a submission method. Check the opportunity for any response instructions before preparing a submission.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice is relevant to firms that provide armed protective security officer services and are interested in work at a federal complex. However, the government says it intends to negotiate with only Bradley Technologies for this extension, so it should not be treated as an open competition for the extension.

How to access the opportunity

Use the portal’s “View original source” option to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to go to the bid.

You may need a free account to view documents, though some bids are available without one.

Practical preparation tips

Read the notice and any available documents carefully to confirm whether and how the government is requesting information. Do not assume this notice is a request for proposals or that it invites bids for the extension.

If you respond, follow the portal’s instructions, address only what the notice requests, and leave time to check that your response is complete and submitted before the deadline. For a possible follow-on opportunity, keep relevant information about your armed security services and experience organized for use when a solicitation is released.