CBP's Industry Partnership and Outreach Program Office
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

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https://sam.gov/opp/7c193a4b6f7240b892b998cd5fea1cf6/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is announcing a change in the email communication process for its Industry Partnership and Outreach Program Office. All inquiries from small and large businesses, including unsolicited proposals, should now be directed to the new email address cbp-ipop@cbp.dhs.gov, as previous mailboxes have been discontinued. This update is crucial for ensuring streamlined communication and engagement with industry partners, reflecting CBP's commitment to effective outreach. For further information, interested parties can reach out to Luz Ivette Jorge or Judith A. Simpson at the provided email address.

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    Luz Ivette Jorge
    cbp-ipop@cbp.dhs.gov
    Judith A. Simpson
    cbp-ipop@cbp.dhs.gov
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