U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade (OT) Trade Intelligence Product Solutions (TIPS)
ID: 2014XXX1_01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONMISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a3724e0ca14d4b1cb1cb0dfbda92bafa/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking information from vendors capable of providing trade intelligence product solutions to enhance its operational effectiveness in managing and monitoring trade activities. The procurement aims to acquire web-based data analytics platforms, off-platform data product solutions, and integrated data and analytical services that will improve the government's understanding of trade actors and supply-chain activities, while also combating illicit trade practices. This initiative is critical for supporting CBP's mission of facilitating legitimate trade and protecting consumers through advanced data analytics and comprehensive trade information. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by January 27, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET, to the primary contact, Jared A. Tritle, via email at jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jared A. Tritle
    jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    SOO_TIPS_RFI DRAFT.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks to enhance its trade intelligence capabilities through the procurement of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) trade data solutions. This initiative aims to support CBP's mission of facilitating legitimate trade while protecting consumers by providing access to comprehensive trade information not available in existing internal databases. The contract will be divided into three service pools: web-based data analytics platforms, off-platform data product solutions with API capabilities, and integrated data and analytical services. Key objectives include increasing knowledge of trade actors by accessing detailed information about companies and their relationships, monitoring trade and supply-chain activities to identify disruptions and illicit practices, and leveraging advanced technologies for data analysis. Contractors are also required to deliver client support services to ensure effective utilization of the provided solutions. The emphasis is on obtaining solutions that can support trade compliance, enforcement actions, and improve overall border security management. The final deliverables will be detailed in the Statements of Work submitted by bidders, with primary operations conducted remotely or at contractors' facilities, as specified. This Request for Information represents a strategic move by CBP to integrate advanced data analytics into its operations for enhanced operational effectiveness.
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