Domain Awareness Persistent Surveillance (DAPS) Helium Trailer Recertification
ID: 20151542Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONAIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

PSC

INSPECTION- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (H323)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b588693373694d278841915f98ad06fe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking proposals from small businesses for the recertification of helium tube trailers used in persistent surveillance operations. This contract aims to enhance the agency's capabilities for wide-area detection and monitoring of illicit activities along the U.S.-Mexico border, Florida Straits, and Caribbean regions. The work will involve contracted labor services to support, manage, and maintain the trailers, which are critical for the agency's Air and Marine Operations. Interested parties should note that the Request for Quotation (RFQ) is expected to be released on June 20, 2025, with proposals due by June 25, 2025, and an estimated contract award date of June 30, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Somer Nastick at somer.nastick@cbp.dhs.gov.

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    Somer Nastick
    somer.nastick@cbp.dhs.gov
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    Presolicitation Notice_Helium Recert.pdf
    The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) is announcing an upcoming solicitation for proposals from small businesses to support the recertification of helium tube trailers used in persistent surveillance operations. This initiative aims to enhance wide-area detection and monitoring capabilities against illicit activities along the U.S.-Mexico border, Florida Straits, and Caribbean regions. The acquisition, categorized as a total small business set aside per FAR Subpart 13.5, has an annual receipts size standard of $16.5 million. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is expected to be released on June 20, 2025, with proposals due by June 25, 2025, and an estimated contract award date of June 30, 2025. A firm fixed-price contract with a three-year performance period, including a 12-month base period and two optional extensions, is anticipated. This notice serves only as a presolicitation announcement; the government will not accept requests for the solicitation and does not guarantee payment or claims arising from responses. The work will be executed at various locations.
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