Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance DRT, LRT, RGV
ID: 20147407Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z1LB)

Set Aside

8a Competed (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/430c66369aa04553b4deccbdc462a786/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking qualified contractors for the Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance project in the Rio Grande Valley, specifically in the Laredo and Del Rio/Big Bend South Border Patrol Sectors. The procurement aims to acquire contractor services for maintenance, repair, and improvement of TI assets, including roads, bridges, fences, vegetation control, and drainage systems along the U.S./Mexico border. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity and safety of border infrastructure. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be issued in early 2026, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 15-17, 2025, for interested 8(a) contractors. Interested parties must RSVP by April 7, 2025, and direct inquiries to Allison Baker at allison.e.baker@cbp.dhs.gov or Donna McMullen at donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov.

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    Site Visit QA_Tactical Infrastructure_RGV_LRT_DRT-BBT_04242025_FINAL.pdf
    This document addresses quoters' questions regarding the scheduling and notification process for phone interviews, confirming that the Government will schedule interviews via email after the solicitation release. It clarifies that quoters who attended all site visits qualify for Phase I participation. Additionally, the document acknowledges quoter observations about the absence of border lighting, electrical TI attributes, shelters, and generators during site visits, noting that while lighting was visible at motorized gates, these other attributes were not associated with current work as discussed in the kickoff meeting.
    Site Visit QA_Tactical Infrastructure_RGV_LRT_DRT-BBT_04242025_FINAL.pdf
    This document outlines the procedures for quoters involved in a government Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Key points include that quoters can schedule phone interviews after the solicitation is released, with notifications sent via email. To qualify for Phase 1, quoters must have attended all site visits. The government also addresses concerns regarding the absence of specific border lighting and electrical attributes during site visits, clarifying that these items were not included in the initial discussions but are acknowledged in the project's general requirements. Overall, the responses highlight the structured communication and qualification criteria essential for participants in the RFP process, ensuring transparency and clarity in expectations and requirements.
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