Industry Partnership and Outreach Program Office FY25 Industry Day for Border Patrol
ID: IPOP-0006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONOFFICE OF ACQUISITIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cd28155c92db4896ad5bd37efb1ee790/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hosting an Industry Day for the Border Patrol on July 23, 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration with industry partners to enhance border security capabilities. The event will provide insights into the U.S. Border Patrol's operational environment, technological needs, and specific requirements, particularly in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to address capability gaps. This initiative is critical for integrating innovative technologies, including surveillance systems and communication tools, to improve situational awareness and operational readiness at the border. Interested parties can register for the event and submit questions via the updated contact email cbp-ipop@cbp.dhs.gov, with further details and registration instructions to be announced in future notices.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Demetrius Smith
    PROCUREMENT-IPOP@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    USBP-PMOD-Industry Day Briefing-07152025-V1.pdf
    The Industry Day Brief conducted by the United States Border Patrol (USBP) on July 23, 2025, outlines the agency's technology requirements and emphasizes the need for industry collaboration to enhance border security. Key objectives included comprehending USBP's operational environment, technological capabilities, and specific needs, particularly for advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) presents its organizational structure, which comprises cross-functional divisions and capability-based portfolios addressing various operational needs. Key challenges include varied terrains, communication dead zones, and environmental conditions affecting surveillance and response systems. USBP seeks to integrate innovative technologies, such as the Integrated Surveillance Towers (IST) and mobile surveillance systems, to improve situational awareness, detection capabilities, and operational readiness. Opportunities for contracts in areas such as surveillance systems, communications, and sensor technologies are identified for future solicitations. This document serves as a platform for engaging with potential industry partners, fostering relationships to bridge capability gaps and advance USBP's mission in securing the U.S. border through cutting-edge technological solutions.
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