Soft-Sided Facilities and Wrap-around Services El Paso
ID: 70RDAD21A00000012-70B01C23F00000067Type: Justification
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONPROCUREMENT DIRECTORATE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES AND SCAFFOLDING (W054)
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    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking to modify Task Order number 70B01C23F00000067 to establish a new 2500-person soft-sided facility in El Paso, Texas, along with wrap-around services. This procurement is being conducted under a Limited-Sources Justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a), indicating a focused need for these specific services and facilities to support operational requirements. The establishment of such facilities is critical for managing and accommodating personnel and resources effectively in response to border security needs. Interested parties can reach out to Jacob Burns at JACOB.J.BURNS@CBP.DHS.GOV for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to modify Task Order 70B01C23F00000067 to construct a new 2500-person soft-sided facility in El Paso, Texas, to manage the expected surge in non-citizen apprehensions due to the potential end of Title 42 immigration protections. The modification, which will increase the task order's total value to approximately $2.93 billion, is justified under FAR guidelines as a follow-on to existing services provided by Deployed Resources, LLC, which currently manages a similar facility. The justification emphasizes operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, citing the need to avoid complications associated with having multiple contractors at the same location.
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