DHS CPB - Engineering, Technical and Logistical Support - Market Research

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the General Services Administration (GSA), is seeking market research responses for a project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). Under the authority granted by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, DHS is tasked with preventing terrorist attacks, reducing vulnerabilities to terrorism, and minimizing damage from such events within the United States. The AMO division plays a critical role in this mission by leveraging air and marine resources to deter, interdict, and investigate acts of terrorism and smuggling across U.S. borders.

The focus of this solicitation is on providing comprehensive engineering, technical, and logistical support for CBP's fleet of aircraft, which includes P-3 Orion aircraft acquired from the U.S. Navy as well as Bombardier DHC-8 and King Air 350ER Multi-Role Enforcement Aircraft. These aircraft are vital for conducting airborne law enforcement operations that include presidential protection, investigative assistance, airspace security operations at national venues, and interdiction missions targeting drugs and contraband entering the United States. The P-3s have been specifically modified into two configurations: Airborne Early Warning (AEW) variants for surveillance purposes and Long-Range Tracker (LRT) variants for interception missions.

The scope of work outlined in this solicitation encompasses a range of technical assistance services necessary to maintain optimal performance levels across CBP's aviation assets. This includes support for radar systems, optical equipment, communication systems, training on air vehicle operations and mission equipment usage, as well as repair services. Additionally, there is a need for modification services to keep these systems up-to-date with evolving threats. The project also involves maintaining ground station facilities that are crucial for avionics data development and providing depot-level technical support alongside thorough documentation services.

An essential component of this effort is ensuring robust satellite communications capabilities through PSC-SD tactical satellite radios to support AMO operations across various geographical locations including continental U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This capability is crucial for effective coordination during missions aimed at safeguarding national security interests.