CBP - Cross Border Tunnel Threat (CBTT)
Investment ID: 024-000005236
Overview
Program Title
CBP - Cross Border Tunnel Threat (CBTT)
Description
The purpose of the Cross Border Tunnel Threat Program is to strengthen and secure America's borders by diminishing Transnational Organized Crime Networks' (TOC) ability to gain access into the U.S. through cross-border tunnels and illicit use of Underground Municipal Infrastructure. The program s goal is to reduce the ability of TOC Networks and other criminals to use the subterranean environment to smuggle drugs, money, people (including some with ties to terrorist organizations), and other contraband into the United States which also provides value to the public.
Type of Program
Major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Investment Detail
CBTT is currently in the Analyze/Select and Obtain phases, with approval to proceed with determining the technology solution which addresses the persistent surveillance capability gap at this time and a continued requirement to analyze solutions for the predict, confirm, and coordinate capabilities. The Return on Investment (ROI) has been determined for the partial solution based off of the initial Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) conducted in 2018, and has been calculated at 3%. ROI was calculated by looking at ( (Baseline O&M minus New Program O&M** plus Other Benefits) divided by (Planning, Initial Capital and Non-Recurring)) - 1*%. The investment will benefit internal DHS stakeholders, primarily USBP, by equipping them to more effectively carry out their mission objectives, including the protection of both their safety and the safety of the American people. Specifically, CBTT will allow USBP to improve tunnel detection capabilities by efficiently assessing tunnel locations, detecting and projecting tunnel trajectories, confirming and mapping new tunnels, and facilitating stakeholder integration. This capability will provide cost savings by allowing USBP to perform these duties in an integrated and efficient manner, reducing resource needs and improving detection results. It will also provide qualitative benefits to numerous external stakeholders, including state/local/tribal and international law enforcement authorities through improved data sharing and stakeholder engagement.