CBP Carrizo Cane Eradication - Texas
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have issued a Special Notice regarding an upcoming requirement for Integrated Vegetation Management for Carrizo Cane Eradication along the Texas southern international boundary. This effort aims to treat up to 1,951 miles of invasive vegetation to support U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) operations and prevent the spread of invasive species. A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for informational purposes only; a formal solicitation will follow at a later date.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves integrated vegetation management treatments, which may include manual, mechanical, chemical, and soil stabilization methods. Services will focus on the eradication of Carrizo Cane and other invasive species. The goal is to enhance line-of-sight for USBP agents and prevent further spread of invasive vegetation. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (informational)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Period of Performance (PWS): One (1) 12-month Base Year and three (3) 12-month Option Years.
- Response Date (for this notice): June 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 28, 2026, 3:24 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Rio Grande Valley along the Southern Texas Border, with specific project locations per Task Order.
Key Requirements (from Draft PWS)
- Quality Control: A Quality Control Plan is required, with work quality assessed via inspection plots (minimum 90% acceptable quality level).
- Reporting: Weekly, monthly, and final project summary reports are mandatory, including action summaries, georeferenced pictures, maps, and geospatial data.
- Geospatial Data: Data must be provided in a zipped File Geodatabase or ESRI Shapefile format, adhering to FGDC standards.
- Personnel: English-speaking supervisors knowledgeable in the work must be present daily for each crew. Bilingual supervisors are required for non-English speaking crews.
- Safety: A comprehensive Safety Plan is required, covering briefings, PPE, OSHA standards, and emergency communication. Contractors are liable for fire starts.
- Environmental Protection: Strict adherence to protecting wildlife trees, cultural sites, and threatened/endangered species locations. Contractors are liable for damage to cultural resources.
- Small Business Teaming: Small businesses may team, provided they are SAM registered and include UEI numbers. Subcontracting limitations per FAR 52.219-14 apply.
Contact Information
- Primary: Muhanad Sasa (muhanad.d.sasa@cbp.dhs.gov)
- Secondary: Donna McMullen (donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov, 317-339-7189)