Criminal Indicators and Concealment Recognition Training
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), Yuma Border Patrol Station, is soliciting quotes for Criminal Indicators and Concealment Recognition Training. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to enhance detection of smuggling behaviors and hidden compartments, improve safety and legal compliance, and increase successful interdictions. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The objective is to provide specialized training to Yuma Border Patrol Station personnel. The contractor will deliver two (2) iterations of a Criminal Indicators and Concealment Recognition course, each for up to 25 students. Training content will cover:
- Pre-stop and post-stop behavioral indicators and articulable criminal cues.
- Structured vehicle inspection techniques for aftermarket compartments and "trap" vehicles.
- Safe compartment access methods, hazard mitigation, evidence preservation, and documentation practices. The requirement is outcome-oriented, focusing on graduates applying standardized search protocols and documentation for more effective interdictions and higher-quality forfeiture cases.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: After contract award through September 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Yuma Sector Border Patrol Headquarters, Yuma, Arizona.
Key Requirements & Clauses
Instructors must have demonstrable law enforcement interdiction and concealment recognition experience. The training must emphasize safety during demonstrations. Contractor personnel must comply with CBP security and access requirements. The solicitation incorporates provisions related to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and references Executive Orders 14173 ("Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity") and "Unleashing American Energy."
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes will be evaluated on two factors:
- Technical (Pass/Fail): The quote must clearly meet the minimum requirements of the Statement of Work.
- Price: The total price from Table 1 will be evaluated for reasonableness. The Contracting Specialist will review quotes for compliance and conduct a price evaluation. The Technical Evaluator will then assess the lowest-priced quote for technical acceptability. If deemed technically unacceptable, the next lowest-priced quote will be evaluated.
Submission & Deadlines
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
- Quote Due: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
- Submission Email: david.d.williamson@cbp.dhs.gov (Doug Williamson). Quotes must be sufficiently detailed to allow for thorough evaluation without discussions.