DHS/CBP Commercial Solutions Opening - DRAFT Solicitation Release -AUTONOMOUS GROUND SURVEILLANCE VEHICLES (AGSV) - CSOP-BP-GS-26-0002
Overview
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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. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has released a Draft Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Autonomous Ground Surveillance Vehicles (AGSV). This non-FAR based solicitation, authorized by NDAA Section 880, seeks innovative commercial technology solutions to address capability gaps in mobile ground domain awareness for urban and austere environments. Solution Briefs are due June 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
CBP is seeking production-ready, fieldable autonomous ground systems capable of persistent, unattended operation, paired with intuitive mission planner (C2) software. Solutions should provide environmental sensing, ground surveillance, navigation, transport, collision avoidance, and object detection/tracking. Both bolt-on autonomy/self-driving stacks and integrated platforms are of interest. The goal is to enhance situational awareness along U.S. borders.
Contract Details
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) - Non-FAR based, streamlined acquisition.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Duration: 180 days from award, with potential options.
- Set-Aside: None specified. This CSO promotes competition from traditional and non-traditional Government contractors, start-ups, and academia.
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC (general).
Procurement Process & Evaluation
The CSO process involves a multi-phased approach:
- Phase 1: Submission and evaluation of a Written Solution Brief (limited to 20 pages), which may include an optional invitation for Oral Presentations/Technical Demonstrations.
- Phase 2: Request for Full Proposal Submission. Proposals will be evaluated on individual merits, focusing on innovative commercial items. Evaluation criteria include Capabilities Approach, Transition Approach, and Submitter's Related Experience. Successful submitters must be registered in SAM prior to award.
Key Dates & Submission
- Industry Day Summit (Virtual): June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration details available on SAM.gov (Notice ID: IPOP-FY26-0002).
- Questions/Clarifications Deadline: June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Solution Brief Submission Deadline: June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Submission Email: aristide.horugavye@cbp.dhs.gov, peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov, joshua.bedregal@cbp.dhs.gov.
- Contact: Peter Giambone (peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov) or Aristide Horugavye (ARISTIDE.HORUGAVYE@cbp.dhs.gov).
Additional Notes
This is a Draft Solicitation; all dates are subject to change in the final solicitation. Costs incurred for submissions will not be reimbursed.