DHS/CBP Commercial Solutions Opening - FINAL Solicitation Release -AUTONOMOUS GROUND SURVEILLANCE VEHICLES (AGSV) - CSOP-BP-GS-26-0002
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released the final solicitation for Autonomous Ground Surveillance Vehicles (AGSV) under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), CSOP-BP-GS-26-0002. This initiative seeks innovative commercial technology solutions to address capability gaps in mobile ground domain awareness for urban and austere environments. Solution Briefs are due by June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
CBP is looking for autonomous ground systems capable of persistent, unattended operation, paired with intuitive mission planner (C2) software. This includes bolt-on autonomy/self-driving stacks and integrated platforms that are production-ready. Key capabilities sought include:
- Autonomous or semi-autonomous environmental sensing, monitoring, and characterization.
- Autonomous or semi-autonomous navigation and transport in diverse terrains.
- Autonomous detection, identification, and classification of objects of interest.
- Autonomous or semi-autonomous tracking of persons or items.
- Robust local navigation, collision avoidance, and waypoint following, especially in degraded GPS and limited visibility.
- Systems that reduce manpower burden, improve situational awareness, and offer intuitive operator interfaces.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), intended to be Firm Fixed Price.
- Duration: 180 days from award, with potential options.
- Set-Aside: None specified; the CSO procedure encourages broad competition from traditional and non-traditional contractors.
- Solution Brief Due: June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Published: June 9, 2026.
- Virtual Industry Day: June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT (details at SAM.gov Notice ID: IPOP-FY26-0002).
Evaluation
The CSO process involves a multi-phased approach:
- Phase 1: Submission and evaluation of a Written Solution Brief (strictly 10 pages). This may include an optional invitation for Oral Presentations/Technical Demonstrations.
- Phase 2: Request for Full Proposal Submission (not to exceed 25 pages) for viable candidates. Proposals will be evaluated on individual merits, considering Capabilities Approach, Transition Approach, and Submitter's Related Experience, with a focus on innovative commercial items.
Key Updates & Notes
This final solicitation supersedes all previous draft versions. Significant updates include:
- Solution brief page limit is strictly 10 pages.
- Pricing constraints for option periods have been removed.
- All new revisions from the draft are highlighted in red in the attached final solicitation document.
- All potential recipients must be registered in SAM.gov before award.
- Submission of questions and solution briefs must be sent electronically to aristide.horugavye@cbp.dhs.gov, peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov, and joshua.bedregal@cbp.dhs.gov.