Enhanced Mobile Surveillance Capability - Lite (eMSC-L)
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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a sole-source presolicitation for the Enhanced Mobile Surveillance Capability - Lite (eMSC-L). This requirement involves the upfitting of 22 existing MSC-L units to the eMSC-L standard and the procurement of 14 new eMSC-L units. Responses are due February 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be solely responsible for providing all necessary supplies and services. Key components of the scope include:
- Upfitting 22 existing Mobile Surveillance Capability - Lite (MSC-L) units to the enhanced eMSC-L configuration.
- Procuring 14 new Enhanced Mobile Surveillance Capability - Lite (eMSC-L) units.
- Providing comprehensive program management and engineering support.
- Conducting test and evaluation activities.
- Delivering operator training and train-the-trainer programs.
- Offering warranty, maintenance, and logistics support.
- Providing maintenance training.
- Delivering all required Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Product/Service Code: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems
- Response Due: February 1, 2026, 10:00 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026, 1:43 PM EST
Evaluation
A Justification and Approval (J&A) has been approved for this requirement in accordance with FAR 6.303-1, indicating a non-competitive procurement.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Nicole Hubby (nicole.hubby@cbp.dhs.gov)