Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) - Brand Name AT&T FirstNet, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile devices and wireless telecommunication networks
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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, has posted a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) regarding the award of Task Order 70B06C26F00000241. This JEFO justifies the restriction of consideration to specific brand-name products and services from AT&T FirstNet, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile for wireless telecommunication networks and devices.
Scope of Justification
This JEFO pertains to the procurement of brand-name AT&T FirstNet, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile devices and wireless telecommunication networks. The justification was made due to the peculiar nature of these items to specific manufacturers, as permitted under RFO 16.507-7. The underlying requirement falls under Product Service Code DE11 (Mobility Support Delivered As A Service), covering managed mobility services for mobile devices like tablets and smartphones that support a mobile workforce accessing corporate resources.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO)
- Contract Vehicle: DHS Cellular Wireless Managed Services (CWMS) 2.0 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract No. 70RTAC21D00000001
- Task Order Awarded: 70B06C26F00000241
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (This is a justification for a brand-name restriction, not a solicitation with a set-aside)
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Office: MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION
- Place of Performance: VA, 22030, United States
Additional Notes
The JEFO is posted on SAM.gov in accordance with RFO 16.507-6(f). The justification was provided with the solicitation to the DHS CWMS IDIQ Contractor pursuant to RFO 16.507-7(c)(1). This notice serves to inform the public about the decision to limit competition for these specific brand-name services and devices.