Persistent Surveillance Detection (PSD) System Expansion

SOL #: 20153879Justification

Overview

Buyer

Homeland Security
Us Customs And Border Protection
AIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISION
WASHINGTON, DC, 20229, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Worth, TX

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems (6350)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 28, 2026

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, intends to modify an existing contract for the Persistent Surveillance Detection (PSD) System Expansion. This action is supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition (41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7)). The expansion aims to deploy the PSD system along an additional thirty (30) miles of the U.S. southwestern border. A formal announcement for this requirement is planned for posting on SAM.gov in April 2026.

Scope of Work

The contract modification will expand the deployment of the PSD system and its associated detection and mitigation capabilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for:

  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Installation
  • Maintenance The PSD system integrates advanced sensor technologies for continuous monitoring and detection of tunnel threats. It is designed to be scalable, interoperable with existing DHS systems, and capable of operating effectively in diverse environmental conditions.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Justification (for contract modification)
  • Product Service Code: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems
  • Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Justification provided)
  • Rationale for J&A: Based on avoiding duplication of costs and unacceptable delays. The current contractor possesses unique qualifications and proprietary system knowledge essential for this specialized expansion.
  • Place of Performance: U.S. southwestern border (expansion area).

Timeline & Action

  • Published Date: April 28, 2026
  • Future Announcement: An announcement for this requirement is planned for posting on SAM.gov in April 2026.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Kimberly WarePRIMARY
kimberly.w.ware@cbp.dhs.gov

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