RTWS Termination for Iraq Border Security Project Phase I
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued a Special Notice announcing the termination or cancellation of the Iraq Border Security Project (IBSP) Phase I, titled "RTWS Termination for Iraq Border Security Project Phase I." This notice makes public the releasable details of the terminated award. The project's objective was to enhance the Iraqi Border Guard Forces' (IBGF) capabilities to deter, detect, and interdict illicit trafficking of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and related materials across Iraq's borders with Syria.
Project Overview
The terminated project, as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), encompassed several key areas:
- Operations Equipment: Procurement and delivery of specified equipment, including wheel loaders, bulldozers, and excavators, along with spare parts. This involved developing an Equipment Procurement Plan (EPP) and maintaining a Master Equipment List (MEL).
- IBSP Training: Provision of training programs, such as Frontier Border Security Interdiction (FBSI) training and "train-the-trainer" (T3) components, for IBGF personnel. This included developing training plans and materials.
- Equipment Specific Training: Training on the operation and maintenance of newly delivered equipment, including a T3 component for IBGF instructors.
- Border Security Training Center Enhancements (Option): Optional maintenance of existing facilities and potential construction of a virtual shoot-house.
- Project Management: Establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO), security for contractor personnel, stakeholder coordination, country clearances, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Contract Details
- Agency: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)
- Type: Special Notice (Termination)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Iraq, with potential travel to Jordan and CONUS for support.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact Taylor DUNN at taylor.c.dunn2.civ@mail.mil or 571-616-5390.