Yuma, Arizona and El Centro, California Sectors-TI Maintenance Solicitation
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, is soliciting proposals for Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance Services in the Yuma, Arizona, and El Centro, California Sectors. This opportunity is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation set aside for 8(a) small businesses. The contractor will provide expert technical solutions and services to maintain critical border infrastructure. Proposals are due February 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of CBP TI assets. This includes:
- Roads and bridges (including boat ramps and floating boat slips)
- Fences and gates (including concertina/razor wire)
- Vegetation control and debris removal
- Border lighting and electrical systems
- Drainage and grate systems
- Tunnel remediation
- TI attributes such as cameras, shelters, and generators
The contract operates under two execution tiers: Scheduled Maintenance and Unscheduled Maintenance. Unscheduled maintenance activities exceeding $750,000.00 will not be executed under this contract. A notional work plan details specific tasks like vegetation control, road maintenance, gate maintenance, and sand clearing, providing insight into the nature and scale of work involved.
Contract Details
- Type: Single-award, Firm Fixed Price/Fixed Unit Price hybrid contract with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount.
- Period of Performance: One base year and three one-year option periods, totaling four years.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is an 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8).
- Estimated Value: The Yuma Scheduled Work Bid Form indicates a total estimated cost of $17,138,926.38 for all periods.
- Place of Performance: Yuma Sector, AZ, and El Centro Sector, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Mandatory Site Visits: Site visits are mandatory for both Yuma (January 26, 2026) and El Centro (January 27, 2026). A list of attendees and any questions about the solicitation must be sent to the Contracting Officer, Kevin Sarff (Kevin.P.Sarff@cbp.dhs.gov), by January 21, 2026, 12 PM EST.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Experience (Advisory Down-Select), Management Approach (Written Proposal), Technical Capabilities (Written Proposal), and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than Price.
- Award Basis: The Government anticipates awarding a contract based on "best value."
- Pricing: Bidders must utilize the provided unit price bid sheets and scheduled work bid forms for both Yuma and El Centro sectors, including proposed coefficient prices and percentages.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel will require background investigations and favorable CBP BI for system access. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Bidders must consult the provided Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations for Yuma and El Centro to ensure accurate labor cost estimation and compliance with prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.