CBP Tucson Sector, Az. Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance
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) intends to issue a Competitive 8(a) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance in the Tucson, Arizona Border Patrol Sector. This is a special notice for informational purposes, primarily announcing a mandatory site visit for interested 8(a) contractors. RSVPs for the site visit are due by March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
CBP is acquiring contractor services for maintenance, repair, and improvement of TI assets along the U.S./Mexico Border. This includes:
- Roads and bridges (including boat ramps and floating boat slips)
- Fences and gates (including concertina/razor wire)
- Vegetation control and debris removal (e.g., Carrizo Cane, Hyacinth/Hydrilla)
- Border lighting and electrical systems
- Drainage and grate systems
- Tunnel remediation
- TI attributes, including shelters and generators The contractor must furnish all necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities not provided by the Government. Exclusions include Architectural and Engineering services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Competitive 8(a) Request for Proposals (RFP) - Pre-Solicitation Special Notice
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Codes: 238990, 237990, 238910, 237310
- Mandatory Site Visit RSVP Due: March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Mandatory Site Visit Dates: March 31, 2026 (Tucson, NGL Station) and April 1-2, 2026 (AJO, DGL Station, NCO Station). Vendors must attend all locations.
- Published: March 20, 2026
Evaluation
Based on the provided document summary, the evaluation criteria will emphasize:
- Factors 1-3 (Experience, Management Approach, Technical Capabilities): Significantly more important than Price (Factor 4).
- Factor 1 (Experience): Involves a down-select based on a Microsoft Teams Presentation.
- Self-Performance Requirements: Will be evaluated.
Additional Notes
- Mandatory Site Visit: Attendance at all specified site visit locations is mandatory. Vendors submitting a quotation without attending will not be considered for award.
- RSVP Requirements: Email RSVPs to muhanad.d.sasa@cbp.dhs.gov and donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov with specific attendee information (max 3 per contractor) and subject line: "Site Visit Attendees for Notice ID 20155206 - Tactical Infrastructure (TI) Maintenance."
- No Reimbursement: The Government will not reimburse for travel, per diem, or other costs associated with the site visit or quotation submission.
- Contact: Muhanad Sasa (muhanad.d.sasa@cbp.dhs.gov) and Donna McMullen (donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov).
- One Contract Award: CBP intends to award one contract for all sites.