Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Yuma Border Patrol Station, is soliciting quotes for Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing Training. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to enhance the skills of the Highway Interdiction Team and supervisors in preparing for criminal prosecutions and forfeiture actions. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotes are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will design, align, deliver, and support three (3) iterations of a specialized Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing course. The training's objective is to strengthen participants' written articulation of observations, decision-making, and legal justification, improve seizure documentation and chain-of-custody narratives for currency and contraband cases, and prepare personnel for effective testimony under direct and cross-examination. Emphasis will be placed on case-law and policy alignment to reduce suppression risk and enhance forfeiture outcomes.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: After contract award until September 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Yuma Sector Border Patrol Headquarters, Yuma, Arizona
- Quotes Due: June 4, 2026, by 11:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors must provide a firm-fixed-price quote that includes enough detailed information for review against the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered. Evaluation criteria are detailed in Section III, specifically FAR clause 52.212-2. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Special Requirements
Instructors must possess law enforcement legal experience. The training must incorporate interactive elements such as writing labs and mock testimony sessions. Examples and scenarios used must preserve privacy and legal sensitivities. While the work is UNCLASSIFIED, it may involve Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) or For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. Contractor personnel must comply with CBP facility access and identification requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Jesus Solis (jesus.solis@cbp.dhs.gov)