USBP Intelligence Program Management Support For Technology Pilots and Capabilities

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Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing program management support to the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Headquarters Intelligence Division (INTEL). The objective is to enhance the USBP's intelligence and technology capabilities, ensuring alignment with broader intelligence and operational priorities to protect the homeland.

The contractor will provide support in several key areas:

• Business Management: Assist in coordinating and organizing business activities, including resource management, to achieve INTEL's goals.

• Administrative Support: Streamline communications, manage tasks and meetings, develop documents, and maintain SharePoint and Teams for effective communication.

• Program Management and Governance Support: Plan, coordinate, and oversee intelligence and technology initiatives, including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) programs and Strategic Collaboration Group (SCG) technology pilots. This involves managing schedules, risks, and interdependencies.

• Acquisition Management Support: Assist in refining requirements, developing acquisition documentation, supporting market research, and managing the lifecycle of acquired capabilities.

• Training Support: Develop and maintain training materials for OSINT tools and SCG technology pilots, and support training delivery.

• Assessment Support: Provide technical and analytical support for performance measurement, operational evaluation, and decision support for OSINT capabilities and SCG technology pilots.

• Compliance Support: Ensure capabilities are planned, implemented, and used in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies, particularly regarding privacy and civil liberties.

• Period of Performance: A 12-month base period of performance, starting from the task order award date.

• Place of Performance: Both at the contractor's facility and CBP facilities.

• Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): No GFE is anticipated, though a computer workstation will be provided for on-site work. Access to copiers and printers will also be provided.

• Security Requirements: All USBP facilities are secure. Specific security requirements related to sensitive information, IT resources, and contractor employee access are detailed, including training, background investigations, and handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): The contractor must disclose their approach to AI, including safeguards, risk mitigation, and compliance with AI directives and policies. An AI compliance and risk management plan is a required deliverable.

• Applicable Documents: Adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 24 and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses is required.

• Deliverables: Include a Kickoff Brief, Program Management Plan, Monthly Status Reports, License Utilization Reports, Quarterly Program Performance Reports, Training Plan, Training Materials Package, Training Effectiveness Summary, Compliance Support Package, and a Transition/Closeout Report.

• Invoice Instructions: Invoices must be submitted in accordance with contract terms, SOW, and FAR requirements, after deliverable acceptance.

• Contract Clauses: Various FAR and HSAR clauses are incorporated, covering contract terms, payments, disputes, security, sensitive information handling, IT security training, and contractor employee access.

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Request (SSR)

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Request (SSR) issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for market research regarding USBP Intelligence Program Management Support for Technology Pilots and Capabilities. It is intended to gather information on viable industry partners and capabilities to assist in strategy development, market database building, and potential future requirement preparation. This RFI/SSR does not constitute a commitment to contract, nor is it an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). No costs incurred in response to this RFI/SSR will be paid by the U.S. Government.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) requires a coordinated approach to planning, governance, and integration of its intelligence and technology capabilities. The USBP Headquarters Intelligence Division (INTEL) seeks program management support to enhance its ability to acquire, implement, and sustain platforms and tools that improve analytic tradecraft, targeting, vetting, and overall intelligence support to homeland security operations.

The attached Statement of Work (SOW) details the required program management support services and associated intelligence capabilities.

• Questions Due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by Noon ET.

• Government Responses to Questions: Thursday, May 21, 2026, by 5:00 pm ET.

• Response Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 5:00 pm ET.

• Responses should be submitted via email to joshua.e.porter@cbp.dhs.gov.

• Submissions are limited to three (3) pages, excluding the cover page.

• Provide no more than three (3) past performance examples.

• Respondents should not expect notification of results from the review of information provided.

• No contractor questions will be entertained prior to submission, and questions submitted after responses are received will not be answered.

• CBP will not extend deadlines or respond to requests for extensions.

• All submitted information will be held in confidence by cleared CBP personnel with a need to know. Information marked as "Client Proprietary" will be secured as such. Findings may be shared with other DHS components.