1.1.4 SOW.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

TITLE: Criminal Indicators

1. BACKGROUND:

The Yuma Border Patrol Station, within the Yuma Sector, conducts highway interdiction along I-8, US-95, and associated feeder routes. Agents regularly encounter smuggling activity involving bulk cash and contraband concealed in sophisticated aftermarket compartments and “trap” vehicles.

Current general patrol training does not provide the advanced criminal indicators and concealment recognition skills necessary to consistently detect these smuggling techniques, safely access hidden compartments, and produce robust documentation that supports seizure, forfeiture, and subsequent investigations.

To close this capability gap and advance the objectives of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund (TFF), Yuma Border Patrol Station requires specialized Criminal Indicators and Concealment Recognition training to improve detection of smuggling behaviors and hidden compartments, enhance safety and legal compliance, and increase successful interdictions tied to forfeiture outcomes.

2. SCOPE:

The contractor shall provide professional law enforcement training services to plan, tailor (if required), and deliver two (2) iterations of a Criminal Indicators and Concealment Recognition course for Yuma Border Patrol Station personnel.

The training shall:

• Focus on pre-stop and post-stop behavioral indicators and articulable criminal cues.

• Emphasize structured vehicle inspection techniques to detect aftermarket concealment compartments and cash “traps.”

• Include safe compartment access methods, hazard mitigation, and evidence preservation.

• Teach documentation practices that strengthen probable cause, reduce suppression risk, and support currency seizure and forfeiture.

The requirement is outcome-oriented: graduates will apply standardized search protocols and documentation practices that lead to more effective interdictions and higher-quality forfeiture cases.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The following documents, as applicable and as provided by the Government, will guide performance:

• Treasury Forfeiture Fund (TFF) policies and guidance related to seizures and forfeiture.

• CBP and USBP policies on traffic stops, searches, evidence handling, and chain-of-custody.

• CBP legal guidance and training standards addressing constitutional requirements, consent, and probable cause.

• DHS/CBP guidance on handling Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information.

4. SPECIFIC TASKS:

Task 1 – Planning and Curriculum Alignment

1.1 Conduct a kickoff meeting with the Government to confirm training objectives, target audience (e.g., Highway Interdiction Team), and desired emphasis (e.g., bulk cash, narcotics, mixed loads).

1.2 Review Government-provided policy documents and sample reports to align training content with CBP/USBP legal and operational standards.

1.3 Confirm course duration, daily schedule, and instructional methods (classroom, demonstrations, practical exercises).

1.4 Develop or finalize a detailed Course Plan and agenda that identifies:

learning objectives, modules, practical exercise blocks, and safety considerations.

1.5 Submit the Course Plan for Government review and incorporate feedback.

• Deliverable: Draft and Final Course Plan/Agenda.

Task 2 – Course Materials, Training Aids, and Job Aids

2.1 Prepare or provide course materials, to include:

• Slides and instructor notes on criminal indicators, behavioral cues, legal considerations, and concealment recognition.

• Visuals and diagrams illustrating common vehicle smuggling methods, hidden compartments, and concealment trends.

• Scenario-based practical exercises involving pre-stop observations, post-stop interviews, and vehicle searches.

2.2 Provide or arrange appropriate training aids, which may include:

• Concealment props, cutaway panels, or example compartments.

• Photographs or video demonstrating actual compartment constructions and tool marks.

2.3 Develop or provide job aids such as:

• Pre-stop and post-stop indicator checklists.

• Structured vehicle search protocols.

• Documentation and photography checklists.

2.4 Ensure that any electronic materials delivered conform to applicable accessibility requirements (Section 508) to the extent required.

• Deliverables: Electronic copies of course materials, job aids, and any handouts.

Task 3 – Training Delivery (Two Iterations)

3.1 Deliver two (2) iterations of the Criminal Indicators and Concealment Recognition course, each for up to 25 students.

3.2 Provide instructors with demonstrable law enforcement interdiction and concealment recognition experience.

3.3 Include instruction at a minimum on:

• Pre-stop observations and articulable indicators (route patterns, convoying, load indicators, etc.).

• Post-stop interviews, consent advisements, and legal considerations consistent with CBP policy.

• Structured vehicle inspections, factory reference points, non-OEM indicators, tool marks, welding, adhesives, density anomalies, odor-masking techniques, and hidden electronic switches.

• Safety considerations when accessing compartments (e.g., sharp edges, fuel lines, batteries, wiring).

• Documentation: photographs, diagrams, measurements, videos, inventories, and chain-of-custody entries.

• Development of BOLOs and leads, linkage to intelligence sources, and referral to investigative partners.

3.4 Utilize practical exercises and demonstrations to reinforce recognition and safe access techniques.

3.5 Collect student attendance and evaluation forms for each iteration.

• Deliverables: Completed training iterations, attendance rosters, and student evaluations.

Task 4 – Reporting and Recommendations

4.1 Summarize training delivery and outcomes in a concise After-Action Report that includes:

• Number and type of personnel trained.

• Summary of course content and key skills taught.

• Aggregate student feedback.

• Observed strengths and gaps in current practices (where identifiable through exercises).

• Recommendations for follow-on or advanced training, and suggestions for measuring operational impact (e.g., change in detection rates or documentation quality).

4.2 Submit the After-Action Report to the Government within [e.g., 30] calendar days after completion of the second course iteration.

• Deliverable: Final After-Action Report.

5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Deliverable Description Due Date (Calendar Days After Award or Event)

Format / Qty Delivery To

Draft Course Plan/Agenda

Objectives, modules, schedule, methods

30 days after award

Electronic; 1 COR / Program

POC

Final Course Plan/Agenda

Incorporates Government feedback

10 days after receipt of comments

Electronic; 1 COR / Program

POC

Course Materials and Job Aids

Slides, handouts, checklists, scenarios

15 days before first course

Electronic; 1 set

COR /

Program

POC

Training Delivery – Iteration 1

First course (up to 25 students)

As scheduled

Performance Yuma BP Station

Training Delivery – Iteration 2

Second course (up to 25 students)

As scheduled

Performance Yuma BP Station

Attendance Rosters (each iteration)

Student attendance lists

Within 5 days after each class

Electronic; 1 per class

COR /

Program

POC

Student Evaluation Summary (each class)

Summary of course evaluations

Within 15 days after each class

Electronic; 1 COR / Program

POC

Final After-Action Report

Consolidated report and recommendations

30 days after final course

Electronic; 1 COR / Program

POC

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION:

The Government will provide:

• Classroom space suitable for up to 25 students per course.

• Standard audiovisual equipment (projector, screen, power, and basic audio).

• Any relevant CBP/USBP policy documents, SOPs, and sample reports or forms for tailoring.

GFE/GFI may be used only for fulfilling this SOW and shall be handled in accordance with all applicable security and privacy requirements.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Primary place of performance:

• Yuma Sector Border Patrol Headquarters, Yuma, Arizona

• Address: 4035 S Avenue A. Yuma, Arizona 85367

• Any alternate training locations shall be mutually agreed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this SOW is

• After the contract is awarded and before September 30, 2026.

All tasks and deliverables shall be completed within the period of performance unless modified by the Contracting Officer.

9. SECURITY:

• Work is expected to be UNCLASSIFIED but may involve LES/FOUO information.

• Contractor personnel shall comply with all CBP security, identification, and facility access requirements.

• If any specific background investigation or suitability determinations are required, they will be identified in the contract and must be completed prior to performance, as applicable.

10. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• The contractor shall emphasize safety during all demonstration and practical training involving vehicle components, tools, or simulated compartments.

• The contractor shall not record training events or share rosters or content with third parties without Government approval.

• Any materials developed specifically for this effort and paid for by the Government will be treated in accordance with the applicable contract data rights clauses.

mailto:Esmeralda.Barnett@cbp.dhs.gov