Sources Sought Notice - Amendment 1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and does not authorize reimbursement for any costs incurred in responding.

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Passenger Systems Program Directorate is seeking industry input on potential solutions to support facial capture and processing. The Government is conducting market research to:

• Inform its acquisition strategy and guide future procurement direction.

• Identify qualified sources capable of delivering solutions and services to support the requirements as outlined in the attachment, Sources Sought Questionnaire.

Contractor support will be relied upon for analysis, advisory services, and integration support throughout this effort. Respondents should expect that proprietary or sensitive information submitted may be reviewed by non-Government contractor personnel operating under strict non-disclosure agreements.

This support may include, but is not limited to:

• Assisting in shaping technical and operational requirements

• Identifying viable commercial and non-commercial sources

• Recommending acquisition strategies and contractual approaches

• Supporting the development of acquisition documentation including Statements of Work

(SOWs) and RFQs

REQUESTED QUESTIONNAIRE:

Interested parties are requested to respond to the attached Sources Sought Questionnaire.

Responses will help the Government understand market capabilities, interest, and technical approaches. In addition to the Sources Sought Questionnaire, all responses shall include the following information:

• Company Name:

• CAGE Code / DUNS Number / UEI:

• Business Size (Small, Large, 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.):

• NAICS Code(s) applicable to your solution:

• Primary Point of Contact (name, phone, email):

• SAM Representative and Certifications

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit responses no later than July 8, 2025, via email to Claire.A.Hamilton@cbp.dhs.gov, Chelsea.T.Dean@cbp.dhs.gov, and Alexander.M.Gordon@cbp.dhs.gov. Information and materials submitted in response to this request will not be returned. Clearly mark any proprietary information.