Attachment 1 SOW_MicroMapBackPanelswithAgiliteSAPIHydrationBladders.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

EL CENTRO STATION

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Micro Map Back Panels with Agilite SAPI Hydration Bladders

1. BACKGROUND

USBP agents at El Centro Station operate in remote, high-temperature environments and often conduct extended enforcement operations. Current gear lacks sufficient modular storage and hydration capabilities, impacting agent safety, endurance, and operational effectiveness. The procurement of Micro Map Back Panels and Agilite SAPI Hydration Bladders will provide agents with improved hydration and modular storage solutions, ensuring readiness and safety during long shifts and challenging conditions. These items directly support DHS mission objectives of securing and managing borders and strengthening national preparedness and resilience.

2. OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The objective of this SOW is to procure 355 (ea) Micro Map Back Panels and 355 (ea) Agilite SAPI Hydration Bladders for USBP agents at El Centro Station.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 The contractor shall provide 355 (ea) Micro Map Back Panels and 355 (ea) Agilite SAPI Hydration Bladders, or equivalent, meeting the specifications outlined in Section 5.

3.2 The contractor shall deliver equipment to the designated delivery point.

3.3 The contractor shall provide product documentation and warranty information in both paper and electronic formats.

3.4 The contractor shall address all Parts, Sections, and Items in this SOW and clearly identify any exception taken to any Part, Section, or Item.

3.5 The contractor shall provide documentation indicating the compatibility, suitability, and durability of all products.

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

4.1 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

4.2 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR):

https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opnbiz/cpo-acquisition-regulation-0606.pdf https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opnbiz/cpo-acquisition-regulation-0606.pdf

4.3 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr/2021/

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Testing

The contractor shall test and certify the functionality of all equipment prior to delivery.

5.2 Delivery

The contractor shall deliver all equipment as specified in this SOW.

5.3 Documentation

The contractor shall provide product manuals and warranty documentation.

6. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

6.1 Equipment Descriptions

Micro Map Back Panels: Modular storage panels compatible with tactical gear; new, TAA compliant.

Agilite SAPI Hydration Bladders: Hydration systems designed for integration with body armor;

new, TAA compliant.

Minimum one-year warranty, parts and labor

New, non-refurbished

6.2 Delivery Schedule

Delivery within 120 days after order award.

7. POINT OF DELIVERY

POC: Trevor Ambrosini U.S. Border Patrol, El Centro Station 221 West Aten Road Imperial, Calif. 92251

Phone: (760) 337-7167 Email: trevor.n.ambrosini@cbp.dhs.gov

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION

None.

9. TERM OF CONTRACT AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

One-time delivery: period of performance is 120 days after award.

10. SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS

https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr/2021/ mailto:trevor.n.ambrosini@cbp.dhs.gov

Not applicable; equipment is not considered ICT.

11. ELECTRONIC INVOICE AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE

PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

Beginning April 11, 2016, payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Payment terms for existing contracts and orders awarded prior to April 11, 2016, remain the same. The Contractor must use IPP for contracts and orders awarded April 11, 2016, or later, and must use the non-IPP invoicing process for those contracts and orders awarded prior to April 11, 2016.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the

IPP:

-Printable Copy of Invoice (PDF)

The IPP was designed and developed for Contractors to enroll, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

In compliance with DHS "Green Procurement Program" (GPP) policy, environmentally preferable products and services are required.

https://www.ofee.gov

These program elements include recovered material products, energy and water efficient products, alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, priority chemicals, and environmentally preferable products. These program elements are described on the Office of the Federal Environment Executive website (http://www.ofee.gov).

13. TRAVEL

13.1 No travel required.

https://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ofee.gov/

14. POINTS OF CONTACT

14.1 PRIMARY POC

Trevor Ambrosini Special Operations Supervisors Phone: (760) 337-7167 Email: trevor.n.ambrosini@cbp.dhs.gov

14.2 ALTERNATE POC

Steven Wyatt Acting Special Operation Supervisor Phone: (760) 337-7114 steven.m.wyatt@cbp.dhs.gov

14.3 IPP APPROVER

Juanita Sanchez

(760) 335-5700 ext. 5931 Email: juanita.sanchez@cbp.dhs.gov

15. ACRONYM AND ABBREVIATION LIST:

Acronym Definition

CBP Customs and Border Protection

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

POP Period of Performance

SOW Statement of Work

TAA Trade Agreements Act

USBP United States Border Patrol

USG United States Government mailto:trevor.n.ambrosini@cbp.dhs.gov mailto:steven.m.wyatt@cbp.dhs.gov mailto:juanita.sanchez@cbp.dhs.gov