CBP AMO EBFOS Initial Sparing RFI.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

EXTENDED BORDER AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS SURVEILLANCE INITIAL SPARING

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

EXTENDED BORDER AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS SURVEILLANCE INITIAL SPARING

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is an RFI released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued solely for information, planning purposes and market research; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP or Broad Area Announcement (BAA). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. CBP is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or BAA. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the SAM.gov website (www.sam.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations' (AMO) mission is to serve and protect the American people. This mission is critically supported by AMO's advanced aeronautical and maritime capabilities, which are essential for achieving the strategic goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP. AMO's Vision and Strategy 2030 guides its efforts, ensuring alignment with DHS and CBP strategic directives and fostering collaboration with other DHS components and stakeholders.

In pursuit of these strategic objectives, CBP AMO conducts vital national security missions, including interdiction, investigation, contingency operations, and various national taskings. A cornerstone of these efforts is the Extended Border Foreign Operations Surveillance (EBFOS) program. This program leverages a diverse fleet of aircraft, including the C-130, along with vessels, sensors, and advanced systems, to conduct foreign operations. The C-130 aircraft, specifically, plays a crucial role in promoting cooperation and compliance with international laws, executing maritime and air search patrols, facilitating aircraft and marine vessel pursuit, and gathering critical intelligence.

AMO enhances its operational capabilities by integrating a vast network of sensors, sensor-equipped aircraft like the C-130, and vessels. Real-time, actionable information is disseminated through an onboard mission management system (MMS) for sensor control, display, and coordination with the Air and Marine Operations Center.

A key goal of AMO's Vision and Strategy 2030 is to increase the effectiveness of operations, with primary objectives including enhancing surveillance and interdiction capabilities, particularly in extended border and foreign operational environments, through advanced platforms such as the C-130 aircraft.

2.0 ---REQUEST

AMO is conducting market research for initial support equipment and spare parts recommendation for support of one aircraft. CBP has obligated funding to procure one C-130J via a US Air Force contract. The expected delivery date of the first aircraft is FY 2029. AMO is seeking information on industry recommended sparing and support equipment lists for C-130 aircraft as well as utilizing industry expertise to identify and quantify the necessary spare parts for the initial deployment and sustained operation of C-130 surveillance aircraft.

3.0 AIRCRAFT AND MISSION DESCRIPTIONS

The Extended Border Foreign Operations Surveillance (EBFOS) program is a mix platform set of aircraft to conduct foreign operations missions to promote cooperation and compliance with international laws, conduct maritime and air search patrols, conduct aircraft and marine vessel pursuit, and intelligence gathering.

4.0 RESPONSES

0. Please include a statement of interest and capabilities addressing the General Statement, answering Overall Questions, as well as the applicable requested information for your proposed sparing recommendations.

0. General Statement

1. Your proposed recommendation for support equipment and initial spares

1. Experience with support equipment and sparing solutions for C-130 aircraft or similar large military surveillance platforms

1. Schedule estimates for availability and delivery timeline for spare parts

1. Price estimates to include the below information

3. Recommended spares

0. Nomenclature

0. Part number

0. Manufacturer’s cage code

0. Recommended quantity

0. Unit costs

3. Recommended support equipment

1. Nomenclature

1. Part number

1. Manufacturer’s cage code

1. Recommended quantity

1. Unit Costs

3. Cost drivers and potential cost savings

1. Pricing Methodology and Assumptions:

4. Data sources (e.g., historical data, OEM pricing, market research)

4. Key assumptions made in pricing such as:

1. Flight hours per aircraft per year,

1. Number of aircraft to be supported,

1. Geographic location of operations

1. Maintenance philosophy (e.g., organizational, intermediate, depot level)

1. Any assumed bulk purchase discounts

1. Vendor feedback, if any

0. Overall Questions

2. Can you describe your past performance in developing initial provisioning lists and managing spare parts inventories for aircraft operating in foreign or austere environments?

2. What certifications, accreditations, or specialized expertise does your company possess that are relevant to aircraft sparing and maintenance?

2. What methodology would your company employ to develop an initial sparing list for a C-130 surveillance aircraft, considering its specialized mission equipment and anticipated operational tempo?

2. How do you account for factors such as aircraft configuration, reliability and maintainability (R&M) data (e.g., MTBF, MTTR), and supply chain lead times in your sparing calculations?

2. What categories of spare parts (e.g., airframe, engine, avionics, mission systems, consumables, support equipment, etc.) would you recommend for initial provisioning, and how would you determine their quantities?

2. What is your approach to providing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for the initial sparing list, including unit costs and estimated total investment?

2. Are there any unique capabilities that differentiate your approach?

5.0 RFI SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS

Question Deadline - Companies may submit questions regarding this RFI to the Government and are due no later than 3:00 P.M. (EST) on January 30, 2026. Response submissions to this RFI should be identified with AMO-RFI-01062026 and should be submitted via e-mail to: Michael.A.Hall@cbp.dhs.gov. Please submit all technical questions to this RFI via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Michael Hall. Verbal (telephonic) questions will NOT be accepted. All received questions will be answered by posting answers to the SAM.gov website (www.sam.gov). Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after the due date will be answered. The Government will review all RFI submissions upon receipt and will seek further clarification from respondents as appropriate.

RFI Response Deadline – RFI responses shall be submitted via email to Michael.a.hall@cbp.dhs.gov by 3:00 P.M. (EST) on February 16, 2026. Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the Government's evaluation of the information received. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI or the Government's use of such information as either part of an evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.

Electronic submissions in response to this RFI must be viewable in Microsoft Word or Acrobat Reader 10.0. All submissions (email including attachments) must be less than 50MB. Oversized submissions will not be delivered by the DHS/CBP E-mail system.

This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government to issue a Request for Proposal or to award a contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses to this RFI or otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. The Government's use of such information is at its sole discretion and is not accepting proprietary information. Sources responding to this RFI shall submit the minimum information necessary for the government to make a determination that the source is capable of satisfying the desired requirements.

The Government will not publicly disclose vendor proprietary information to the extent that it is consistent with the Government’s legal obligations. Any information submitted in response to this RFI, including information marked as limited rights data, restricted computer software, being subject to limited rights, and/or being subject to restricted rights, will be shared by the Government with current and future support contractors hired to assist the Government. The Government’s support contractors that have been, or may be hired, are required to sign non‐disclosure agreements restricting them from unauthorized use and disclosure of information that may be proprietary to third party companies. By submitting information in response to this RFI, vendors agree to allow the Government to share information they submit with Government support contractors who are, or will be, covered by a non-disclosure agreement.

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