Sources Sought.pdf

Department of Homeland Services (DHS)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) USBP Intelligence Program Management Support

For Technology Pilots and Capabilities Request For Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Request (SSR) Notice

24 APRIL 2026

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 – Market Research and Part 15.101(c).

The Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market information on viable industry partners, sources, planning purposes and industry comments and constitutes a RFI and a Sources Sought Request (SSR) only for the United States, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that CBP will conduct an acquisition for these services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. CBP is not currently 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 solicitation.

Introduction

The information provided in this RFI/SSR is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions will become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI/SSR does not prevent participation in any future procurement, if any.

Please note that Respondents to this RFI/SSR should not expect to be notified of any results derived from a review of the information provided.

Additionally, CBP will not entertain any contractor questions prior to submittal of your response to this RFI/SSR; nor will CBP answer any questions if they are submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) after responses have been received. This RFI/SSR is a standard business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of a specified market. This RFI/SSR is intended to gather information, assist in the development of strategy, build a market database, and may aid in the preparation of requirements.

Background

To maximize the effectiveness of its intelligence and technology capabilities, the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) requires a deliberate and coordinated approach to the planning, governance, and integration of these capabilities, ensuring they are fully aligned with broader intelligence and operational priorities. The USBP Headquarters Intelligence Division (INTEL) requires program management support to strengthen its ability to efficiently acquire, implement, and sustain platforms and tools that enhance analytic tradecraft, improve targeting and vetting workflows, and increase the speed and quality of intelligence support to operations that protect the homeland.

Scope

The attached Statement of Work (SOW) describes the required program management support services and associated intelligence capabilities, in accordance with the specified requirements.

Page Limits. Three (3) pages, not to include the cover page.

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

Department, Agency, or Locality

Customer POC information

Name Title Email Address Phone Number

Size of contract ($) Period of performance Type/Details of Services Provided

Additional services provided

Number of FTE staff assigned to support contract

Customer feedback provided to vendor (if available) If Federal, CPARS will suffice

Questions for the Government

Questions for the government regarding this RFI may be submitted prior to Noon ET on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at joshua.e.porter@cbp.dhs.gov.

The government will respond to appropriate questions prior to 5:00 pm ET on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Responses from the government to industry may be batched with similar questions from other vendors for consistency of information.

CBP will neither extend the deadline for response submission nor respond to requests for extensions.

CBP will not respond to any media or other unrelated inquiries sent to the inbox.

Submission Instructions

Interested vendors must submit responses prior to 5:00 pm ET on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, following the process described below.

Send an email response to joshua.e.porter@cbp.dhs.gov.

Note: All submitted information will be held in close confidentiality by cleared CBP personnel only with a need to know. Information marked as “Client Proprietary” will be secured as such. CBP may share the findings of this research with other DHS components as appropriate.

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