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Attached to: Tower Climbing Training & Equipment
Solicitation number: 20156930
Issued by: Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection

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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for tower climbing training and equipment procurement by the United States Border Patrol under the Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) Program.

The procurement (PR Number 20156930) establishes a firm fixed price contract for tower climber training and equipment to support Border Patrol Agents working on Integrated Fixed Towers and other locations. Training must comply with ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 safety standards, meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 requirements, and be delivered by contractors with minimum 10 years of experience in tower climbing and rescue training to U.S. government agencies. Contractors must maintain IACET accreditation and employ verifiable qualified instructors with documented expertise in fall protection, tower climbing, and rescue operations. Training facilities must be capable of supporting both indoor and outdoor instruction within 100 miles of a major commercial airport and accommodate up to 25 students with appropriate instructor ratios. The contractor must provide two primary training programs: Competent Tower Climber and Rescue Training (minimum 40 hours covering fall hazard identification, equipment inspection, anchorage systems, rescue techniques, and regulatory requirements with written and practical assessments) and a Train the Trainer Program (requiring prior completion of the competent climber course, 80% minimum passing score, covering adult learning principles and instructional delivery methods). The SOW specifies detailed equipment requirements including 90 tower climber kits, personal protective equipment, rescue kits, ropes, carabiners, ascenders, first aid kits, and associated tools valued at specific quantities and part numbers. Required services include training for 61–90 students and 10 train-the-trainer participants. Deliverables include evidence of ANSI compliance with proposal submission, a training plan within 10 calendar days after award, equipment specifications with proposal submission, training materials on day one of each course, certificates upon successful completion, attendance rosters within five calendar days of course completion, and post-training reports within 15 calendar days. The contract period is 12 months from award with up to four additional 12-month option periods. All materials and artifacts are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Points of contact for the Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist, and Technical POC are to be designated (TBD). A kickoff meeting must be conducted within 30 days of contract award to address team roles, scope understanding, inspection and delivery logistics, delivery point of contact, reporting requirements, invoice timing, and finalize the written training schedule.

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UGS Tower Climbing Training and Equipment Page 1 of 7

United States Border Patrol

Program Management Office Directorate Subterranean Portfolio

Intel and Support Branch Unattended Ground Sensor Program

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

PR Number 20156930

Tower Climbing Training and Equipment

April 2026

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1.0 BACKGROUND

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for tower climbing training for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition in support of Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) under the Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) Program.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The UGS Program has a requirement to establish a firm fixed price (FFP) contract for

Tower Climber Training and Equipment. The BPAs work on Integrated Fixed Towers (IFTs) and other locations, and this work is critical to the performance of the UGS Program. ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 are both safety‑management standards.

They are not IT‑specific, but they set expectations that directly affect USBP plans and controls IT installation and maintenance work - especially where technicians work at height, in mechanical/electrical spaces, or around telecom infrastructure. BPAs may be assigned tasks that require they ascend and descend significant heights to perform work.

Training is essential to be able to safely perform required tasks which meet OSHA, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 standards.

2.2 This document describes the supplies, ancillary services and execution requirements relating to the procurement of commercially available supplies and services. All property purchased on this requisition will be used in support of requirements for use by U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

2.3

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR):

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

3.2 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR):

https://www.acquisition.gov/hsar

3.3 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr/2025

3.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Electrotechnical

Commission (IEC) Standard 529 / English (EN) 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code):

3.4.1 https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/2452

3.4.2 https://www.nema.org/standards/view/american-national-standard-for-degrees-of-protection-provided-by-enclosures6 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/hsar https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/cfr/2025 https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/2452 https://www.nema.org/standards/view/american-national-standard-for-degrees-of-protection-provided-by-enclosures https://www.nema.org/standards/view/american-national-standard-for-degrees-of-protection-provided-by-enclosures

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4.0 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The contractor shall meet the following minimum requirements:

4.1.1 Training shall comply with ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 and ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 standards.

4.1.2 The contractor shall maintain accreditation through the International Association for

Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Evidence showing the training to meet the ANSI Z359.2 standard.

4.1.3 Provide verifiable qualified instructors with documented experience in fall protection, tower climbing, and rescue operations.

4.1.4 The contractor shall demonstrate a minimum of ten (10) years of experience delivering tower climbing and rescue training of similar size, scope, and complexity.

to U.S. government agencies.

4.1.5 The contractor shall provide documented training methodologies aligned with ANSI Z490.1, including written and practical evaluation of student competency.

4.1.6 Training shall be conducted at a facility capable of supporting both indoor and outdoor instruction within one hundred (100) miles of a major commercial airport.

4.1.7 Maintain access to an indoor training facility capable of supporting year-round training delivery.

4.1.8 Provide verifiable qualified instructors with documented experience in fall protection, tower climbing, and rescue operations.

4.1.9 Provide all training equipment required for student participation.

4.2 The contractor shall provide the following training programs:

4.2.1 Competent Tower Climber and Rescue Training (minimum duration 40 hours)

4.2.1.1 Training shall include classroom instruction and hands-on practical exercises covering:

4.2.1.2 Fall hazard identification and mitigation

4.2.1.3 Fall protection system selection and use

4.2.1.4 Equipment inspection and maintenance

4.2.1.5 Anchorage systems and load considerations

4.2.1.6 Fall clearance estimation

4.2.1.7 Development of written procedures

4.2.1.8 Safe climbing and access methods

4.2.1.9 Rescue techniques (self, assisted, suspended, evacuation)

4.2.1.10 Hands-on practical exercises

4.2.1.11 Regulatory requirements

4.2.1.12 Students shall be evaluated through written and practical assessments

4.2.2 Train the Trainer Program

4.2.2.1 Requirements

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4.2.2.1.1 All participants must have successfully completed Competent Tower Climber

Rescue course prior to attendance

4.2.2.1.2 The course shall be administered as pass/fail

4.2.2.1.3 Minimum passing score shall be 80%

4.2.2.2 Training shall include

4.2.2.2.1 Adult learning principles

4.2.2.2.2 Instructional delivery methods

4.2.2.2.3 Evaluation techniques

4.2.2.2.4 Training development

4.2.2.2.5 Practical teaching demonstrations

4.2.2.2.6 Participants shall demonstrate instructional competency

4.2.3 Training Materials

4.2.3.1 Manuals

4.2.3.2 Lesson plans

4.2.3.3 Presentations

4.2.3.4 Evaluation tools

4.2.3.5 Certificates

4.2.4 Required Equipment and Services

4.2.4.1 Equipment

Quantity Part Number Description

90 GR-TC-3 Tower Climber Kit Expert

90 KA-WVI00018.500 SUPERPLASMA VISOR - CLEAR HALF FACE

PLUS

90 KA-WHP00006 SC3 Orange Ear Defenders 90 PT-B17ARA ASCENSION ascender right-gold 180 PT-M72A TLA OXAN TRILOCK carabiner 90 PT-D020AA00 I'D descender / belay device, ANSI & NFPA, Size:

Small 90 MY-MFAK My Medic Standard First Aid Kit 20 GR-G4/Rescue Industrial G4 Rescue Kit 10 PT-R101CA06 "Beam 11mm High-Strength, Low Stretch Kernmantle

Rope w/Good Handling for Rescue, NFPA, Blue, 300ft"

10 PT-R101CA07 "Beam 11mm High-Strength, Low Stretch Kernmantle

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Rope w/Good Handling for Rescue, NFPA, Red, 300ft"

10 DS-3590038 Protecta® SRL, Galvanized Cable, Steel Swivel Snap Hook, 50ft., Class 1, ANSI

10 PT-M073CA00 "VULCAN high-strength H-frame asymmetrical carabiner with large capacity, NFPA, ANSI & CSA"

10 GR-ASAPASSEMBLY ASAP Lock Assembly 20 KN-280A120R0KK 120cm ARO BULL, RED 10 EG-13647 Arsenal® 5517 Topped Tool Pouch with Snap-Hinge

Zipper Closure 10 GR-BT50 Gravitec Block & Tackle 50' Kit (Right Handed)

10 GR-PETVLL100 Gravitec ANSI Compliant Vertical Lifeline Bundle (w/100ft of rope)

10 MY-MM-KIT-U-MFK-

LG-

MYFAK Large Pro, Red

10 MY-TFAK My Medic Trauma First Aid Kit

4.2.4.2 Services

Quantity Description

90 Competent Tower Climber and Rescue 61-90 Students 10 Competent Tower Climber and Rescue Train the Trainer

4.2.5 Training Delivery

4.2.5.1 Training shall be hands-on and performance-based

4.2.5.2 Meet or exceed OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 requirements

4.2.5.3 Comply with ANSI Z359.2 and ANSI Z490.1 standards

4.2.5.4 Maintain safe instructor-to-student ratios

4.2.5.5 Delivered by verifiable, experienced instructors

4.2.5.6 Require 100% attendance

4.2.5.7 Utilize indoor and outdoor environments

4.2.6 Performance Evaluation

4.2.6.1 Include written testing and practical demonstrations

5.0 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Deliverable SOW

Paragraph Reference

Due

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Provide evidence of compliance with ANSI/ASEE Z359.2 and Z490.1

4.0 With proposal submission

Training Plan based on requirements 4.0 Within ten (10) calendar days after contract award

Equipment list and specifications 4.0 With proposal submission Training schedule 5.0 At post-award kickoff meeting

Training materials 4.2.3 On day one (1) of each scheduled training course

Certificates 4.2.3 Upon successful completion of required training course(s)

Attendance rosters 4.2.5 Within five (5) calendar days of each course completion

Post-training reports 4.2 Within fifteen (15) calendar days of each completed course

5.1 Equipment Descriptions

5.1.1 The contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to support training delivery and operational readiness. All equipment shall comply with applicable OSHA regulations and ANSI Z359 standards. Equipment shall be new, non-refurbished, and compliant with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements. Equipment shall include a minimum one (1) year warranty. Equipment descriptions shall be performance-based and may reference examples (e.g., manufacturer and model) but must allow for “or equal” products that meet or exceed stated specifications.

5.2 Schedules

5.2.1 Training schedules shall be developed and finalized during the post-award kickoff meeting. The contractor shall coordinate with CBP to establish course dates, locations, and student capacity based on operational requirements.

5.3 Point of Delivery/Place of Performance

5.3.1 Training shall be conducted at the contractor’s facility, located within one hundred

(100) miles of a major commercial airport, and shall include both indoor and outdoor training environments. Facilities shall be capable of accommodating up to twenty-five (25) students with appropriate instructor ratios. All fall protection personal protective equipment (PPE) required for student participation in training shall be provided by the contractor.

5.4 Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to conduct withing 30 days of contract award a kick-off meeting to cover the following items:

5.4.1 Team member roles/responsibilities and contact information,

5.4.2 Understanding of the award scope,

5.4.3 Inspection and receipt instructions/logistics, UGS Tower Climbing Training and Equipment Page 7 of 7

5.4.4 Delivery location point of contact,

5.4.5 Inspection, shipping and delivery status reporting,

5.4.6 Invoice timing, and

5.4.7 A written training schedule

5.5 Points of Contact (POC)

Questions and concerns regarding this purchase request shall be first directed to the following parties. The COR is the primary points of contact for inspection, delivery coordination, and invoice matters; the others serve as alternates.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

TBD

Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist (CO/CS)

TBD

Technical POC

TBD

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION

The Government does not anticipate providing any Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government Furnished Information (GFI).

7.0 TERM OF CONTRACT

The period of performance shall be twelve (12) months from the date of contract award, with up to four (4) additional twelve (12) month option periods.

8.0 SECURITY

This procurement and all related artifacts are controlled unclassified information (CUI).

Information is deemed CUI.