FY24 SOW for FFM Vehicle Barriers Uptd 7 30 24.docx

Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Fort Fairfield Station

STATEMENT OF WORK

Vehicle Concrete Barriers

PR 20146846

1.0 Background

Due to a lack of vehicle barriers and the easily navigable terrain in the area, Fort Fairfield (FFM) has seen an increase in the frequency of vehicle incursions into the United States in the area near where Curtis Road meets the International Border (IB) of the United States and Canada. On the Canadian side of the IB, Nicholson Road is frequently utilized by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) to get to the IB and cross illegally into the United States. Nicholson Road runs along the IB from approximately 46.65831 – 67.78854 to a vehicle gate that is located at approximately 46.65262 – 67.78854. This vehicle gate is easily circumvented by a minivan passenger vehicle not equipped with four-wheel drive or all-terrain tires. From FY 23 to FY 24, documented vehicle incursions increased 250%.

FFM recognizes the IB in this area is frequented by the local All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Clubs. This proposal is not written or designed to deny them access to the IB trail. FFM is proposing vehicle barriers that would prohibit cars, trucks and other passenger highway use vehicles from easily incurring into the United States.

FFM further recognizes local landowners in the area utilize the land agriculturally. The proposed vehicle barriers will not interfere or impede the use of agriculture equipment in the area. FFM has reached out to the local landowner, Cody Humphrey, regarding these barriers and Mr. Humphrey is supportive of this action.

Historically, TCOs have adapted their Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to continue their illicit activities in response to Border Patrol's placement of barriers or detection technology. This Course of Action (COA) has the most potential to dissuade TCOs from utilizing the Curtis Road/Nicholson Road area because the proposed vehicle barriers would effectively prohibit most vehicles from easily circumventing the IB barriers due to the terrain and the naturally occurring barriers to the north and south of the proposed barrier location. FFM recognizes the cost to implement these barriers is not insignificant but deems the cost as a necessity to national security. Placing these blocks along with signage at prominent locations along the IB to ensure people traveling along the Interconnected Trail System (ITS) are aware of the boundary. FFM further recommends placing either the signage or a pole on top of every third block, so the barrier would remain visible in the winter months.

This Course of Action (COA) is proposing approximately 0.57 miles (estimated 3010 feet) of vehicle barrier. The “Jumbo Block” placed no more than 48” apart, FFM will need approximately 238 blocks at $260.48/block.

2.0 Scope

The Contractor is to provide, deliver, and place 238 “Jumbo Block” concrete vehicle barriers from approximately 46.65029 – 67.78863 (south end) to approximately 46.65855 – 67.78866 (north end). The southern point of these GPS coordinates would end the barrier just south of where an ATV trail meets the IB on the Canadian side. The northern point of these GPS coordinates would end the barrier just north of where Nicholson Road begins to parallel the IB. The “Warning: Proceeding beyond this barrier means you will illegally enter the United States” signs will be placed at prominent locations along the barrier to ensure people do not mistakenly enter the United States. (The acquiring and placement of the signs will be the responsibility of Houlton Sector.)

Specifications

3.0 Applicable Documents

The Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR): http//www.acquisition.gov/FAR/ Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: http://www.section508.gov Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR): http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opnbiz/cpo-acquistion-regulation-0606.pdf Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): http: www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.htm

4.0 Specific Tasks and Deliverables

The contractor shall complete the following tasks as required to comply with this SOW.

4.1 Program Management

The contractor shall exercise technical direction and control of the engineering, manufacturing, and test effort required to produce the equipment.

The contractor shall be responsible for unloading and placing the concrete blocks in their final resting place in the previously determined area. The blocks will be placed no more than 48” apart from each other, restricting vehicular movement between them.

This requirement includes the necessary management support tasks related to production, configuration control, risk management, testing, quality assurance, and data management required to carry out that task and comply with this SOW.

4.2 Testing

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

4.3 Delivery

The contractor shall deliver the equipment outlined in section 2.0.

4.4 Documentation

The contractor shall be responsible for issuing existing documents as requested by CBP. (See section 6.0)

5.0 Deliverables and Schedule

On award of contract, the COR will provide Contractor with a set delivery schedule. The contractor shall deliver the equipment outlined in section 2.0, if applicable, to the address provided in section 5.1.

5.1 Shipping Address

Name: U.S. Border Patrol – Fort Fairfield Station Address: Curtis Road Site 78-98 Curtis Road Easton, Maine (46.65249 - 67.78866) Phone Number: 207-476-5101 Attn: (A)DPAIC Seth J. Prince

6.0 Warranty Information

Warranty – Jumbo Blocks will be free from defects upon arrival. See 10.1.6 As referenced in section 4.4 above, the contractor shall provide copies of the documents listed below. One copy of the data shall be delivered in paper form and one copy in electronic form. The electronic form shall be in MS Word format or Adobe Acrobat. The documents are deliverables under the contract and shall be delivered to the COR no later than thirty days after contract award:

Invoice Equipment Specification

7.0 Place of Performance

· The work will be done at the Curtis Road site . beginning at 46.65249 - 67.78866 North, along the painted pre-marked area of installation.

· Delivery must be made to the Curtis Road Site, during normal working hours: 0700 to 1500, Mon – Fri.

8.0 Period of Performance

· Delivery and install should be completed within 60 days after receipt of order.

9.0 Security

· There are no specific security classification level requirements associated with this procurement action. Information is deemed unclassified.

10.0 Special Considerations

10.1 Inspection and Acceptance

The Contractor Shall:

10.1.1 Make delivery during normal working hours, between the hours of 0700 to 1500 (Eastern).

10.1.2 Contact the COR forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any delivery.

10.1.4 Jointly inspect all items with a designated representative on site, at time of delivery.

10.1.5 Resolve any discrepancies that are identified and agreed upon by both Contractor and COR within 48 hours.

10.1.6 Damaged and/or missing product will be replaced at Contractor’s expense.

10.2 Contractor Communications

10.2.1 All contract-related communications shall be written or confirmed in writing.

10.3 Points of Contact

All contract questions and concerns shall be directed to the point of contact designated below. The Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to amend this contract.

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