OFAM CMA RFI.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Office of Facilities and Asset Management

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

ARCHITECT-ENGINEER ADVISORY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FOR BORDER PATROL STATIONS, CHECKPOINTS, AND AVIATION AND MARINE FACILITIES

October 16, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors specializing in Architect-Engineer (AE) Advisory Services and Construction Management Services (CMS). This RFI seeks to gather industry input and capabilities to support the potential modernization, renovation, and construction of CBP facilities.

PURPOSE:

The Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM) is seeking information from highly qualified contractors specializing in AE Advisory Services and CMS to support potential small, medium, and large-scale construction projects. These projects will renovate, repair, modernize, and build new facilities, including Border Patrol Stations (BPS), Checkpoints, Headquarters buildings and Air and Marine Operations (AMO) operational facilities. Many facilities are outdated, remote, and lack the space, technology, and capacity needed to support staffing, operations, and modern security challenges.

This request for information (RFI) is for market research purposes only and aims to gather responses from all interested AE and CMS firms on industry best practices, innovative approaches, and potential challenges. Responses will assist CBP in assessing interest, competition, and technical capabilities, should a formal order be issued. This RFI will also aid the government with the development of a future Request for Proposal (RFP), should it be issued, by seeking input from firms nationwide.

BACKGROUND:

CBP anticipates obligating up to $3.6 billion dollars for approximately 30-40 capital construction design-build projects authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3A) of 2025 (Reconciliation Bill). Projects are projected to start in fiscal-year 2026 and be completed by January 2029. The projects will be primarily located at the southwest border, with smaller projects nationwide.

The Government seeks information from firms capable of providing the following services:

1. AE Advisory Services: Planning, design reviews, RFI responses, cost estimates development, proposal reviews, submittal reviews, statement of work development, technical oversight, integration of sustainable building practices, and rigorous compliance with federal construction standards.

2. CMS: Operational execution of construction projects, including oversight of timelines, stringent budget management, robust quality assurance, and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, and the integration of advanced construction technologies.

These services will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, efficient, and compliant infrastructure projects.

POTENTIAL STRUCTURES REQUIRED:

The proposed allocation of required structures reflects a balanced approach to infrastructure development, ensuring scalability, resource optimization, and alignment with organizational priorities.

1. Small Structures (~30%, $1–$50M): Small-scale projects focus on localized infrastructure that directly supports operational needs.

2. Medium Structures (~15%, $51–$100M): Medium-scale projects represent a critical middle tier, balancing resource efficiency with broader operational goals. These projects support regional initiatives while avoiding the complexity of larger-scale investments.

3. Large Structures (~55%, $101M+): Large-scale projects reflect DHS's commitment to transformative, long-term infrastructure investments. These projects are designed to meet significant operational demands, enhance capacity, improve efficiency, and support DHS's mission.

CBP encourages firms to align their capabilities with the appropriate project tier and contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure critical to the nation’s security.

INFORMATION REQUESTED:

Interested parties should develop their RFI responses based on the points articulated above surrounding the Government’s potential need for suitable support. Firms are invited to provide the information below, presented in four (4) parts: Part 1. Business and Contact Summary, Part 2.

Technical Capability Summary, Part 3. Prior Experience Summary, and Part 4. Draft Requirements Document.

Responses should be limited to one (1) page or less for each query:

Part 1. Business and Contact Summary

1. Business Information:

a. Provide the company’s name, address, unique entity identifier (UEI) number, website/URL, and point of contact information (name, title, telephone number, and email address).

b. Indicate if your firm would submit a quote if this requirement were issued.

Response: Yes:☐; No:☐ (If no, explain why).

c. If yes, approximately how many projects would your firm submit bids for?

Response: 1 to 5:☐; 6 to 10:☐; 11 to 15:☐; 16 or more:☐

d. If yes, which magnitude of projects would your firm submit bids for?

Response: Small Structures ($1 - $50M☐; Medium Structures ($51 - $100M)☐; Large

Structures ($101M+)☐

2. Indicate your firm’s socioeconomic category(s):

Other Than Small Business: ☐; Women Owned Small Business (WO): ☐; Economic

Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EW): ☐; Veteran Owned Small Business (V):

☐; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (DV): ☐; SBA Certified Small

Disadvantaged Business (D): ☐; SBA Certified 8(a) Firm (8a): ☐; SBA Certified HUBZone Firm

(H): ☐; Tribally Owned Firm (TO): ☐; American Indian Owned (AI): ☐; Alaskan Native

Corporation Owned Firm (AN): ☐; Native Hawaiian Organization Owned Firm (HN): ☐

3. Select the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) your firm supports:

a. Response: Select Individual NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building

Construction ☐; 236000 Construction of Buildings ☐; 541330 Engineering☐; 236210

Industrial Building Construction☐; 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering

Construction ☐; 561210 Facilities Support Services ☐

b. Response: Select No: ☐, if none of the listed NAICS apply; list other NAICS code(s) you determine are appropriate for this requirement:

4. Would your firm need to subcontract this requirement to other companies (see the attached Draft Requirements Document)?

Response: Yes, 10% ☐; 25% ☐; 50% ☐; 50+ ☐; No, have in-house/ self-performing capability: ☐

Part 2. Technical Capability Summary

5. Detail your company’s AE and CMS capability statement and expertise to perform the technical requirements in the Draft Requirements Document (see attached), relevant to this requirement. Please do not provide general capability statements.

Please include at a minimum: (a) your approach to AE/CMS support for construction project planning, scheduling, and cost management; (b) process to ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout the project lifecycle; (c) typical team composition and staffing levels and how you ensure availability; (d) provide examples of how the company managed multiple projects simultaneously, noting if the multiple projects were with the same agency or across multiple agencies; (e) process for risk management; (f) experience with technology integration (e.g., Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management software), and sustainability/resilience; (f) proposed pricing structure for construction management advisory services; and (h) additional capabilities or services your company offers that would add value to this project.

6. Does your firm have experience providing AE/CMS support for projects governed by a Project Labor Agreement (PLA)? If so, please provide examples of such projects, including the size, scope, and your firm's role in managing PLA-related requirements. Additionally, please describe your approach to advising project owners on the use of PLAs, including any benefits, challenges, and impacts on project costs, scheduling, labor management, and overall performance.

7. Provide a brief explanation if your company ever faced delays, cost overruns, or disputes on a project? If so, how were they resolved?

Part 3. Prior Experience Summary

8. Provide an overview of up to three (3) contracts awarded with Federal Agencies with relevant experience of Large Structures similar in size, scope and complexity to this requirement (as the prime or subcontractor) and that have occurred in the past five (5) years. Include the name of the agency, location, period of performance/service dates, total contract value, point of contact telephone number and email address, and a brief description of the work performed.

Please include at a minimum in the brief description: (a) the firm’s specific role and achievements related to AE/CMS for complex or remote projects; and examples that demonstrate the company’s experience with the various types of facilities.

Part 4. Draft Requirements Document

9. Provide feedback or questions related to the Draft Requirements Document.

10. Recommend innovative solutions aligned with industry best practices for enhancing the way AE and CMS projects are managed and scheduled, including holistic/integrative project coordination and reporting, master schedules, dashboards, data analytics and predictive modeling for project performance, and other automated tools and technologies.

11. Please provide any recommended labor categories that may be appropriate for the requirement.