REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, regarding market research for tower climbing training and equipment. The RFI seeks industry information on viable sources, practices, and pricing to support development of CBP's acquisition strategy. The anticipated contract structure includes a base period with four one-year option periods. Responses must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Starla VanWinkle at starla.r.vanwinkle@cbp.dhs.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. ET on May 12, 2026. This is a market research effort only; no contract will be awarded based on this RFI, no payment will be made for information submitted, and not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
Respondents must provide seven specific information items: company contact details and Unique Entity ID (UEI); NAICS code classification and business size designation; estimated equipment delivery lead time; ability to initiate training within 30 days of contract award; GSA contract information if applicable; general pricing information for the described products and services; and any concerns regarding the attached draft Statement of Work requirements. All submissions become government property and will not be returned. Responses should be the minimum length necessary to address requested information. Not responding to the RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ if issued. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Tower Climbing Training and Equipment
INTRODUCTION
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, is conducting market research into industry’s ability to provide CBP with tower climbing training and equipment. This is a Request for Information (RFI) released pursuant to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, Part 10 – Market Research. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market information on viable sources, industry practices, answers to specific questions, and industry comments. All RFI submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
This announcement constitutes an official RFI. Further, CBP is not at this time seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission or responses to this announcement or Government use of such information. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to same. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey.
DESCRIPTION
A contract to provide tower climbing equipment and training. This contract is anticipated to be a base period with four (4), one-year option periods.
INFORMATION REQUESTED:
1. Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and e-mail address.
2. Is your company under NAICS code 237130– Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction? If not, what NAICS code does your company use? What size business is your company registered as with this code?
3. What is your company’s estimated lead time for delivery of equipment?
4. Is your company able to initiate training within 30 days of contract award?
5. Does your company hold a GSA contract for these supplies and services? If so, please provide the GSA contract number.
6. Respondents are requested to provide general pricing information for the products/services described in the Statement of Work. Pricing information provided will be used solely for market research and budgetary planning.
7. Do you have any concerns or questions regarding the requirements set forth in the attached draft Statement of Work?
RESPONSES
The information provided may be used by CBP in developing and refining its Acquisition Strategy, Statement of Work, and Performance Specifications. Responses shall be the minimum length necessary to accommodate all requested information and submitted via email only. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential quoters to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Officer, Starla VanWinkle, starla.r.vanwinkle@cbp.dhs.gov. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions, if not answered directly to the respondee, will be answered by posting them on the SAM.gov website.
INSTUCTIONS AND RESPONSE GUIDELINES
Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to this specific inquiry of the RFI.
Information provided will be used solely by CBP as market research. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ), Invitation for Bid, or Request for Proposal (RFP), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.
RFI Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Contracting Officer, Starla VanWinkle, starla.r.vanwinkle@cbp.dhs.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. ET, May 12, 2026.
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