BORTAC Energetic Breaching Rollout Kits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is soliciting proposals for 10 BORTAC Energetic Breaching Rollout Kits for its Special Operations Group's Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC). The solicitation seeks a comprehensive equipment kit that includes specialized tactical gear from vendors like Arc'teryx, LBX, and Spiritus Systems, with a focus on standardized breaching operation equipment. The procurement is being conducted under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, with a requirement for vendors to provide a complete kit meeting precise operational specifications for Level 2 Energetic Breacher Agents. The solicitation emphasizes the critical need for field-tested, mission-specific equipment that ensures agent safety and operational effectiveness. Responses are due by April 22, 2025, with the government seeking a firm fixed price contract that includes a full equipment replacement warranty for one year.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small businesses within the All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (NAICS 339999) category. The total estimated contract value is $92,381.20, broken down into $69,168.10 for supplies and $23,213.10 for equipment. Delivery is desired 120 days from vendor award, with kits to be delivered to BORTAC Headquarters at Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso, Texas. The procurement document justifies a brand name procurement, noting that alternative products would require additional testing and potentially limit operational capabilities. The kit includes a comprehensive array of tactical gear such as assault packs, plate carriers, magazine pouches, breaching tools, firing devices, and specialized accessories designed specifically for energetic breaching operations. The government has developed these kits through extensive research and field use, with continuous evolution based on technological improvements and operational needs.