CBP USBP Land Mobile Radio Infrastructure and Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol is preparing to procure contractor support to modernize Land Mobile Radio network infrastructure and critical communications systems across 13 Border Patrol Sectors, with an RFI response deadline of June 23, 2026. No set-aside applies. Work encompasses technical radio refreshes, coverage enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades including solar power systems, batteries, generators, towers, and shelters across Buffalo, Del Rio, Detroit, El Centro, El Paso, Grand Forks, Havre, Houlton, Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, Swanton, Tucson, and Yuma Sectors.

The draft Statement of Work specifies four primary capability areas: (1) Technical Radio Refresh for El Centro and San Diego Sectors with equipment replacement (GTR 8000 repeaters, GPW 8000 receivers, GRV 8000 comparators), RF subsystem upgrades, IP network upgrades with latest-generation Cisco routers, firmware and software upgrades to version 2025.HS, site surveys, system staging at NLECC, transition planning, and 30-day burn-in testing; (2) Coverage Enhancement for Del Rio (five new sites), Rio Grande Valley/Padre Island (five sites with geotechnical and environmental considerations), and San Diego (14 new greenfield solar modular communication sites plus equipment at 29 sites) with microwave backhaul and off-grid solar power systems; (3) Solar Site, Batteries, and Generator Upgrades including replacement of over 1,300 degraded batteries across 76 critical sites, eight emergency backup generators, 19 Sageon DC bus battery backup systems, and tower/shelter repairs; and (4) Other Direct Costs as shared resources including certified tower climbers, CDL truck drivers, field support personnel, and helicopter support with a Not-To-Exceed dollar amount.

Place of performance includes NLECC Orlando, DSR Ashburn, Virginia, and designated sector locations. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price task order with a 36-month period of performance. Standard security clearance requirements apply, including background investigations for personnel requiring access to CBP IT systems or sensitive data. Contractors must respond to the RFI spreadsheet no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 23, 2026 to somer.nastick@cbp.dhs.gov with confirmation of proposal interest, questions on the draft SOW, identified technical or performance risks, and points of contact.