Cellular Over the Horizon Enforcement Network (COTHEN) Support Services

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking to procure Cellular Over the Horizon Enforcement Network (COTHEN) Site Support Services through a hybrid contract structure combining Firm Fixed-Price and Time and Materials components. This telecommunications support contract falls under the All Other Telecommunications NAICS category (517810) and involves IT and telecom compute services, specifically servers and related hardware and perpetual license software. The solicitation was posted on September 18, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of September 17, 2025, creating an unusually tight timeline that appears to have the due date preceding the posting date. The procurement is being managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection, a civilian agency responsible for border security and enforcement operations. The contract will support the COTHEN network infrastructure, which appears to be a critical telecommunications system for border enforcement activities.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it a full and open competition available to all qualified contractors. No information regarding incumbent contractors, specific award values, or budget ranges has been disclosed in the notice. The solicitation notice does not specify the quantity of equipment or services required, the timeline for service delivery, or the place of performance for the contract work. The contract is classified under PSC code 7B22, indicating it involves IT and telecommunications compute services with a focus on server hardware and associated perpetual software licensing. Additional details regarding contract scope, performance requirements, and locations would likely be available in the full solicitation document.