DHS/CBP Commercial Solutions Opening - General Solicitation Release - Illegal Transshipment Pilot - CSOP-BP-GS-26-0001
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- CSOP-BP-GS-26-0001
- Agency
-
Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20001, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is procuring artificial intelligence-driven commercial solutions to identify high-risk imports vulnerable to illegal transshipment schemes, where goods are routed through third countries to obscure country of origin and evade tariffs. This non-FAR Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) pilot program seeks innovative solutions currently in production or commercialization phases, including new applications of existing technologies, with preference for vendors who retain core intellectual property rights. The procurement operates in two phases: Phase 1 requires submission of a solution brief (maximum 20 pages) by April 24, 2026, with technical questions due by April 7, 2026, while Phase 2 involves submission of full proposals (maximum 25 pages) within two weeks of Phase 1 selection notification. Phase 1 evaluation assesses capabilities approach, transition approach, submitter experience, and optional technical demonstrations using confidence-level ratings, with award potentially made to multiple viable candidates. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with a 180-day no-cost base performance period, followed by up to two optional periods, each capped at $1,250,000.
This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and names no incumbent contractors. The contract establishes escalating performance thresholds across three 60-day gates during the base period: Gate 1 (0-60 days) requires minimum two actionable referral packages weekly with 10% accuracy; Gate 2 (61-120 days) requires one daily with 30% accuracy; and Gate 3 (121-180 days) requires two daily with 50% accuracy, with option periods requiring two to five daily referrals at 70-90% accuracy thresholds. CBP will provide approximately 1,500 manifest records daily (Monday-Thursday) for imports from approximately five designated high-risk countries via password-protected Excel files, with vendors submitting referral packages supported by minimum five pages of substantive evidence identifying illegal transshipment risk factors. Performance is measured against CBP investigations that result in prevented imports or identified duties owed, and CBP retains discretion to issue stop-work orders for non-compliance. The place of performance is Washington, DC 20001.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
***Amendment is to strictly to post the Responses found in the attachment- "Questions and Answers"
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is a Non-Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based solicitation authority for acquiring innovative and commercial solutions. Section 880 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), as extended, authorizes DHS to implement a pilot program to competitively procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services using CSO procedures. The CSO acquisition mechanism provides a streamlined, flexible process and simplified contract terms designed to maximize efficiency and minimize administrative burden for both the Government and industry.
DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition (OA) will use CSO procedures to acquire innovative, commercial items, technologies, and services currently in the production/commercialization phase, as well as adaptations of existing commercial products. The CSO procedures are described throughout sections 1, 3, and 4 of the attached General Solicitation document. This General Solicitation announcement invites prospective offerors to respond to the attached solicitation document.
For purposes of this posting, “Innovative” is defined as follows:
- Any item that is—
- A new technology, process, or method as of the date of submission of a proposal; or
- A new application or adaptation of an existing technology, process, or method as of the date of submission of a proposal.
CBP will assess the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven commercial solutions that identify imports which pose a high risk for illegal transshipment. The development and implementation of these private sector solutions will enable CBP to explore how cutting-edge technologies may be leveraged to inform enforcement actions that prevent high-risk imports from entering the U.S. and/or lead to the identification of additional duties owed.
The CSO solicitation process will include a multi-phased solicitation and evaluation approach:
- Phase 1 – Submission and Evaluation of the Written Solution Brief, which may also include an optional invitation for Oral Presentations/Technical Demonstrations.
- Phase 2 – Request for Full Proposal Submission.
Potential submitters are hereby advised of the following:
- The solicitation for solution briefs is not a guarantee that award and obligation of funds will be made.
- The costs incurred by companies in the preparation and submission of their solution briefs in response to solicitations will not be paid by the government.
- Submission and proposals are evaluated on their individual merits rather than on a comparative basis, and the Government has considerable latitude in determining which of the submitted proposals it will fund.
- All potential recipients of CSO awards must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before the recipient is awarded the CSO contract.
Submission Instructions:
- All questions or requests for clarifications regarding this solicitation must be electronically submitted in writing no later than 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, April 7, 2026 to aristide.horugavye@cbp.dhs.gov, peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov & joshua.bedregal@cbp.dhs.gov. The subject of the e-mail must be titled “Request for Clarifications re: CSOP-BP-GS-26-0001.” Requests, questions, or comments which are time stamped after the question due date and time may not be accepted, nor receive a response from the Government, in the sole discretion of the CO.
- Written solution briefs as described in section 3.2 of this solicitation must be submitted electronically by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, April 24, 2026 to the following e-mail boxes: aristide.horugavye@cbp.dhs.gov, peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov & joshua.bedregal@cbp.dhs.gov.
Update #1 ·
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is a Non-Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based solicitation authority for acquiring innovative and commercial solutions. Section 880 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), as extended, authorizes DHS to implement a pilot program to competitively procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services using CSO procedures. The CSO acquisition mechanism provides a streamlined, flexible process and simplified contract terms designed to maximize efficiency and minimize administrative burden for both the Government and industry.
DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Acquisition (OA) will use CSO procedures to acquire innovative, commercial items, technologies, and services currently in the production/commercialization phase, as well as adaptations of existing commercial products. The CSO procedures are described throughout sections 1, 3, and 4 of the attached General Solicitation document. This General Solicitation announcement invites prospective offerors to respond to the attached solicitation document.
For purposes of this posting, “Innovative” is defined as follows:
- Any item that is—
- A new technology, process, or method as of the date of submission of a proposal; or
- A new application or adaptation of an existing technology, process, or method as of the date of submission of a proposal.
CBP will assess the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven commercial solutions that identify imports which pose a high risk for illegal transshipment. The development and implementation of these private sector solutions will enable CBP to explore how cutting-edge technologies may be leveraged to inform enforcement actions that prevent high-risk imports from entering the U.S. and/or lead to the identification of additional duties owed.
The CSO solicitation process will include a multi-phased solicitation and evaluation approach:
- Phase 1 – Submission and Evaluation of the Written Solution Brief, which may also include an optional invitation for Oral Presentations/Technical Demonstrations.
- Phase 2 – Request for Full Proposal Submission.
Potential submitters are hereby advised of the following:
- The solicitation for solution briefs is not a guarantee that award and obligation of funds will be made.
- The costs incurred by companies in the preparation and submission of their solution briefs in response to solicitations will not be paid by the government.
- Submission and proposals are evaluated on their individual merits rather than on a comparative basis, and the Government has considerable latitude in determining which of the submitted proposals it will fund.
- All potential recipients of CSO awards must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before the recipient is awarded the CSO contract.
Submission Instructions:
- All questions or requests for clarifications regarding this solicitation must be electronically submitted in writing no later than 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, April 7, 2026 to aristide.horugavye@cbp.dhs.gov, peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov & joshua.bedregal@cbp.dhs.gov. The subject of the e-mail must be titled “Request for Clarifications re: CSOP-BP-GS-26-0001.” Requests, questions, or comments which are time stamped after the question due date and time may not be accepted, nor receive a response from the Government, in the sole discretion of the CO.
- Written solution briefs as described in section 3.2 of this solicitation must be submitted electronically by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, April 24, 2026 to the following e-mail boxes: aristide.horugavye@cbp.dhs.gov, peter.a.giambone@cbp.dhs.gov & joshua.bedregal@cbp.dhs.gov.
Files
Similar open opportunities
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity