Domain Awareness Persistent Surveillance (DAPS) Helium Trailer Recertification

The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a services-oriented contract for the Domain Awareness Persistent Surveillance (DAPS) Directorate to provide rehabilitation and requalification of helium tube trailers. The contract will support CBP Air & Marine Operations' long-range detection and monitoring capabilities along the United States-Mexico border, Florida Straits, and Caribbean regions. Specifically, the contract requires contracted labor services to manage and maintain surveillance equipment at various field sites. The solicitation is scheduled to be released on SAM.gov around June 20, 2025, with quotes due by June 25, 2025, and an anticipated contract award on June 30, 2025. While detailed evaluation criteria were not explicitly outlined in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement will focus on supporting critical border surveillance infrastructure.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a size standard of $16.5 Million in annual receipts. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with a total performance period of three years, comprising a 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, with performance locations listed as "Various Locations". The contract falls under NAICS category 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and PSC category H323 (Inspection of Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles). While specific award values were not detailed, the contract will support critical border surveillance and monitoring capabilities for CBP's persistent surveillance operations.