Helmets, Multi-tools, Binoculars, and Hydration Packs

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is soliciting proposals for the procurement of helmets, multi-tools, binoculars, and hydration packs through a federal contract opportunity. This procurement falls under the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing NAICS category (339113) and the Armor, Personal PSC category (8470), indicating these items are likely protective equipment for border patrol agents or other CBP personnel. The solicitation was posted on September 24, 2025, with a very short response window requiring submissions by September 26, 2025, providing potential contractors only two days to prepare and submit their proposals. Additional procurement details and specifications can be accessed through the provided Unison Global marketplace link. The evaluation criteria and specific contract requirements are not detailed in this notice but would be available through the referenced procurement platform.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business contractors only. The place of performance is specified as El Paso, Texas, which aligns with CBP's significant operational presence along the southern border in this region. No incumbent contractors, specific award values, or budget ranges are identified in this solicitation notice. The quantities of helmets, multi-tools, binoculars, and hydration packs to be procured are not specified in the available information, nor are delivery timelines or contract performance periods detailed. Interested small businesses must access the full solicitation documents through the provided marketplace link to obtain complete specifications, quantities, and contract terms necessary for proposal preparation within the compressed two-day response timeframe.