Maritime patrol aircraft maintenance, logistical and engineering services 2. 0
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- CBP-RFI-10012025-001
- Agency
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Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is conducting market research to consolidate maintenance, logistics, and engineering services for P-3 Orion, DHC-8, and C-130 aircraft under a single contract vehicle. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a commitment to award a contract but serves to assess industry capability and identify potential efficiencies through consolidation. Key qualifications include FAA A&P certifications for maintenance personnel and CBP Background Investigation (Tier Level 2) clearance for all maintenance and program management staff. The agency anticipates establishing primary maintenance locations in Jacksonville, Florida and Conroe, Texas. The submission deadline for this RFI has been corrected to November 3, 2025, and potential offerors should monitor SAM.gov for future solicitation releases, as responses do not commit the government to action and participation in this RFI is not required for future proposal submissions.
CBP has designated no set-aside for this procurement. Current contractors supporting existing programs include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and L-3. CBP intends to procure up to 12 C-130J aircraft with annual deliveries beginning in Fiscal Year 2030, while phasing out the P-3 fleet over the next decade. The consolidated contract strategy will address sustainment through this transition period and may include depot-level maintenance capabilities across multiple aircraft platforms. Key risks identified by the agency include affordability constraints, personnel and material management during fleet transition, and potential disruptions from changes in P-3 retirement schedules or C-130J delivery timelines. The agency is evaluating various contract vehicles, including single or multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) approaches for implementation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
10/21/2025 UPDATE:
CBP is providing responses to vendor questions. Please see attached PDF document.
CBP is also correcting the RFI responses due date to November 3, 2025.
ORIGINAL POSTING 10/01/2025:
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
CBP-RFI-10012025-001
MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, LOGISTICAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is an RFI released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued solely for information, planning purposes and market research only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. CBP is not currently seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is seeking industry input regarding a potential acquisition strategy that would consolidate sustainment, logistics, and related support services for the P-3 Orion, DHC-8, and C-130 aircraft under a single contract vehicle. CBP intends to retire the P-3 fleet over the next decade and requires a strategy that will ensure effective sustainment of the remaining fleets throughout this transition period.
This market research effort is intended to:
- Assess the feasibility of combining multiple aircraft platforms under one acquisition strategy.
- Identify potential efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvements achievable through consolidation.
- Evaluate industry capability to manage and execute sustainment activities across multiple aircraft platforms.
- Identify potential risks, including technical, schedule, and supply chain considerations, and recommended mitigation strategies.
The requested feedback should consider the following areas:
- Technical Feasibility: Ability to provide integrated sustainment support for the P-3, DHC-8, and C-130 fleets.
- Contract Approach: Recommended contract types, pricing structures, and performance incentives to encourage innovation and cost efficiency.
- Risk Identification: Anticipated challenges and risk mitigation strategies for combined platform sustainment.
- Teaming Arrangements: Capability to support multiple aircraft platforms, including recommended prime/subcontractor teaming models.
- Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot-Level Maintenance: Recommendations for structuring maintenance across all three levels for a multi-aircraft fleet.
- Logistics and Supply Chain Support: Strategies for managing parts availability, supply chain risk, and inventory control across platforms.
- Transition Planning: Approaches for sustaining P-3 operations during its retirement timeline while supporting ongoing DHC-8 and C-130 operations.
- Contract Vehicle Design: Recommendations for single vs. multiple award strategies, incentive structures, and performance metrics to ensure optimal vendor performance.
Regulatory Environment
CBP aircraft are being operated and maintained as Public Use Aircraft as defined by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). CBP is not subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight; however, FAA regulations and policies are adhered to whenever applicable, i.e. compliance with general operating rules applicable to all aircraft operating in the National Airspace System. Therefore, CBP requires professional certification and maintainers to comply with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended maintenance processes and procedures.
Responses
Responses to the RFI should be submitted in Microsoft WORD or Adobe PDF format and shall be limited to a maximum of 15 pages.
The responses may be submitted via email at CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov . The submissions must be unclassified. The document(s) must be password protected. The password protected submission document(s) must be emailed separately from the email with the password(s).
E-mail 1 – RFI documents
E-mail 2 – password(s) to the documents.
Responses must be directed to the CBP Office of Acquisition - Procurement Directorate.
The first page of the response will provide: (1) company name; (2) address; (3) company business type (large or small); and company contact for questions and/or to schedule follow-on discussions. Company contacts information shall include name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Industry Communications
AMO representatives may or may not choose to meet with respondents. If communications occur, they would be intended to obtain additional clarification on the potential capability of a company to meet the requirements contained herein, or the benefits and risks of the options under consideration. Any discussions would be with individual respondents and not with all or groups of companies.
Submission of Questions
Question submission cut-off date is close of business (5PM/1700) Washington DC local time on October 15, 2025. Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted in writing via e-mail CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov. Submission of questions through any other means will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after the submission cut-off date will be answered.
Submission of RFI Responses
Submission of RFI responses cut-off date is close of business (5PM/1700) Washington DC local time, on November 3, 2025. Responses to this RFI shall be submitted in writing via e-mail at CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov .
Contact Information
Bartek Chwalek
Sr Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer
US Customs and Border Protection
CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov
Update #1 ·
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
CBP-RFI-10012025-001
MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, LOGISTICAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is an RFI released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued solely for information, planning purposes and market research only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. CBP is not currently seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is seeking industry input regarding a potential acquisition strategy that would consolidate sustainment, logistics, and related support services for the P-3 Orion, DHC-8, and C-130 aircraft under a single contract vehicle. CBP intends to retire the P-3 fleet over the next decade and requires a strategy that will ensure effective sustainment of the remaining fleets throughout this transition period.
This market research effort is intended to:
- Assess the feasibility of combining multiple aircraft platforms under one acquisition strategy.
- Identify potential efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvements achievable through consolidation.
- Evaluate industry capability to manage and execute sustainment activities across multiple aircraft platforms.
- Identify potential risks, including technical, schedule, and supply chain considerations, and recommended mitigation strategies.
The requested feedback should consider the following areas:
- Technical Feasibility: Ability to provide integrated sustainment support for the P-3, DHC-8, and C-130 fleets.
- Contract Approach: Recommended contract types, pricing structures, and performance incentives to encourage innovation and cost efficiency.
- Risk Identification: Anticipated challenges and risk mitigation strategies for combined platform sustainment.
- Teaming Arrangements: Capability to support multiple aircraft platforms, including recommended prime/subcontractor teaming models.
- Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot-Level Maintenance: Recommendations for structuring maintenance across all three levels for a multi-aircraft fleet.
- Logistics and Supply Chain Support: Strategies for managing parts availability, supply chain risk, and inventory control across platforms.
- Transition Planning: Approaches for sustaining P-3 operations during its retirement timeline while supporting ongoing DHC-8 and C-130 operations.
- Contract Vehicle Design: Recommendations for single vs. multiple award strategies, incentive structures, and performance metrics to ensure optimal vendor performance.
Regulatory Environment
CBP aircraft are being operated and maintained as Public Use Aircraft as defined by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). CBP is not subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight; however, FAA regulations and policies are adhered to whenever applicable, i.e. compliance with general operating rules applicable to all aircraft operating in the National Airspace System. Therefore, CBP requires professional certification and maintainers to comply with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended maintenance processes and procedures.
Responses
Responses to the RFI should be submitted in Microsoft WORD or Adobe PDF format and shall be limited to a maximum of 15 pages.
The responses may be submitted via email at CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov . The submissions must be unclassified. The document(s) must be password protected. The password protected submission document(s) must be emailed separately from the email with the password(s).
E-mail 1 – RFI documents
E-mail 2 – password(s) to the documents.
Responses must be directed to the CBP Office of Acquisition - Procurement Directorate.
The first page of the response will provide: (1) company name; (2) address; (3) company business type (large or small); and company contact for questions and/or to schedule follow-on discussions. Company contacts information shall include name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Industry Communications
AMO representatives may or may not choose to meet with respondents. If communications occur, they would be intended to obtain additional clarification on the potential capability of a company to meet the requirements contained herein, or the benefits and risks of the options under consideration. Any discussions would be with individual respondents and not with all or groups of companies.
Submission of Questions
Question submission cut-off date is close of business (5PM/1700) Washington DC local time on October 15, 2025. Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted in writing via e-mail CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov. Submission of questions through any other means will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after the submission cut-off date will be answered.
Submission of RFI Responses
Submission of RFI responses cut-off date is close of business (5PM/1700) Washington DC local time, on November 3, 2025. Responses to this RFI shall be submitted in writing via e-mail at CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov .
Contact Information
Bartek Chwalek
Sr Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer
US Customs and Border Protection
CBPMPArecompete@cbp.dhs.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI_10012025-001 Questions and Responses SAM VERSION.pdf |
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