Request for Information (RFI) - Radars and EO/IR Sensors

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for advanced airborne sensor systems, specifically targeting radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, and associated mounting options. The agency is seeking high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) solutions at levels 8 or 9 that are interoperable across different vendors and platforms, with a focus on enhancing domain awareness for national security missions. CBP AMO is interested in surface, air, sea surveillance, and air intercept radar systems, or multi-role radar systems to support their diverse aircraft fleet, including light enforcement helicopters, multi-role enforcement aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, and long-range patrol aircraft. Key deadlines for this RFI include a question submission deadline of April 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and a full RFI response deadline of May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Responses must be emailed to Michael.A.Hall@cbp.dhs.gov, with submissions limited to 50MB and viewable in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The RFI does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to a broad range of potential vendors. While no specific award values or budget ranges are explicitly stated, the document indicates that CBP is primarily interested in understanding current market capabilities for potential future fleet development. The agency will consider sensor systems at TRL 6 with a clear path to TRL 8 or 9, and is explicitly not seeking solutions for Cessna C206 or UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft at this time. The research aims to identify common sensor or system components that can help reduce sustainment costs and improve interoperability across different platforms. This market research represents a strategic approach by CBP to explore innovative surveillance technologies that can enhance their operational capabilities for border interdiction, investigation, and surveillance missions.