Transportation_support_for_texas

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking ground transportation services to support the 287(g) Program across 254 Texas counties, with transportation delivery to 36 ICE locations. This Request for Information (RFI) represents the market research phase, issued as a pre-solicitation notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing armed ground transportation services for individuals arrested under immigration enforcement operations. Key requirements include maintaining two-person armed transport teams, achieving a statewide 30-minute average response time, utilizing current model vans or SUVs with secure detainee compartments, and implementing comprehensive security and operational protocols with 24/7/365 dispatch capabilities. The government is evaluating vendor deployment strategies, resource allocation capabilities, response time competencies, operational flexibility, and data tracking systems through responses submitted on the provided Excel Worksheet. Vendors must submit a one-page cover letter with company details, current federal contract vehicles, and business size status, with responses limited to 10 pages in PDF format and due by January 6, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). The government has not identified specific incumbent contractors in this pre-solicitation phase and is conducting market research to determine if existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) can be leveraged for competitive solicitation. The proposed contract period is 4.5 years, consisting of a 12-month base period with a 42-month option period, though specific budget ranges have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The contractor will be responsible for all vehicle acquisition and maintenance, equipment provision, dispatch system establishment, and operational logistics across the entire state of Texas with service delivery to ICE facilities in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Critical performance standards include zero preventable detainee escapes, complete documentation and compliance, fleet readiness maintenance, and strict personnel vetting and training requirements as outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement.