Wireless Services for CBP National Targeting Center (NTC)

Past New Requirement Updated

Agency
Solicitation expected
Estimated value
$500,000 to $1,000,000
Set-aside
No set-aside

Forecast facts

Anticipated award
Through
NAICS code
517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
Place of performance
Sterling, VA
Forecast number
F2026073291
Points of contact

Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.

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Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is seeking wireless telecommunications services for its National Targeting Center (NTC) to provide 24/7 communication capabilities for CBP officers and personnel. The requirement encompasses AT&T FirstNet voice, data, and international services for 400 smartphones with Government Law Enforcement designation and first responder priority, including unlimited talk, text, international coverage, data plans, and push-to-talk functionality with management console access. The solicitation is anticipated to release on March 5, 2026, with an estimated award date of April 30, 2026, and a one-year period of performance through April 29, 2027.

The contract is estimated at $500,000 to $1,000,000 and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract through the GSA Schedule to a large business. Services must cover the U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico, with network features including preferred access to resources, preemption capabilities for priority users, end-to-end encryption, and interoperability with Federal, State, and Local agencies. The place of performance is Sterling, Virginia, and interested contractors should contact LeAmada Johnson at leamada.m.johnson@cbp.dhs.gov or (571) 453-9727 for additional information.

Forecast text

OFO/NTC, provides CBP officers and non-uniform personnel with wireless communication 24 hours/7 days a week (24/7) in order to perform their duties. Safety and urgent priority communication require CBP applications utilizing the AT&T First Net voice/data and international services for 400 smartphones. These services need to be marked and provisioned as Government Law Enforcement with first responder priority. Service plan should be an unlimited talk, text, international services, data plan as well as, push-to-talk with management access of the AT&T management console to have the ability to manage talk groups. The plan shall cover the U.S.,

U.S. Territories, Canada and Mexico. The plan should give the user preferred access to network resources. In times of need, there should be preemption service that terminates or relocates lower priority users in order to give priority access to primary users. The dedicated core shall provide end to end network encryption and be interoperable with other Federal, State and Local agencies.

Acquisition Strategy: Large Business

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