AT&T FirstNet Wireless Services

The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection is seeking specialized voice, data, and international wireless services from AT&T to support safety and urgent priority communications at the Port of New York/Newark. Provisioned as Government Law Enforcement with first responder priority, the required services include unlimited talk, text, and data across the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and Mexico. Key technical requirements include push-to-talk capabilities with management console access for talk groups, end-to-end network encryption via a dedicated core, and interoperability with other federal, state, and local agencies. To ensure mission-critical reliability, the contract mandates 24/7/365 support and preferred access to network resources, including preemption services that prioritize primary users over lower-priority traffic during emergencies. This acquisition is designated as a sole source to AT&T under GSA Schedule 70, contract number 47QTCA19D00MV, to meet urgent operational needs. The performance of these services will be centered in Newark, New Jersey.