Border Security Technology Consortium Needs/Opportunities Announcement #5

The document announces a Needs/Opportunities Announcement (NOA) issued to support the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Unmanned Maritime Vehicle initiative. This announcement is disseminated by Advanced Technology International (ATI) on behalf of DHS and targets members of the Border Security Technology Consortium (BSTC) as well as other interested entities within the U.S. technology sector. It is not a solicitation, request for proposals, or white papers, but rather an informational notice directing interested parties to access detailed information through ATI's BSTC portal. Organizations outside of the BSTC must become members to submit responses related to this announcement. The contract specifics identify the announcement as BSTC Needs/Opportunities Announcement #5, posted on July 17, 2020, and managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Acquisition Division, located in Washington, DC. The point of contact for inquiries is the BSTC Consortium Management Firm, which can be reached via email. No set-aside or NAICS codes are specified, and there are no details on the physical place of performance. All relevant documents and further details are accessible through the SAM.gov portal, ensuring transparency and allowing qualified technology providers a path to contribute to homeland security innovation efforts.