CBP Air & Marine Operations Critical Incident Response Support

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air & Marine Operations is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI-CBP-CIRT2026) to assess industry capabilities in providing trauma-specialized psychological support to its Critical Incident Response Team. This RFI, issued under FAR 15.101(c), is strictly for gathering information and does not obligate the government to award a contract or reimburse any costs incurred by respondents. Responses are limited to small businesses due to a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, and only entities holding a valid SAM.gov Unique Entity ID may submit. The primary requirement is for a fully licensed doctoral-level psychologist with specialized trauma expertise, five years of experience supporting military and federal law enforcement, and proven ability to deliver Psychological First Aid, conduct critical incident stress management, and deploy within 24–48 hours of activation. The psychologist must provide training at AMO facilities in Brunswick, GA; Oklahoma City, OK; St. Augustine, FL; and Riverside, CA, as well as on-site support during National Police Week in Washington, D.C., and perform brief, preventative interventions limited to immediate post-incident care without providing long-term clinical treatment. All proposals must be submitted as a single password-protected Microsoft Word document not exceeding ten pages, with formatting adhering to 12-point font, single spacing, and one-inch margins, and delivered via email to the designated contracting officer by July 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses must include corporate information confirming small business status, organizational details, and documentation of credentials and accreditations. Invoicing, when applicable, must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and contractors must comply with DHS security protocols including IT security awareness training, privacy training, and safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with HSAR directives. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with three option years, all dates TBD pending funding and evaluation outcomes. Evaluation is based on mandatory qualification thresholds, with no numerical scoring or pricing weight disclosed, suggesting a trade-off approach where technical acceptability precedes cost consideration. The government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance, with deliverables subject to rejection if inaccurate, unclear, or late, requiring correction within five business days. No security clearance is required, but all personnel must undergo background investigations and sign DHS Rules of Behavior prior to access. Travel must comply with Federal Travel Regulations, and no physical product delivery or