DRAFT RFP-03C27R00003-Large-Scale Fixed Systems (Multi-Energy Portal and Low-Energy Portal) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contact
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The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to establish two multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for Large-Scale Fixed Systems, specifically Multi-Energy Portal (MEP) and Low-Energy Portal (LEP) systems. The objective is to replace aging technology at various Ports of Entry along the Northern and Southwest borders with modern systems capable of higher image quality, faster throughput, and improved threat detection. The scope of work encompasses the fabrication, integration, delivery, installation, and civil works, as well as image formatting, testing, verification, lifecycle support, and warranties. The contract includes a five-year ordering period and a five-year period of performance, with system delivery beginning within 60 days of order execution. This acquisition will be conducted via Full and Open Competition, utilizing a best-value award basis determined through a trade-off analysis between price and non-price factors. Non-price factors, including technical approach, management approach, and past performance, are significantly more important than price. Offerors may propose for both MEP and LEP systems or either individually. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated for release in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, with awards planned for the second quarter. Requirements include strict adherence to OSHA, FISMA, and CBP design standards, and personnel must successfully complete T4 or T5 security vetting processes.
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Washington, DC, 20229, USASet-Aside
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice Only-DO NOT SUBMIT OFFERS
DRAFT -RFP -Large-Scale Fixed Systems (Multi-Energy Portal and Low-Energy Portal) Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contact
Note: Attachment 1- Draft SOW includes embedded attachments 01a- 10.
Related Notice ID: Pre-Solicitation Notice :DHS-CBP-BECD-20162084 published on October 21, 2026
1.Points of contact: Aga Frys ( Contracting Officer) and Ronetta Sweeney ( Contract Specialist)
DHS-Customs & Border Protection Border Enforcement Contracting Division 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20229
2. The proposed contract action will be solicited using Full and Open Competition in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 6.101, and not be a small business set-aside under RFO Part 19 nor a local area set-aside under RFO Part 26.
3. NAICS Code: 334517 and PSC: 6665
4. Description:
(i) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Innovation and Strategy Directorate (ISD), Non-Intrusive Inspection Division (NIID), on behalf of the Office of Field Operations (OFO), has an immediate requirement for two types of Large-Scale Fixed System, the Low-Energy Portal (LEP) system and Multi-Energy Portal (MEP) system. The requirement for these Large-Scale Fixed Systems includes equipment, delivery, installation and civil works, image
formatting for ingestion in CBP systems, testing, verification, documentation, interconnectivity within all systems, lifecycle support, warranties, and ancillary logistical services. The objective of this requirement is to establish two (2) multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with a five (5) year ordering period, to acquire Large-Scale Fixed Systems, MEP and LEP systems, to replace existing systems of advanced age with the modern technology capable of producing higher quality images, faster throughput, improved detection of potential threats and reduced inspection times of crossings along the Northern and Southwest Border.
*Places of Performance: Various locations throughout the U.S. and U.S. Territories*
(ii) CBP plans to use both RFO 12.201-2, Other Procedures, in conjunction with RFO Part 15 ,Contracting by Negotiation, procedures to award these multiple-award IDIQ contracts in Quarter two (2) of fiscal year (FY) 2027.
(iii) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
(iv) NO RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED AT THIS TIME; however, all responsible sources may submit a proposal for both MEP and LEP Systems or either MEP or LEP System in response to the issuance of the formal request for proposal (RFP) which will be considered by the agency. CBP anticipates releasing the formal RFP in Quarter one (1) of FY 2027.
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