Tucson (TCA) Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance

The contract encompasses a five-year, 8(a) competed set-aside for Tucson (TCA) Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance, awarded under solicitation number 70B01C26R00000080 by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Department of Homeland Security. The scope includes comprehensive maintenance, repair, and improvement services for tactical infrastructure assets across the Tucson Sector in Arizona, covering roads and bridges, fence and gate systems including concertina wire, vegetation control, debris removal, border lighting and electrical systems, drainage and grate systems, and tunnel remediation. Work is structured into two tiers: scheduled maintenance performed at firm fixed prices and unscheduled maintenance delivered through work orders at fixed unit prices with a not-to-exceed ceiling. The contract mandates adherence to prevailing wage rates as defined under the Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act for heavy work in Pima County, and requires compliance with Buy American statutes, organizational conflict of interest prohibitions, and stringent security standards including Tier 4 or Tier 5 background investigations for personnel accessing CBP facilities or sensitive information. All work must be conducted within the existing TI footprint and is subject to a Quality Control Plan requiring daily documentation in the ILSS Maximo system, weekly submission of inspection records, and compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including certification of independent pricing, anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower protections, and warranty of construction. The contract requires full performance at the Tucson Sector, Arizona, with a base period of twelve months and four optional one-year extensions, with a maximum term of 60 months and a possible six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. Offerors must submit proposals through a detailed format using Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and organized into distinct volumes covering relevant experience, management approach, and technical and resource capabilities with resumes and commitments from key personnel, subject to strict page limits. Pricing must be calculated using the unit prices from Attachment 3 and applied to Attachment 4’s scheduled work form, incorporating a proposed coefficient and annual escalation rates. A mandatory site visit is required for eligibility, and all questions must be submitted via email prior to the established deadline. The contract’s administrative framework includes electronic invoicing through the Treasury’s IPP system, mandatory SAM registration with an active UEI and CAGE code, and compliance with financial bonding requirements per FAR 52.228-15. Contract management is overseen by a designated contracting officer and contracting officer’s representative, with daily communication