Wireless Services for CBP National Targeting Center (NTC)

The contract involves providing wireless communication services for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and non-uniform personnel at the National Targeting Center, ensuring 24/7 connectivity to support their operational duties. This includes the provision of 400 smartphones equipped with AT&T First Net voice, data, and international services, specifically designed to meet the needs of law enforcement with first responder priority status. The service plan must include unlimited talk, text, data, international services, and push-to-talk capabilities, with management access through the AT&T console to handle talk group configurations. Coverage spans the U.S., its territories, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring seamless communication across key operational regions. Critical features of the contract require prioritized network access and preemption capabilities to guarantee that primary users receive uninterrupted service during emergencies by displacing lower priority users. The network must support secure end-to-end encryption and be interoperable with Federal, State, and Local agencies to facilitate coordinated responses. The contract is planned under a large business acquisition strategy, with key contacts available at CBP for further coordination. The place of performance is Sterling, Virginia, under the Department of Homeland Security.