Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Satellite Air Time

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security is seeking to procure satellite air time services through a sole-source contract. The core objective is to fulfill operational needs for reliable satellite communication capabilities, which are critical for the agency's air and marine operations. This procurement aims to ensure uninterrupted communication support for CBP's mission-critical activities.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, specifically the Air and Marine Contracting Division, located in Washington, D.C., USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Michael Hall, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: August 6, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 14, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS

The contract type is not explicitly mentioned; however, it is implied to be a sole-source contract. The estimated contract value or budget range has not been disclosed. There are no noted option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered eligible for this opportunity, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Certifications and Registrations: Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• Security Clearances: No specific security clearance requirements are mentioned.
• Set-aside Restrictions: No specific set-aside restrictions are noted.
• Geographic Restrictions: No geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements are specified.
• Experience Requirements: No minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are outlined.
• Bonding or Insurance Requirements: Not mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

While specific technical skills or technologies are not detailed in the RFP, bidders should possess expertise in satellite communication systems and demonstrate the capability to provide reliable satellite air time services.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The RFP does not specify key deliverables, milestones, or performance metrics. Bidders should prepare to outline their service delivery capabilities and any relevant performance standards in their proposals.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation criteria for proposals have not been explicitly stated. Bidders should assume that factors such as technical approach, past performance, and price will be considered, but the weighting or priority of these factors is not provided.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While no preferred qualifications are mandated, bidders with prior experience in providing satellite communication services to government agencies or similar organizations may have a competitive advantage. Additional certifications or partnerships that enhance service delivery could also be beneficial.

Summary

This opportunity presents a sole-source procurement for satellite air time services by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and demonstrate relevant technical capabilities, although specific requirements and evaluation criteria are not fully detailed. Interested bidders should prepare comprehensive proposals that highlight their experience and ability to meet the agency's operational communication needs.