TMSS Aerostat Operations and Support Services

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Contracting Division is fielding new tactical aerostat surveillance capabilities to enhance border domain awareness for Air and Marine Operations and U.S. Border Patrol law enforcement customers. This initiative aims to deter illicit activities, including illegal immigration, smuggling, and drug trafficking, by acquiring, integrating, and sustaining tactical surveillance systems at key border regions. The agency is capitalizing on successful technology demonstrations to develop improved tactics and procedures for countering criminal organizations.

This presolicitation, identified by solicitation number 70B02C24R00000053, covers operations and support services for the Tactical Maritime Surveillance System (TMSS). The primary place of performance is South Padre Island, Texas. The procurement is classified under NAICS 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing and PSC Z1BC for Maintenance of Radar and Navigational Facilities.

The response deadline for this notice is April 26, 2024. Administrative metadata includes one attachment, a redacted justification and approval document titled TMSS OS JA - Smooth Final - 113023_Redacted.pdf, which was posted with the notice on April 18, 2024. Kimberly Ware serves as the point of contact for this requirement.