- CBP is planning a new working group focused on automation and long-term systems sustainment
- The working group will evaluate surveillance and communications operations to identify modernization opportunities
- CBP is preparing a follow-on contract valued at between $50 million and $100 million
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a solicitation to establish a Lifecycle Maintenance and Sustainment Working Group focused on automation and systems modernization.
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What Is the Purpose of the Working Group?
According to a notice published on the Department of Homeland Security’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System on Friday, the working group will serve as a centralized entity stationed at CBP Headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is tasked with performing comprehensive business process assessments of the agency’s primary surveillance and communication networks. Responsibilities will include creating long-term strategies and implementation roadmaps that incorporate automation capabilities and sustainment approaches. The work is carried out in close coordination with subject matter experts in automation, systems integration and lifecycle management. It also includes overseeing system performance and long-term sustainability, implementing enhancements as needed and ensuring all capabilities remain aligned with CBP mission requirements.
What Are the Contract Details?
CBP is preparing a follow-on contract opportunity valued at between $50 million and $100 million to support a new working group. The requirement is expected to be awarded under the Small Business Innovation Research program as a firm-fixed-price, definitive contract, with CGI serving as the incumbent contractor. The contract is expected to be awarded in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with work to be performed in Washington, D.C., and a period of performance extending through September 29, 2031.
The working group’s mission complements several ongoing CBP modernization initiatives. While programs such as the Integrated Surveillance Tower and Modular Mobile Surveillance System efforts focus on deploying and upgrading surveillance technologies, the new organization would focus on assessing business processes, developing sustainment strategies and overseeing the long-term performance.
