SAM #PR20154323

CBP USBP Land Mobile Radio Infrastructure Modernization: Motorola, Cisco, Generac, and Sageon Equipment and Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is seeking contractor support to modernize and enhance its Land Mobile Radio (LMR) infrastructure and services across multiple sectors. - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Sub-agency: U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) - Office: Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD), Communications, Command and Control (C3) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Motorola Solutions (GTR 8000, GPW 8000, GRV 8000, GCM 8000) - Cisco Systems (Routers and router cards) - Generac (Propane-powered generators) - Sageon (DC bus battery backup systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Motorola GTR 8000 repeaters (replacement for Quantar repeaters) - Motorola GPW 8000 receivers (replacement for Astro-TAC and Quantar receivers) - Motorola GRV 8000 comparators and GCM 8000 cards (replacement for Astro-TAC comparators) - Cisco routers and router cards (for IP network upgrades) - Over 1300 commercial and solar power plant batteries (replacement and installation) - 8 Generac small commercial propane-powered generators (25kW-30kW, replacement and installation) - 19 Sageon DC bus battery backup systems (replacement at LMR sites) - Major repairs and maintenance for towers and shelters - Technical radio refresh, coverage enhancement, project management, installation, maintenance, testing, and acceptance services - Other direct costs: certified tower climbers, CDL truck drivers, field support, helicopter support, bucket trucks, logistics - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All radio equipment must be P25-compliant and support AES-256 encryption - Emphasis on compliance with federal standards, security, and operational efficiency - Coverage enhancements may include new site construction and microwave backhaul installation - Project includes both equipment upgrades and significant supporting infrastructure improvements

Description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD), Communications, Command and Control (C3) organization (the Government) is considering obtaining contractor support to modernize and enhance Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network infrastructure and critical communications systems. The work will improve reliability, security, and interoperability of mission-critical communications across multiple Border Patrol Sectors, including Buffalo, Del Rio, Detroit, El Centro, El Paso, Grand Forks, Havre, Houlton, Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, Swanton, Tucson, and Yuma. Efforts include technical radio refreshes, coverage enhancements, and upgrades to support infrastructure such as solar power plants, batteries, generators, towers, and shelters.

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