SAM #20157702

Sole Source Chaplaincy and TIDES Training for US Border Patrol

This notice announces a sole source procurement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for specialized chaplaincy and trauma-informed de-escalation training. - Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - Sole source vendor: Previdence Corporation - Services required: - In-person and online Chaplaincy Training - TIDES (Trauma-Informed De-escalation Education for Safety and Self-Protection) Training and certification - Training to be delivered at multiple U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) locations - NAICS code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) - Small business size standard: $15M - No other vendors or OEMs identified; Previdence Corporation is the only provider - Requirements include both training and certification, with delivery at various sites - No product purchases; services only - Commercial opportunity for training providers specializing in trauma-informed and chaplaincy education - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on scope and training volume

Description

In accordance with RFO 12.102(a), Only One Source is reasonably available,  Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to negotiate a Sole Source Award with Previdence Corporation, 5677 S 1475 E STE 4B, South Ogden, Utah 84403, for in-person and online Chaplaincy Training to include TIDES (Trauma‑Informed De‑escalation Education for Safety and Self‑Protection) Training and certification for the United States Border Patrol (USBP). Training will take place at various USBP locations. Period of Performance is 9/30/2026 to 9/29/2027. The NAICS code for this procurement is 611430, Small Business size standard is $15M. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. No solicitation will be made available. Interested parties who wish to submit information about their companies’ capabilities can email the contracting officer no later than 12:00PM, ET, 9/10/2026.  Information should be emailed to robert.j.kay@cbp.dhs.gov, no phone calls accepted.

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