# SAM #20155939

Justification for Sole Source Procurement of Aerostat Envelopes for Air & Marine Operations

**Buyer:** CBP Air and Marine Contracting Division
**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 20155939
**NAICS:** 336413

This document outlines CBP Air and Marine Operations' intent to procure aerostat envelopes for the Tethered Aerostats Radar System (TARS) program via a sole-source contract.
- Buyer: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Contracting Division
- Program: Tethered Aerostats Radar System (TARS)
- Procurement Type: Sole-source justification (only one supplier considered)
- Product: Aerostat envelopes
- No OEMs, part numbers, or quantities specified in the provided text
- Justification: Unique requirements or circumstances preclude full and open competition
- Additional details may be available in attachments, but are not present in the summary

Key Considerations:
- Sole-source procurement limits competition
- Aerostat envelopes are specialized products for surveillance and radar systems
- Potential for future competitive opportunities if requirements change

### Description

<p>U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Airand Marine Operations (AMO), Tethered Aerostats Radar System (TARS) program proposes to enter a sole-source contract on a basis of other than full and opencompetition.&nbsp;CBP intends to procure aerostat envelopes on a sole source basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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