# CBP Expands BOLO App Deployment Nationwide

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advancing its Digital Transformation Office initiative by scaling the Border Patrol-developed Be On the Lookout (BOLO) communications app for nationwide use. This expansion follows successful localized deployments in regions such as the Rio Grande Valley and Uvalde, Texas, where frontline employees contributed to the app's development to enhance operational communication and efficiency. CBP's Chief Digital Transformation Officer, James McCament, emphasized the need for an enterprise-level solution to unify and standardize this technology across the agency.

- This expansion signals procurement opportunities for technology vendors specializing in secure, scalable communication platforms tailored to federal law enforcement needs.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate requirements emphasizing user-driven innovation and integration with existing CBP digital infrastructure.
- Contractors with expertise in mobile app development, secure data transmission, and frontline operational tools may find increased demand as CBP seeks to institutionalize employee-built solutions.
- The initiative reflects a broader federal trend toward leveraging internal innovation for digital transformation, suggesting potential for similar procurements in other agencies.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Cloud Services
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

### Key Quotes
> That gives us a better guideline to say we need an enterprise solution.
> — James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer

### Sources
- [CBP Looks to Scale Border Patrol-Built BOLO App – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/cbp-looks-to-scale-border-patrol-built-bolo-app) - MeriTalk