Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Customs and Border Protection · BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION
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Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Compliance matrix
Every stated and implied requirement, its source section, whether it is mandatory, and where your response will address it.
Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
70B03C26Q00000232
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
713990
Product service code
X1JZ
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-14
Response deadline
Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Charleston, SC
Contracting contact
colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 713990 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
(1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (2) The solicitation number is 70B03C26Q00000232 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through RFO FAR Class Dev 25-12R2. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 713990 with a small business size standard $9.0 million. (3) This procurement shall be set aside 100% for small business. All qualified, responsible sources may submit quotes in accordance with the provision at FAR Section 52.212-1, and the additional instructions set forth herein. Quoters are advised that they are responsible for obtaining any amendments that may be issued to the solicitation. The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the best value to the Government, when considering technical capability, past performance, and price. (4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Procurement Directorate, intends to award a Purchase Order (PO) for the procurement of firing range and classroom usage from a facility located within 30 miles driving distance of the Area Port of Charleston, 200 E. Bay St., Charleson, SC 29401. It is required that all quoters submitting a quote review the attached STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) to review all requirements. All quoters submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the SOW. (5) Technical Capability: Quoters shall submit a technical capability statement, not to exceed (5) pages, that describe the quoters abilities to successfully complete the requirements in the Statement of Work. Quoter shall include the range address. The Government may request a site visit to determine suitability as part of the Technical Capability evaluation. (6) Past Performance: The Government will query its CPARS contractor performance database for reviews. If no reviews are available, a neutral rating will be assigned or references may requested during the evaluation period. (7) Price: Quoters shall submit a price quote on the attached Price Quote Form. Options pricing should be balanced (equally priced or with modest annual adjustments), and failure to properly balance the options may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive. (8) Quoters shall submit via email the (1) completed and signed SF 18, (2) Technical Capability Statement, and (3) Price Quote Form, to colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov no later than 8/28/2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Quoter should submit these as separate attachments within the same email. The email file size cannot exceed 10MB. (9) Any questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 8/21/2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. All questions and quotes shall only be submitted via email to the above address. The Government reserves the right not to respond to late questions. (10) Period of performance for the PO shall be a one-year base period, with four (4), one-year option periods exercisable at the Government’s discretion. Base Period 9/15/2026 – 9/14/2027 Option Year 1 9/15/2027 – 9/14/2028 Option Year 2 9/15/2028 – 9/14/2029 Option Year 3 9/15/2029 – 9/14/2030 Option Year 4 9/15/2030 – 9/14/2031 Vendor shall provide firing range and classroom usage in accordance with the SOW during the period of performance and submit invoices monthly in arrears upon completion of the scheduled performance. (11) The following documents are attached to this solicitation: (A) Statement of Work (B) Price Quote Form (attached to the RFQ and also attached as a stand-alone document for vendor convenience)
Contact
Point of contact
Colin A. Colgan
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov
Submit questions
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