CBP LEP/MEP: Large-Scale Border Inspection Systems

Presolicitation for CBP Low-Energy Portal and Multi-Energy Portal inspection systems.

Solicitation Summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is planning Large-Scale Fixed Systems, including Low-Energy Portal (LEP) and Multi-Energy Portal (MEP) border inspection systems. Current official notice: DHS-CBP-BECD-20162084.

Presolicitation — do not submit offers. The October 20, 2026 notice anticipates a five-year, multiple-award IDIQ with full and open competition. Q1 FY2027 RFP release and Q2 FY2027 award are government forecasts, not firm dates. No proposal deadline has been established.

Planning-information clarification: References in the BidCAST to 60 systems, a $1.4 billion ceiling and a 12-month warranty reflect earlier planning material; these figures and terms are not established by the current October 20 presolicitation. Verify the final solicitation before using them for a bid decision. The scope concerns portal systems and associated services, not necessarily complete border checkpoints.

Trade-compliance clarification: The current notice says one or more items are subject to WTO Government Procurement Agreement and free-trade agreements. Applicable final clauses and end-product requirements govern compliance; do not interpret the discussion as a universal component-by-component origin rule.

Solicitation dates, requirements and other details may change through amendments. Verify the latest official notice and documents before taking action.

Current official SAM.gov presolicitation · Historical draft/RFI 70B03C26R00000089.

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Solicitation in a Nutshell

Item Details
Agency Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Official notice number DHS-CBP-BECD-20162084
Official title Large-Scale Fixed Systems (Multi-Energy Portal and Low-Energy Portal) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contact
Status Presolicitation; do not submit offers
Anticipated RFP release Q1 FY2027 — forecast, not a confirmed release
Anticipated award Q2 FY2027 — forecast, not a firm date
Proposal deadline Not established; the November 4 notice response field is not a proposal deadline
Competition Full and open; no small-business set-aside indicated
Planned vehicle Five-year multiple-award IDIQ
NAICS / PSC 334517 / 6665
Value and quantity Not established by the current presolicitation

Background

CBP uses large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems to support border inspection. This planned procurement covers Low-Energy Portal and Multi-Energy Portal systems and associated capabilities. The earlier draft/RFI is historical planning material, not an open solicitation.

Requirements

The current presolicitation describes portal equipment, delivery, installation, civil works, image formatting, testing, documentation, interconnectivity, lifecycle support, warranties and logistics.

Capture preparation should assess technical integration, installation capacity, sustainment, supply-chain documentation and the specific eligibility and trade clauses when the final solicitation is issued. Teaming decisions must be based on the final instructions and each company’s demonstrated capabilities; an IDIQ forecast alone is not evidence of eligibility or an open bidding period.

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