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SBInet - Strategy

The SBInet unified border control strategy encompasses both the northern and southern land borders including the Great Lakes, and the interdiction of cross border violations between the ports and at the official ports of entry (POEs). This strategy will funnel traffic to the USA through POEs where DHS has a greater level of control. The border environment is extremely complex, encompassing rural, urban and remote areas as well as extreme climate variations and terrain. Therefore SBInet as a border control tool must be flexible and capable of being implemented in a manner that best suits these needs and requirements.

Control of the border requires that four key elements be met. These four elements are:

1. Detect entries when they occur;

2. Identify what the entry is;

3. Classify its level of threat (who they are, what they are doing, how many, etc) (Note: this element must be met prior to the point of interdiction/encounter by law enforcement personnel);

4. Effectively and efficiently respond to the entry; and bring the situation to the appropriate law enforcement resolution. The appropriate law enforcement resolution does not end with the apprehension/interdiction. It must include the ability to efficiently transport from the point of interdiction to processing, and the ability to access appropriate databases during processing to gather and share information about and relating to the person in custody or under investigation.

Border control is achieved, in a given area, when CBP is able to consistently meet all four of the above elements in that area.

Managing, securing and controlling the border requires determining the optimum mix of personnel, technology and infrastructure to achieve maximum tactical and strategic advantage in each unique border environment. Risk-based deployment and implementation of the solution, along with a new regime of complementary policies, processes and/or enhanced processes, regulations and legislation, will further enhance tactical advantage.

CBP recognizes that existing capabilities to secure the border are limited in the current threat environment. The capabilities and capacity do not incorporate the optimal mix of personnel, processes, technologies, and infrastructure to support the desired operational environment. Finally, the required capabilities have not been integrated into a "system-of-systems," and do not provide a clear common operational picture.

The CBP SBInet component of SBI applies that comprehensive approach to securing the land borders at and between the POEs. The initial focus of SBInet will be between the POEs. Further, there is a requirement to build a common operating picture (COP) of the border environment, within a command center environment, which will provide commonality within DHS components, and interoperability with stakeholders who are external to DHS. SBInet is the most comprehensive effort in the nation's history to gain control of its nearly 6,000 miles of international land border.

SBInet requires a comprehensive and aggressive strategy that will deploy the optimum mix of personnel, processes, technology and infrastructure in a manner that will significantly reduce the probability of illegal entries and successful cross-border violations into the USA and maintain control of the border.

SCOPE

As ordered, the contractor will provide solutions that include the full range of services, products and management required to ensure accomplishment of the SBInet program objectives. This includes addressing all components of border security in conjunction with the program objectives, developing solutions based upon the optimum mix of staffing, infrastructure and technology, and deploying the solutions to move from our current border strategy to one where the defined border areas are effectively secured. The contractor must accommodate advances in technology and other solutions that will support continuous improvement in the achievement of SBInet program objectives.

CBP will establish an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that will allow for performance-based task and delivery orders. Order type may include fixed price and cost type, as appropriate to the requirement. Applicable contract clauses and provisions will be incorporated by reference into individual orders. Incentive provisions will be an important aspect of task orders to ensure alignment of goals and objectives. CBP expects that task order incentive provisions will include plans to control performance, cost, and schedules through monetary and non-monetary incentives and disincentives.

The IDIQ contract shall be for a three-year base period with three 1-year options. The initial scope of the contract's geographic coverage would include the northern and southern continental USA borders, including the Great Lakes. The geographic coverage may be expanded to other USA border areas, through bilateral modifications to the contract.

PARTNERING PHILOSOPHY

CBP will develop a collaborative partnership between CBP, the Contractor, other stakeholders and government contractors. The SBInet Contractor's solution(s) shall align with the goals and objectives of DHS and CBP. Within the context of the CBP/Contractor partnership, CBP does not use the term "partner" and "partnership" in the legal sense. Instead, the CBP/Contractor partnership will reflect an open, collaborative and customer-oriented relationship in which the Contractor and CBP will work together to achieve the program objectives and attain border control.

SBINET OBJECTIVES

To meet the objectives of the SBInet Program, the integration contractor will:

1. Develop a highly reliable, available, maintainable, and cost effective solution(s) to manage, control and secure the border using the optimal mix of proven current and next generation technology, infrastructure, personnel, response capabilities and processes that will:

• a. Detect entries when they occur;
• b. Identify what the entry is;
• c. Classify its level of threat (who they are, what they are doing, how many, etc) (Note: this element must be met prior to the point of interdiction/encounter by law enforcement personnel);
• d. Effectively and efficiently respond to the entry; and bring the situation to the appropriate law enforcement resolution.

2. Develop a near real time Common Operating Picture (COP) of the border environment, which provides commonality within various DHS components, and inter-operability with other Federal, state, local and Tribal partners outside of DHS. The COP must provide a mechanism that communicates comprehensive situational awareness, including information incorporating intelligence driven operations capabilities at all operational levels and locations.

3. Throughout the term of the contract demonstrate continuous improvement in performance and reliability, and reduction in total operating cost.

4. Align its interests, motivation, and behaviors and that of its team members and subcontractors with the Government's.

5. Maintain the highest level of service consistent with cost effectiveness. Provide and document audit and oversight activities that facilitate external reviews and assessments to prove that DHS is receiving superior supplies and services at fair and reasonable prices.

6. Establish a flexible, transparent, and responsive performance management information system that provides insightful, accurate and timely information on both program status as well as performance reporting against mission measures and metrics.

7. Develop a solution that supports DHS compliance with Government standards and identified constraints.

8. Promote productive relationships with small business subcontractors and team members under the small business program as detailed in FAR Part 19 and in accordance with DHS goals and objectives.