How to do Business with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Agency & Value
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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION
Contract Value
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Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
IPOP-0004
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Additional Details
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Acquisition has issued a Special Notice titled "How to do Business with U.S. Customs and Border Protection," under procurement identifier IPOP-0004. This notice serves as an ongoing outreach initiative designed to educate and support small businesses interested in engaging with CBP as potential contractors or suppliers.
The primary purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive training and guidance to small businesses on the processes, requirements, and best practices for conducting business with CBP. The training is facilitated through the Industry Partnership and Outreach Program (IPOP), which aims to foster greater participation from the small business community in CBP’s procurement activities. Training sessions are scheduled regularly, taking place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST. Interested contractors are encouraged to register for these sessions via the CBP Business Connect portal, where they can also request meetings with specific CBP Program Offices.
The scope of this initiative includes not only general training but also opportunities for contractors to engage directly with CBP program offices. While the Office of Acquisition (OA) strives to accommodate all meeting requests, contractors should be aware that not every request can be fulfilled due to workload and scheduling constraints. In cases where a direct meeting with a program office is not possible, the OA will record the meeting and forward it to the relevant program office if the contractor’s supply or service offering aligns with their needs.
Key requirements for participation include registering through the CBP Business Connect portal and selecting the appropriate training or meeting request options. The expected deliverable for contractors is a clearer understanding of CBP’s acquisition processes, improved access to CBP program offices, and enhanced opportunities to present their capabilities and offerings.
The contracting entity for this notice is the CBP Office of Acquisition, a federal office located in the United States (Country Code: USA). The primary point of contact for this initiative is Ivette Jorge, who can be reached at [email protected]. Additionally, David K. Harrod serves as a secondary contact and can be reached at [email protected]. Contractors should note that the contact email for the program has recently changed to [email protected].
This is a Special Notice, not a solicitation for goods or services, and does not include set-aside requirements or specific procurement classifications. The notice is active and will remain open for responses until December 31, 2029, providing a long-term opportunity for interested businesses to engage with CBP.
For further details and to access the registration links, contractors should refer to the official notice on SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/bc6ec73fdbb04a4789e9baa7173f3c36/view.
In summary, this initiative represents CBP’s commitment to transparency, education, and partnership with the small business community, offering ongoing resources and engagement opportunities for contractors seeking to do business with the agency.