TPVS 2.0

TRAVELER PROCESSING AND VETTING SOFTWARE 2.0
(TPVS 2.0)

Draft RFP #: RFI20150352
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Contracting Office: CBP Office of Information Technology, Passenger Systems Program Office
Contract Type: BPA under GSA MAS; Task Order; Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Materials
Contract Ceiling: Over $100,000,000
NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
Business Pools: Full and Open Competition
Expected Release Date: Draft – Early September 2025; Final – Late September 2025
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: SAM.gov Opportunity Posting

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking full life-cycle software support for over 60 applications within the Traveler Processing and Vetting Software (TPVS) portfolio. TPVS supports CBP’s border security and traveler vetting missions, processing over 1 million passengers daily at ports of entry. The new TPVS 2.0 contract will build on prior investments to modernize and maintain this critical national security capability.

This is a high-value recompete (ceiling ~$970M) with strategic significance tied to DHS’s digital modernization and security priorities. Contractors will support application development, cloud migration, AI/ML integration, and specialized equipment management.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄 View Draft RFP on SAM.gov 
📄 Opportunity Details on GovWin IQ
📄 APFS Forecast Record

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Application Development & Enhancements
●    Cloud Migration & Infrastructure Modernization
●    Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
●    Integration with Specialized Equipment
●    AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Data Processing
●    Project Management and Performance Metrics

Tech Stack Considerations:
Cloud-Native, SecDevOps tools, AI/ML technologies, CBP-provided tools, and contractor-suggested solutions (pending approval).

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    SecDevOps & Application Support
●    Cloud Modernization
●    AI/ML Integration
●    Cybersecurity & Compliance
●    Project Performance Tracking & Reporting
●    Specialized Equipment Procurement & Maintenance

Additional Points Criteria

●    Past performance on large-scale DHS/CBP efforts
●    Certifications (e.g., ISO, CMMI)
●    Security Clearances
●    Experience in Agile delivery and secure cloud ops

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Review prior Leidos BPA contract (GS35F116AA / 70B04C20A00000008)
●    Begin teaming discussions with DHS-savvy firms
●    Secure cleared personnel and align past performance with TPVS needs
●    Prepare for oral presentations and capability demonstrations

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Experience with DHS or CBP mission systems
●    Expertise in 8+ technical domains including AI/ML and cloud
●    Demonstrated resilience in 24/7 high-volume environments
●    Cleared and vetted personnel with SecDevOps readiness

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DHS, last 5 years)

Over the past five years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed the vast majority of its spending in the category of Other Computer Related Services to a single vendor: Accenture Federal Services LLC. With total action obligations reaching approximately $476.8 million, Accenture has emerged as the clear leader among Other Than Small Business (OTSB) contractors supporting DHS in this space.

In contrast, the remaining vendors secured significantly smaller portions of the market. Highlight Technologies, Inc. followed distantly with around $20.3 million in obligations, while Sierra Nevada Company, LLC and BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. each received less than $5 million. Other vendors such as Aurora Systems Consulting Inc. and American Telecom Solutions, L.L.C. were awarded even smaller amounts, indicating limited contract activity in comparison.

This distribution highlights a highly concentrated contracting environment where a single firm—Accenture—has captured the overwhelming share of obligations, while other vendors have maintained only a minimal footprint in DHS’s IT services landscape within this NAICS code.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at DHS

This chart presents a narrative overview of the top vendors with prime contracts valued between $10 million and $50 million under the category of "Other Computer Related Services" (NAICS) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It identifies 20 vendors based on their total action obligations, which represent the cumulative value of their awarded prime contracts within the specified range.

Among these vendors, AKIRA Technologies Inc. stands out with total obligations exceeding $530 million. Although this amount is well above the specified $50 million maximum, it may reflect cumulative awards across different reporting periods or contract structures. Following AKIRA Technologies are Dell Federal Systems L.P. and FCN Inc., with $337.3 million and $298.1 million in total action obligations, respectively. Blue Tech Inc. and Four Points Technology LLC also show strong performance with $284.0 million and $239.7 million in contract values.

The middle tier of vendors includes organizations such as CACI NSS LLC, Leidos Inc., and GOVPLACE Inc., each securing between approximately $145 million and $177 million. On the lower end of the chart are vendors like ITCON Services LLC, Alvarez LLC, and Carahsoft Technology Corp, with obligations just above the $10 million threshold.

Overall, the data reflects a diverse set of companies with active engagements under DHS prime contracts. These vendors demonstrate proven capacity in delivering computer-related services to a federal client, making them potential candidates for teaming partnerships based on experience, scale, and capability within this NAICS classification.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts

TOP SB VENDORS at DHS over the last five years

Over the past five years, several small businesses have emerged as key players in delivering computer-related services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This chart provides a breakdown of the top 20 small business vendors under the NAICS category for "Other Computer Related Services," ranked by total action obligations—representing the total value of federal contracts awarded to them during this period.

At the top of the list is GOVPLACE, INC., with over $407 million in total obligations, making it the most successful small business vendor for DHS in this category. Close behind is AKIRA Technologies Inc., which secured approximately $356 million in contracts, underscoring its strong track record and ongoing partnerships with the agency.

ITCON Services LLC follows in third place, with around $171 million in awarded obligations, while FS Partners LLP and SNAP Inc. round out the top five, earning $165 million and $97 million, respectively. These companies have demonstrated both capability and reliability in supporting DHS missions through IT and related services.

Other noteworthy vendors include V3Gate LLC, Savantage Financial Services, and V3 Gate Team LLP, each with obligations ranging from $50 million to $84 million. The remaining vendors on the list, such as MHM Innovations, Total Systems Technologies Corporation, and Stella JV LLC, also reflect strong federal contracting experience, with awards ranging between $30 million and $50 million.

Overall, this data highlights a competitive field of small businesses that have not only met the technical and compliance requirements of DHS contracts but have also established themselves as trusted service providers over multiple years. Their success positions them as valuable teaming partners or benchmarks for other small businesses seeking to enter or expand within the federal IT services space.

Source: FPDS Chart 3: Successful Vendors within an Agency based on contract totals

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    SAM.gov Posting
●    FPDSplus Contract Intelligence
●    GovWin IQ Opportunity Posting
●    CBP APFS Entry: F2025068941

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