Bid guide
How to bid on a Personal Aerial Vehicle RFI for CBP
What CBP is researching
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is researching vendors that can provide a Personal Aerial Vehicle (PAV). The notice seeks information about whether enough interested, qualified vendors can meet the government’s performance and characteristic needs.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research, not a contract solicitation. A response is not an offer, does not create a contract, and does not guarantee that CBP will issue a future solicitation.
Key date and deadline
The RFI was published October 16, 2026. Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
CBP asks vendors to address all questions in Sections 1 through 11 of the attached RFI. Keep the response to no more than five pages and send it by email to the listed CBP contacts.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice may suit firms that currently have the capability to provide a Personal Aerial Vehicle and can explain how their equipment meets the needs described in the RFI. It is relevant to vendors in the equipment category.
Because this is market research rather than a request for offers, use the response to describe your current capabilities in relation to the questions CBP asks.
How to access and respond
On the portal, click “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.
Read the attached RFI and answer every question in Sections 1 through 11 in no more than five pages. Email the response to Peter Giambone, Senior Contracting Officer, at [email protected] and Zachary Dennis, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].
Prepare a clear, focused response
Use the RFI’s section order and label your answers so CBP can match them to each question. Keep the response within the five-page limit and focus on information that directly addresses the requested performance and characteristics.
Check that the response is complete and readable before sending. Plan for it to arrive before the deadline, and remember that vendors are responsible for their preparation and submission costs; responses become government property and will not be returned.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Customs and Border Protection; the original posting controls.