The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with plans to solicit proposals for a significant services contract, valued at over $100 million, focused on detention and transportation in Southern California. The contract is designed to support the immigration enforcement mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), specifically its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in the San Diego Field Office’s area of responsibility.
The forthcoming acquisition will be structured as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple-award contract, strategically set aside for small businesses. Work under the contract is anticipated to run through early 2031.
Scope of Services
The selected contractors will be responsible for providing comprehensive security and logistical services for noncitizens in ERO custody. Key requirements include maintaining a 24-hour, year-round operation with trained, uniformed detention officers.
Core services to be provided by the winning firms cover:
- Detention Officer Services: Providing armed and unarmed detention officers for custodial services, ensuring the security, control, and well-being of detainees. This also involves accountability for all detainees’ personal possessions during movement and guarding.
- Transportation: Executing secure transport operations to various locations as directed by ICE officials. The contractor will operate government-owned vehicles provided by ICE/ERO, as well as providing and maintaining contractor-owned vehicles, including secure buses, vans, sedans, and SUVs.
The solicitation is expected to be released soon, with an anticipated award date in the second quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. This requirement aligns with similar, large-scale solicitations issued for other ERO Field Offices, highlighting the continued need for outsourced logistical and security support within the department’s enforcement programs.
