CBP Carrizo Cane Eradication - Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued this special notice regarding a forthcoming requirement for integrated vegetation management to eradicate Carrizo cane along the Texas southern international boundary. The project involves treating up to 1,951 miles of invasive species to support U.S. Border Patrol operations and improve safety by increasing line-of-sight opportunities for agents. Proposed activities include manual, mechanical, and chemical treatments designed to prevent the spread of invasive vegetation.

The primary place of performance is Rio Grande City, Texas, and the project is classified under NAICS 562910 for Remediation Services and PSC S208 for Housekeeping- Landscaping/Groundskipping. This requirement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Interested parties may reference the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this notice for informational purposes, though a formal solicitation is expected to follow at a later date.

Solicitation number 20154537 is managed by the Department of Homeland Security with Muhanad Sasa serving as the point of contact. The response deadline for this notice is June 15, 2026. One document, a draft PWS in .docx format, was included with the notice publication on May 28, 2026.