Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotes for Ballistic Armored Response Vehicles (BARV/BATT-X units) for use by Special Response Team (SRT) Operators in high-risk/high-threat operations. Vehicles must provide B7/NIJ Level IV ballistic protection capable of stopping .50 caliber ball ammunition and include off-road capabilities, plus a remotely operated breaching arm as an added mandatory feature per amendment. This is a federal procurement (not a grant) with quotes due June 22, 2026, and includes a three-year bumper-to-bumper chassis warranty.