Financial Investigation Basics and Lead Development Training Services

Statement of Work (SOW) TITLE: Financial Investigations Basics and Lead Development Training – Yuma Border Patrol Station 1. BACKGROUND The Yuma Border Patrol Station is responsible for highway interdiction and border enforcement operations in the Yuma Sector. Agents frequently encounter bulk currency and contraband that may be linked to smuggling organizations and broader criminal networks. Currently, baseline training emphasizes general patrol and enforcement duties and does not provide sufficient depth in financial investigations, seizure documentation for forfeiture, or lead development to support downstream investigative actions. As a result, some roadside currency and contraband seizures are not fully leveraged to generate actionable financial leads and subsequent asset forfeiture. To address this gap and to support the objectives of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund (TFF), the Yuma Border Patrol Station requires specialized training in financial investigations fundamentals and lead development. This training will enable agents and intelligence personnel to better identify financial crime indicators, document seizures in a manner that supports forfeiture, develop and package leads, and coordinate effectively with investigative partners. 2. SCOPE: The contractor shall provide professional training services to design, tailor (if necessary), and deliver a “Financial Investigations Basics and Lead Development” course to Yuma Border Patrol Station personnel. The scope includes: • Delivery of two (2) iterations of a foundational course focused on financial investigations, asset forfeiture fundamentals, and lead development, for up to 25 students per iteration. • Instruction and practical exercises aligned with CBP/USBP operational contexts, focusing on roadside currency seizures, contraband interdiction, and related financial crime indicators. • Provision of training materials and job aids that participants can use in ongoing operations. • Collection and reporting of training evaluation data and recommendations for sustaining and measuring training impact. The anticipated outcome is improved quality and effectiveness of seizure documentation, financial lead development, and referrals to investigative partners, leading to increased identification and forfeiture of criminal assets. -- 1 of 6 -- 3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents, as applicable and as provided by the Government, shall guide performance under this SOW: • Treasury Forfeiture Fund (TFF) Guidance and relevant policy documents. • CBP and USBP policies related to seizures, evidence handling, chain of custody, and asset forfeiture. • CBP policies governing law enforcement sensitive (LES) and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. • Any applicable DHS/CBP training standards and templates. 4. SPECIFIC TASKS: Task 1 – Project Planning and Curriculum Confirmation 1.1 Conduct a kickoff meeting (virtual or in-person) with the Government to confirm objectives, target audience (e.g., Highway Interdiction Team, Intelligence Collections Unit), and logistics. 1.2 Review Government-provided policies, forms, and procedures related to seizures and forfeiture. 1.3 Confirm course length, daily schedule, instructional methods, and any required tailoring of existing curricula to Yuma Station operations and TFF objectives. 1.4 Develop or finalize a Course Plan and agenda that aligns learning objectives with specific modules and exercises. 1.5 Submit the Course Plan to the Government for review and concurrence. Deliverable for Task 1: Draft and Final Course Plan/Agenda. Task 2 – Develop/Provide Course Materials and Job Aids 2.1 Prepare or provide existing course materials (slides, instructor notes, case studies, exercises, handouts) covering, at a minimum: • Overview of financial crime and money laundering typologies relevant to border and highway interdictions. • Fundamentals of currency seizure and asset forfeiture, with emphasis on documentation requirements. • Recognizing financial crime indicators at the roadside (behavioral and documentary indicators). • Basic link analysis and currency-flow mapping; connecting couriers, vehicles, and locations. • Lead development, packaging, and referral to investigative partners. • Tracking outcomes and documenting impact on forfeiture and investigations. 2.2 Develop or tailor practical exercises using realistic, law enforcement-appropriate scenarios. -- 2 of 6 -- 2.3 Provide standardized templates and job aids (e.g., seizure worksheets, lead sheets, narrative exemplars, checklists) for use during and after the training. 2.4 Ensure all materials are suitable for LES/FOUO environments and meet applicable accessibility (Section 508) requirements for electronic materials. Deliverables for Task 2: • Instructor and student materials (electronic format; [specify preferred format – e.g., PDF, PowerPoint]). • Job aids and templates (electronic format). Task 3 – Deliver Financial Investigations Basics and Lead Development Course (Two Iterations) 3.1 Deliver two (2) iterations of the course to Yuma Border Patrol Station personnel. Each iteration shall accommodate up to 25 students. 3.2 Provide qualified instructors with demonstrated expertise in financial investigations, asset forfeiture, and law enforcement training. 3.3 Utilize adult-learning techniques, including interactive discussion, scenario-based exercises, and case studies. 3.4 Incorporate a pre- and/or post-training assessment tool (knowledge check) to measure learning. 3.5 Collect student feedback via course evaluations. 3.6 Coordinate with the Government on final training dates, daily schedule, and access requirements for instructors. Deliverables for Task 3: • Successful completion of two (2) training iterations as scheduled. • Attendance rosters for each class. • Pre/post test instruments and results (if used). • Student evaluation summaries. Task 4 – Reporting and Recommendations 4.1 Compile a brief After-Action Re…