The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a firm fixed price contract to North Star Imaging Incorporated, a for-profit manufacturer of industrial nondestructive testing equipment, for a computed tomography system. The potential value of the contract is $912,804.82. The contract was awarded on September 19, 2019, with a completion date of April 5, 2020. This contract was not set aside for a specific business type.
The original solicitation, N0017819RS936, was a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items issued as a Request for Quotation for X-ray equipment. The award was made under simplified acquisition procedures based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. North Star Imaging is an experienced government contractor, having received over $10 million in prime contracts from various federal agencies, including the Army, Navy, NASA, FBI, and DHS, to supply a range of X-ray and imaging solutions. They also serve as a subcontractor, delivering digital radiography hardware, visualization software, and scientific instruments to support defense and research programs.