The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to North Star Imaging Incorporated, a manufacturer of industrial nondestructive testing equipment, for preventative maintenance and software maintenance services for the M5000CT and X5500 systems. The original sole-source solicitation was issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures with a value of $123,483.00 and a completion date of August 23, 2024. North Star Imaging, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), has received over $10 million in prior prime contract awards from federal agencies including the Army, Navy, NASA, FBI, and DHS to provide X-ray and imaging solutions. The contract award does not utilize any set-aside designation.