The Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration awarded an indefinite delivery contract to Smiths Detection Inc.'s Edgewood division valued at up to $10.1 million. The purpose of this IDC vehicle is to provide a procurement mechanism for ancillary equipment and services required throughout the lifecycle of a deployed system to meet evolving requirements.
A delivery order under the IDC valued at $458,254.25 was awarded to Smiths Detection for ancillary equipment to support the deployment of reduced-size explosive detection systems at various airports. No set-aside was applied. Place of performance will be Smiths Detection's Edgewood, Maryland location under a firm fixed price contract concluding in September 2024. The delivery order aims to procure complementary technology for TSA's efforts to modernize aviation security screening with advanced capabilities optimized for space constraints at certain facilities.
The IDC and initial delivery order indicate TSA's continued modernization of explosives detection at airports through customized technologies to address facility-specific needs. Smiths Detection will provide lifecycle support as an established security screening equipment supplier under the multiple-year procurement mechanism.
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