Low Energy Portals
Active Master IDIQ Awarded
- Federal agency
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Customs and Border Protection
- Awardees
- 3
- Task orders
- 7
- Obligated
- $389,113,663
Vehicle facts
- Opportunity
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- Low Energy Portals Solicitation · 70B03C20R00000127 · Posted Feb 11, 2021
- Agency
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- Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security
- Combined task order value
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- $389,113,663 Current, with exercised options
- $410,020,511 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 93% complete
- Shared ceiling 100% used
- $390,000,000.00
IDV award and task order details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this vehicle
Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection awarded the Low Energy Portals Master IDIQ on September 21, 2021 as a full-and-open, multiple-award contract for low energy portal systems supporting Non-Intrusive Inspection, with ordering open through March 31, 2027. No set-aside was used, and the vehicle carries a $390 million shared ceiling.
Seven task orders have been placed, most recently on August 17, 2026, leaving five months and 13 hours of ordering authority. Orders per year ran three in 2021, one each in 2023 and 2024, and two in 2026. Of $410 million in combined task-order potential value, $389.2 million (95%) is obligated. The source identifies no predecessor or successor vehicle.
Awarded orders buy low energy portal systems with training and maintenance. They include a portal for the Gordie Howe International Bridge location and an S&T order addressing X-ray interference with radiation portal monitors. The solicitation contemplated operator booths, shelters, and logistical support, with passenger vehicle, bus, and truck scanning systems.
Three primes hold all orders. Astrophysics Inc. leads on value with two orders totaling $144.9 million, followed by Leidos, Inc. with two orders at $134.8 million and Rapiscan Systems Inc. with three orders at $130.3 million. Order 70B03C21D00000036-70B03C21F00001091 recognizes a novation agreement between Leidos, Inc. (transferor) and Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc. (transferee).
Customer Customs and Border Protection places six of seven orders, with $405.6 million in combined potential value. Science and Technology Directorate places one order at $4.4 million.
The two largest orders are 70B03C21D00000035-70B03C21F00001090 at $140.5 million (ultimate completion April 17, 2033) and 70B03C21D00000036-70B03C21F00001091 at $116.0 million (ultimate completion April 17, 2033). The most recent order, 70B03C21D00000036-70B03C26F00000621, is a firm fixed-price $18.8 million delivery order completing August 16, 2028. Ultimate completion dates span April 2027 through May 2033.
Performance occurs within the United States at land ports of entry.
Description
Low energy portals for non-intrusive inspection scanning of vehicles entering the United States
IDV awards
Latest task orders
| Task order | Awardee | Awarding agency | Obligated | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low energy portal system | Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc. | CBP | $18,816,749 | |
| Low energy non-intrusive inspection systems, with training, and maintenance. | Astrophysics Inc. | CBP | $140,447,103 | |
| Low energy non-intrusive inspection systems, with training, and maintenance. | Leidos, Inc. | CBP | $115,967,229 | |
| Low energy non-intrusive inspection systems, with training, and maintenance. | Rapiscan Systems Inc. | CBP | $88,139,671 | |
| Low energy portal system | Rapiscan Systems Inc. | CBP | $10,622,738 | |
| Task order against CBP IDIQ for low energy portal X-RAY interference with… | Astrophysics Inc. | DHSOPO | $4,393,069 | |
| Low energy portal for gordie howe international bridge location. | Rapiscan Systems Inc. | CBP | $10,727,100 |
Top awardees by obligations
| Rank | Awardee | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astrophysics Inc. | $144,840,173 | 37% |
| 2 | Leidos, Inc. | $115,967,232 | 30% |
| 3 | Rapiscan Systems Inc. | $109,489,510 | 28% |
| 4 | Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc. | $18,816,748 | 5% |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Funding agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $389,113,663 | 100% |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$92,741 |
| FY2026 | $111,808,334 |
| FY2025 | $23,114,977 |
| FY2024 | $11,190,243 |
| FY2023 | $9,687,110 |
| FY2022 | $37,703 |
| FY2021 | $233,368,028 |
Quick answers
What is the Low Energy Portals contract vehicle?
Low Energy Portals is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle run by Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security), awarded on September 21, 2021.
Which companies hold Low Energy Portals?
3 companies hold Low Energy Portals's IDV awards, one each. The latest went to Astrophysics Inc. on September 21, 2021. The awardees whose task orders obligated the most are Astrophysics Inc., Leidos, Inc. and Rapiscan Systems Inc.
How much has been spent through Low Energy Portals?
7 task orders have been placed under Low Energy Portals, obligating $389,113,663.
What is the shared ceiling of Low Energy Portals?
Low Energy Portals's shared ceiling is $390,000,000; its task orders have used 100% of it.
Which agencies use Low Energy Portals the most?
The departments whose task orders under Low Energy Portals obligated the most are Department of Homeland Security ($389,113,663).
How much was obligated through Low Energy Portals in fiscal year 2025?
Task orders under Low Energy Portals obligated $23,114,977 in fiscal year 2025.
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