NIGP 99297: X-Ray Equipment Testing and Calibration Services

NIGP 99297 X-Ray Equipment Testing And Calibration Services, an Item code, covers maintenance, repair, calibration, installation, training, and warranty support for X-ray inspection systems deployed in security and operational settings. State and local governments solicit under this code for specialized services on proprietary or advanced X-ray equipment—including Rapiscan systems, VMI Spectrum models, and comparable inspection platforms—where vendors must demonstrate technical expertise in complex X-ray technology, regulatory compliance, and system integration. Issuing bodies include county aviation departments, school districts, and other public agencies operating X-ray inspection infrastructure; these solicitations typically seek turnkey solutions encompassing equipment provision, professional installation, operator training, calibration to safety standards, and post-deployment technical support. The work is highly specialized and rarely subject to open competition when equipment is proprietary or sole-sourced.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida. Broward County Aviation Department issued an RFI (BLD2132311F1) posted June 25, 2026, with responses due July 28, 2026, seeking maintenance services for Rapiscan 600 series, 900 series, VOTI XR3D, and Gemini X-ray systems—designated as sole-source or sole-brand procurement because these systems are proprietary and exclusively warranted by Rapiscan. The School Board of Polk County, Florida posted a competitive RFP (SS13MJ0426) on April 13, 2026, for provision, installation, calibration, and training on a VMI Spectrum 6040 C X-ray inspection system or approved equivalent, with a March 9, 2026 proposal deadline. Both solicitations emphasize vendor qualifications in X-ray system deployment, technical support, and regulatory compliance. No other recent opportunities appear in the source.