UNSPSC 46171648: Mobile backscatter x-ray system

Backscatter machines use rotating collimators to generate X-rays, which pass through a slit and strike a passenger standing inside. The X-rays penetrate clothing, bounce off the person's skin and return to detectors mounted on the machine's surface.

UNSPSC 46171648 Mobile backscatter x-ray system is a Commodity code covering specialized x-ray inspection and detection equipment procured by state and local education, security, and transportation agencies for high-security screening, diagnostic training, and compliance applications. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect two distinct market segments: proprietary service and maintenance agreements for existing installed systems (particularly Rapiscan and LineV Clearpass units deployed in correctional and aviation facilities), and new equipment purchases for educational programs in radiologic technology and dental/medical imaging disciplines. Work being solicited ranges from sole-source maintenance contracts for established systems to competitive procurements for non-radiographic x-ray simulators and turnkey installation of inspection equipment with operator training and warranty support.

State and local issuing bodies include county aviation departments (Broward County Aviation Department, Florida), state correctional agencies (Illinois Department of Corrections), community colleges and state university systems (Colorado Northwestern Community College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Texas A&M University System), and independent school districts (School Board of Polk County, Florida). Recent opportunities show activity across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, with the most concentrated recent activity in Florida (multiple sole-source educational procurements at Valencia College) and Colorado (multiple documented quotes from CNCC for simulator equipment). Representative recent opportunities include Broward County Aviation Department's June 2026 RFI (due July 28, 2026) seeking maintenance services for Rapiscan 600/900 series and VOTI XR3D systems to contest or confirm sole-source designation; Colorado Northwestern Community College's documented quote for one non-radiographic x-ray simulator unit budgeted at $35,000 with delivery by May 30, 2026 (quotes due April 16, 2026); Illinois Department of Corrections' procurement of a one-year maintenance agreement for six LineV Clearpass Full Body Scanning Systems across correctional facilities (bids due February 11, 2026); and the School Board of Polk County's compressed three-day RFP for a VMI Spectrum 6040 C x-ray inspection system or approved equivalent with proposal deadline of March 9, 2026.