Request-for-Information-X-Ray-devices_SAM.GOV.pdf

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Attached to: Portable X-ray Imagers
Solicitation number: 2023H225RFI00001
Issued by: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Innovation section seeking information about portable X-ray imaging devices for law enforcement field operations. The agency requires handheld X-ray systems that can see through walls, safes, vehicles, and other objects to detect concealed evidence.

The required specifications include: handheld portable real-time X-ray system, multi-orientation capability, image storage and USB transfer functionality, minimum 4-hour battery life with two batteries included, low radiation exposure, splash-proof and dust-proof housing, free OTA updates, one-year warranty minimum, and training/support services. Interested parties must respond via email to Bradley.luker@ci.irs.gov by December 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. The RFI's purpose is to determine available providers, technical features, and confirm government cost estimates. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated, and all submissions become government property. The agency may conduct industry discussions for further clarification of capabilities and risks.

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Handheld, Portable X-Ray Devices Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations, Innovation

1.0 Description

1.1 The Innovation section of Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) is seeking information on how any interested technology company could provide a portable X-ray imager to be deployed in a law enforcement capacity during field operations.

1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, IRS-CI is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

2.0 Background

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) division is seeking information on X-Ray Imagers for its Innovation program area. The X-Ray Imagers should have the required specifications (equal to or better than) what is listed below.

The X-Ray Imagers will support the evolving needs of IRS Criminal Investigators with a handheld tool that will allow IRS:CI Special Agents (SAs) the ability to see through walls, safes, vehicles, or other objects when evidence is suspected to be concealed within. The device should also allow the SAs to take pictures of the hidden objects.

• Handheld, portable, real time X-ray system

• Ability to be used from different orientations.

• Ability to store scanned images.

• Ability to transfer images via USB.

• Battery life of at least 4 hours – Two (2) included batteries.

• Low radiation exposure

• Splash-proof and dust-proof housing.

• Free OTA updates

• At least a One (1) year warranty

• Training and support

2.1 Delivery Period: Not specified at this time.

2.2 Limitations: Not specified at this time.

2.3 Security Requirements: Not specified at this time.

3.0 Requested Information

The requested information is to determine providers, their available devices and technichal features, and confirm government cost estimate (GCE).

4.0 Responses

4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI and add a capabilities document if needed to via e-mail only to Bradley.luker@ci.irs.gov by December 27, 2024, 4:00 PM EST.

Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Should a Proprietary Data Protection Agreement (PDPA) be necessary it is the vendor’s responsibility to provide a template to the Government for review and/or agreement for signature.

Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

5.0 Industry Discussions

IRS-CI Innovation may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks.

6.0 Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Bradley Luker, Bradley.luker@ci.irs.gov.

7.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide portable, handheld X-ray devices. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. IRS-CI has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

mailto:Bradley.luker@ci.irs.gov