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National Institutes of Health OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05 Bethesda, MD 20892-7511

75N98026Q01062

CASSIE RUNNER

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08/25/2026

09/08/2026 1400 ED

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The purpose of this NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to acquire Purchase, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of Cargo

X-Ray Inspection System.

The following FAR clauses and Provisions are applicable to this award.

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75N98026Q01062

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NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Acquire Purchase, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of Cargo X-Ray Inspection System

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01062. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed Price award on a non-competitive basis to Astrophysics INC.

21481 Ferrero Parkway City or Industry, CA 91789 to acquire Purchase, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of Cargo X-Ray Inspection System

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 2026-01, March 2026.

(iv) NAICS Code: 334517: Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing the small business size standard is “1,200 employees”.

Set aside Status: This requirement is NOT set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, configure, test, and commission one (1) dual-view cargo X-ray inspection system meeting the minimum technical requirements identified in this Statement of Work.

The Contractor shall also provide on-site installation, operational testing, user training, warranty support, and all services necessary to place the equipment into full operational service. (vi)

Delivery Location:

Building 110 – Central Receiving 105 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

(vii) [Reserved, if needed]

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any additional instructions as required.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Add additional evaluation criteria as required.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers of a specified brand-name product must provide:

(a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s);

(b) Product description;

(c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item meets all required salient characteristics;

(d) Quantity;

(e) Estimated price or cost;

(f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and

(g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by September 8, 2026, and 2PM (1400) EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q01062. Responses may be submitted electronically to cassie.runner@nih.gov.

(xvi) Point of Contact:

Cassie Runner, Contract Specialist, cassie.runner@nih.gov, 301-480-8827 mailto:cassie.runner@nih.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Purchase, Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning of Cargo X-Ray Inspection System

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

1. Background The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), requires the purchase of a new cargo X-ray inspection system to replace an existing unit that has reached the end of its useful service life. The current equipment experiences increasing maintenance issues, reduced reliability, and operational limitations that adversely affect the efficiency of cargo screening operations.

The replacement system will enhance the Institute's security posture by providing improved image quality, increased inspection efficiency, and overall reliable screening capabilities for packages, freight, and deliveries entering the NIEHS campus.

2. Objective The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, configure, test, and commission one (1) dual-view cargo X-ray inspection system meeting the minimum technical requirements identified in this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall also provide on-site installation, operational testing, user training, warranty support, and all services necessary to place the equipment into full operational service.

3. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and technical expertise necessary to:

• Furnish one (1) new cargo X-ray inspection system.

• Deliver the equipment to the NIEHS Central Receiving Facility Bldg. 110.

• Offload, uncrate, stage, and remove all packing materials.

• Install and assemble the equipment.

• Configure all hardware and software components.

• Perform factory-recommended calibration and operational testing.

• Conduct final acceptance testing with Government personnel.

• Provide operator familiarization and basic user training.

• Furnish warranty documentation and operating manuals.

• Provide all documentation necessary to support equipment operation and maintenance.

4. Technical Requirements The system shall, at a minimum, provide capabilities substantially equivalent to:

• Dual-view cargo X-ray inspection system

• Tunnel opening approximately 150 cm × 170 cm

• Dual 200 kV X-ray generators

• Steel penetration of approximately 52 mm

• Wire resolution of approximately 40 AWG

• Organic and inorganic material discrimination

• Multi-color image display

• High penetration imaging mode

• Atomic number (Z) measurement capability

• Dual 24-inch operator displays

• Digital image storage

• USB image export capability

• Windows-compatible image printing

• Compliance with applicable United States Food and Drug Administration radiation safety standards

• Transportation Security Administration qualification (non-regulated cargo)

Equipment offered shall meet or exceed these minimum performance requirements.

5. Delivery Requirements Delivery shall include:

• Transportation to:

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Building 110 – Central Receiving 105 T.W. Alexander Drive

Delivery shall include:

• Freight

• Offloading

• Uncrating

• Placement inside the designated location

• Removal of all shipping debris

6. Installation The Contractor shall:

• Provide qualified installation technicians.

• Complete installation in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Coordinate installation with the Government's designated point of contact.

• Complete installation within the mutually agreed-upon installation schedule.

• Ensure the equipment is fully operational before Government acceptance.

7. Testing and Acceptance Following installation, the Contractor shall:

• Perform complete operational testing.

• Verify all system functions.

• Demonstrate image quality and inspection capabilities.

• Demonstrate proper operation of safety systems.

• Correct any deficiencies identified during testing.

Government acceptance shall occur following successful completion of operational testing and verification that all contract requirements have been satisfied.

8. Training The Contractor shall provide on-site operator familiarization training covering:

• System startup and shutdown procedures

• Normal operating procedures

• Basic image interpretation functions

• Routine operator maintenance

• Safety procedures

• Emergency shutdown procedures

9. Warranty The Contractor shall provide the manufacturer's standard warranty beginning upon successful Government acceptance of the equipment.

Warranty support shall include technical assistance and repair services in accordance with the manufacturer's published warranty terms.

10. Deliverables The Contractor shall provide:

• Installed cargo X-ray inspection system

• Operator manuals

• Technical documentation

• Warranty documentation

• Installation report

• Operational test results

• Training completion documentation

11. Place of Performance National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Building 110 – Central Receiving

105 T.W. Alexander Drive

12. Government Acceptance The Government will consider the requirement complete when:

• Equipment has been delivered.

• Installation has been completed.

• Operational testing has been successfully completed.

• Required documentation has been provided.

• Operator training has been completed.

• The Contracting Officer's Representative formally accepts the equipment.

13. Contractor Qualifications The Contractor shall be the equipment manufacturer or an authorized representative qualified to install, configure, test, and support the proposed cargo X-ray inspection system. Installation personnel shall possess the technical qualifications necessary to perform all required work safely and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

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