Sources Sought_ Aviation Security Screening Equipment.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Aviation Security Screening Equipment

April 8, 2026

A. BACKGROUND/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the Department of State’s (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), HSI aims to combat transnational crime to prevent illegal activities, promote safe travel and trade while supporting its allies, and enhance regional security and the U.S. security posture in the Pacific through the donation of aviation security screening equipment as part of its Advancing Port Enhancement and Customs Security (APEX) program.

Based on previous DHS efforts, the Transportation Security Administration, which was created to meet the nation’s need for safety and security throughout our transportation infrastructure, including all modes of transportation in the United States and several international locations, recognizes modern screening technology as the most impactful capability currently available to address the rapidly evolving threats at airport checkpoints. Many airports in the Pacific are currently operating with outdated aviation security screening equipment that no longer meets modern or internationally recognized standards. To ensure these airports can keep pace with the growing U.S.-bound passenger volumes and maintain effective security operations, the deployment of state-of-the-art screening technology is essential.

B. PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This SOURCES SOUGHT is issued solely for market research, planning, and information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a subsequent solicitation (Request for Proposal (RFP), etc.). This SOURCES SOUGHT does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. ICE is not seeking proposals at this time. Further, ICE will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT. Participants in this market research are advised that the Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT. All costs associated with responding to this SOURCES SOUGHT will be solely at the interested party's expense. Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT will be used to identify potential sources, vehicles and set asides (if applicable).

The purpose of this SOURCES SOUGHT is to identify vendors that have the equipment to meet the requirements contained in the Statement of Work (SOW) for Aviation Security Screening Equipment.

C. DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK

Please see the attached SOW for a description of the requirements. Interested Vendors are requested to provide capability statements.

The submission should include but is not limited to:

1. Company profile and history

2. Company size

3. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number

4. Relevant experience delivering the type of equipment outlined in the SOW.

5. POC Name and contact Information (phone number and email address)

D. RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT

Interested vendors should submit a response to the contracting officer and alternate POC via email at Demetress.Thomas@ice.dhs.gov and Michelle.D.Kelley@ice.dhs.gov no later than 9:00 am Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, April 20, 2026. Responses should be limited to a MAXIMUM of five (5) pages.

Please include “SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE ICE Aviation Security Screening Equipment (Company Name)” in the subject line of your email and provide your electronic submission in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

mailto:Demetress.Thomas@ice.dhs.gov mailto:Michelle.D.Kelley@ice.dhs.gov