Brand Name Justification / Sole Source Justification in Support of DOT's Contemplated Purchase of Smiths Detection Security-Screening X-Ray Equipment and Accompanying Supporting Software and Maintenance
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JK425R500008
- Agency
-
Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20590, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary has published a Special Notice regarding a contemplated brand name/sole source purchase of Smiths Detection security-screening X-ray equipment, accompanying supporting software, and maintenance services. This notice, posted on July 21, 2025, serves as a justification for the department's intention to procure these security systems through a sole source acquisition rather than competitive bidding. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 561621 for Security Systems Services and PSC code 6350 for Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems. The notice indicates this is not a set-aside procurement and applies to civilian agency operations within DOT.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency and justification for DOT's decision to pursue a sole source procurement with Smiths Detection for their security screening equipment and related services. Interested parties have until August 2, 2025, to review the justification documentation and potentially respond to the notice. The procurement encompasses not only the X-ray equipment itself but also the critical supporting software and ongoing maintenance services necessary for operational effectiveness. This type of notice typically allows the market to understand the government's rationale for limiting competition and provides an opportunity for other potential vendors to present alternative solutions or challenge the sole source determination if they believe they can meet the government's specific requirements.
Notice text
DOT's contemplated Brand Name / Sole Source Purchase of Smiths Detection Security-Screening X-Ray Equipment and Accompanying Supporting Software and Maintenance Service
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