FBI Los Angeles Intent of Sole Source to Cuatrro

The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to sole source a Cuattro EOD 14"x17" Glass Free X-ray Panel System to Cuattro for the FBI Los Angeles Field Office, with capability statements due by June 4, 2026. Per FAR 5.207(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. The system will support the Los Angeles Special Agent Bomb Technician Team during render safe operations on explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction threats, enabling technicians to capture X-ray images for rapid assessment while minimizing exposure time near hazards. The procurement is valued at $109,930.52 with delivery required by September 1, 2026. Cuattro is deemed the sole qualified source based on proprietary software, hardware, firmware, and imaging integration components; TAA-compliant glass-free substrate detector panels with 99-micrometer minimum pixel pitch; and durability specifications meeting a 1.5-meter drop height requirement without loss of calibration. The Los Angeles SABT Team currently operates existing Cuattro systems, making additional procurement necessary for interoperability, compatibility, standardized training, and maintenance continuity. Market research over four years reviewed commercial catalogs, industry publications, and manufacturers including Novo, Logos, Scanna, and Nexray Systems, identifying no alternatives meeting government minimum technical and operational requirements. Submit capability statements to Contracting Officer Hong Nguyen at HNGUYEN2@FBI.GOV.