Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Agency
- Transportation Security Administration Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6810 Chemicals
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Kurt Allen kurt.allen@tsa.dhs.gov (571) 459-3858
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration announced its intent to acquire MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits on a sole-source basis from Detectachem Inc., with a response deadline of June 28, 2026. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302 authority for other than full and open competition. The kits are required to screen inorganic powder and granular substances at airport security checkpoints and will be delivered to various airports under the direction of TSA's Office of Security Operations. Interested parties may submit proposals or identify their capability to respond, though the notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals and the Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. Vendors seeking subcontracting opportunities should contact Detectachem Inc. directly at 120 Industrial Blvd, Sugarland, TX 77478-3128.
Notice text
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits to be delivered to various airports. The MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits are required in order to screen inorganic powder and granular substances at screening checkpoints.
Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to Detectachem Inc., 120 Industrial Blvd, Sugarland, TX, 77478-3128. This contract will address the requirements of TSA’s office of Security Operations.
The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits | Special Notice |
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