Intent to Acquire Sole Source - Security Trays/bins for Computed Tomography (CT) X-Ray Systems
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Agency
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Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration issued a sole-source acquisition notice on August 13, 2026, with responses due August 28, 2026, for security trays and bins used in Computed Tomography X-Ray screening systems at airport checkpoints. The TSA intends to award to Smiths Detection Inc. under FAR 6.302 authority, exercising other than full and open competition. As of August 26, 2026, delivery locations include Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas), Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Denver International Airport, and Miami International Airport. The trays and bins support TSA's Office of Security Operations passenger screening operations. This notice does not constitute a competitive solicitation; the government will consider responses solely to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement, with the decision to compete or proceed sole-source remaining at government discretion. Interested vendors seeking subcontracting opportunities should contact Smiths Detection Inc. directly.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
8/26/26 - The below description is hereby updated, with changes in bold:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for Security Trays/bins for Computed Tomography (CT) X-Ray Systems. These trays/bins are to be delivered to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Miami International Airport (MIA). The trays/bins are used at the screening checkpoint in conjunction with the X-Ray machine for passengers to load their accessible property to be screened.
Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to Smiths Detection Inc., 2202 Lakeside Boulevard, Edgewood, Maryland 21040-1102. 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.
Update #1 ·
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for Security Trays/bins for Computed Tomography (CT) X-Ray Systems. These trays/bins are to be delivered to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), and Denver International Airport (DEN). The trays/bins are used at the screening checkpoint in conjunction with the X-Ray machine for passengers to load their accessible property to be screened.
Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to Smiths Detection Inc., 2202 Lakeside Boulevard, Edgewood, Maryland 21040-1102. 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 - Security Trays/bins for Computed Tomography (CT) X-Ray Systems | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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