Intent to Acquire Sole Source - Security Trays/bins for Computed Tomography (CT) X-Ray Systems
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- JA-2026-05-1404
- Agency
-
Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70T05026P5903N019 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Smiths Detection Inc.
- NAICS code
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration has awarded a sole-source contract to Smiths Detection Inc. under contract 70T05026P5903N019 on September 2, 2026, for security bins compatible with Smiths Detection CT x-ray systems.
The justification rests on the unique and specialized nature of the requirement: only Smiths Detection manufactures bins with the proprietary information and RFID chip technology required for tracking x-ray images during screening and maintaining compatibility with its CT systems. Bins from other vendors are incompatible with the machines and would compromise security effectiveness. Smiths Detection voids all machine warranties if non-approved bins are used. A Notice of Intent to sole source was posted on SAM.gov from August 13–28, 2026, with no responses received. The contracting officer determined the anticipated price is fair and reasonable based on historical price comparisons.
The requirement specifies delivery of 1,200 bins to Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas), 150 to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, 200 to Denver International Airport, and 1,500 to Miami International Airport, with a 60-day performance period from award. The bins will be used at screening checkpoints to load passenger accessible property for x-ray screening. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a simplified acquisition procedures commercial item purchase order. Related procurement request numbers are PR265903F006, PR265903A114, PR265903A163, and PR265903A155, with tracking number JA-2026-05-1404.
Notice text
The attached Justification is published in accordance with award made to Smiths Detection Inc. under contract number 70T05026P5903N019 on 2 September 2026.
Awarded contract 70T05026P5903N019 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-02.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source Justification - CT Bins w Smiths Detection_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - Security Trays/bins for Computed Tomography (CT) X-Ray Systems | Special Notice |
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