Low Energy Portal Systems
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70B03C26F00000621
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70B03C21D00000036-70B03C26F00000621 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Starla VanWinkle starla.r.vanwinkle@cbp.dhs.gov (317) 715-6769
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded delivery order 70B03C26F00000621 to Leidos Systems for Non-Intrusive Low-Energy Portal systems on a sole-source basis under the existing multiple-award IDIQ contract 70B03C21D00000036, with delivery by June 29, 2027.
The justification cites RFO 16.507-6(b)(2), asserting that Leidos is the only vendor capable of providing the required services at necessary quality level due to unique qualifications and specialized requirements. Leidos originally installed the existing Z-Portal systems and possesses proprietary knowledge of system design, functionality, and integration within CBP port environments. CBP estimates that transitioning to a new contractor would incur duplicative costs of $10 million to $15 million for re-engineering, $5 million for integration, and $2 million for training, in addition to operational downtime risks.
The delivery order encompasses two LEP Type 3 systems, three LEP Type 2 systems, site preparation and engineering services, installation services and civil works, and disposal and removal services with a three-year warranty. Systems will be deployed at five locations: Otay Mesa, CA (two units); Calexico East, CA (two units); and Donna, TX (one unit). The pricing structure aligns with rates negotiated under the competitively awarded IDIQ contract, which included three vendors: Astrophysics, Leidos, and Rapiscan. CBP commits to market research, specification review, data rights acquisition, and small business outreach for future acquisitions beyond the current IDIQ scope to increase competition.
Notice text
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, awarded delivery order 70B03C26F00000621 for Non-Intrusive Low-Energy Portal systems against an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Awarded contract 70B03C21D00000036 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-17.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5.1 - JEFO Exceeding SAT - RFO 16.507-6 - LEP Leidos - Redacted.pdf |
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