Medium Energy Mobile Systems

Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted

Solicitation number
20151071
Agency
Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
70B03C25C00000153 Federal contract award
NAICS code
334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
PSC
6665 Hazard-Detecting Instruments And Apparatus
Place of performance
United States
Points of contact

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About this opportunity

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection published a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for the procurement of twelve (12) Medium Energy Mobile (MEM) X-ray scanning systems, specifically the VACIS M6500 Medium-Energy Mobile X-Ray Scanning System manufactured by Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions. These systems will be deployed at ports of entry and Border Patrol checkpoints as part of CBP's Large Scale Non-Intrusive Inspection program to scan cargo conveyances, trucks, containers, and vehicles for contraband, weapons, and illegal drugs. The sole-source justification is based on market research conducted through a Request for Information in January 2025, which determined that only Leidos could meet CBP's specific requirements including system delivery timeframes, performance specifications, and operational needs. The contract (70B03C25C00000153) was awarded to Leidos on September 26, 2025, as a firm fixed price agreement funded through Fiscal Year 2025 Procurement, Construction, and Improvements five-year funds, though the specific contract value was not disclosed. Leidos has been CBP's historical provider for these systems, having delivered over 200 similar units since 2000, and each MEM system is capable of scanning vehicles in both stationary and drive-through modes without requiring operators to hold a Commercial Driver's License.

Notice text

Justification and Approval for Medium Energy Mobile Systems. 

Awarded contract 70B03C25C00000153 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-26.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
MEM Direct Buy_JA_Redacted.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Medium Energy Mobile Systems This notice · Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
Sole Source for Medium Energy Mobile Systems Latest special notice Special Notice

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