Medium Energy Mobile systems (MEM)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking vendor feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) on draft requirements for Large-Scale Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Medium Energy Mobile (MEM) X-ray systems. These systems are designed to detect contraband, weapons, and other prohibited items at ports of entry and border checkpoints by scanning various conveyances including cargo trucks, trailers, containers, privately owned vehicles, and buses. The RFI is purely for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to procure; respondents should focus their feedback on identifying specific issues with the draft technical requirements, clarifying what can and cannot be accomplished, and providing realistic timeframes for task completion. CBP has explicitly requested that vendors avoid submitting capability statements or generalized company performance information, instead concentrating on actionable, concise technical input. The RFI response deadline is November 3, 2025, which is seven calendar days from the October 27, 2025 publication date; notably, CBP declined to grant a requested extension due to tight timelines and the urgency of the effort. Respondents must submit their feedback via email to the contracting officer with no page limit, and all costs associated with responding are the vendor's sole responsibility.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and represents a potential contract for up to 40 Medium Energy Mobile systems during the base year, with a minimum initial order of one system, followed by additional purchases of up to 26 systems in the first option period and up to 15 systems in each of three subsequent option periods, extending through May 2031. The technical specifications are comprehensive, requiring systems to operate across extreme temperature ranges (-30°C to 50°C), achieve real-time imaging with material discrimination capabilities, penetrate 8-10 inches of steel, and process at least 20 conveyances per hour. The systems must incorporate advanced features including license plate readers, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, integrated data packages, and robust cybersecurity components, with stringent warranty, maintenance, training, and ongoing support service requirements throughout the system lifecycle. No specific incumbent contractor is named in this RFI, and no budget range or award value has been disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The NAICS classification is 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), and the PSC code is 6665 (Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus).