Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Smiths Detection x-ray scanner
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75N96024Q00065
- Agency
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Durham, North Carolina 27709, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Smiths Detection, Inc. to purchase a single view x-ray inspection system for screening handbags, luggage, and personal belongings at the NIEHS campus. This is part of NIEHS's 10-year life cycle replacement program for x-ray inspection systems, where they purchase a new system every 2 years. NIEHS currently uses 5 Smiths Detection x-ray scanners at key entry points, and the sole source selection will allow for consistent operator training and a single service warranty. The applicable NAICS code is 334511, and the response deadline is July 2, 2024. NIEHS is conducting this acquisition under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as only one responsible source is available.
This opportunity is set aside for 8(a) sole source. NIEHS currently uses Smiths Detection x-ray scanners and is seeking to replace an end-of-service life machine with a new, same type of x-ray scanner. The estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the quantity is for a single x-ray inspection system. The place of performance is the NIEHS campus located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Notice text
Purchase a single view X-Ray inspection system for screening handbags, luggage, and personal belongings prior to entering NIEHS buildings. As part of the NIEHS life cycle replacement program NIEHS purchases a new X-Ray inspection system every 2 years. This life cycle replacement program allows for replacement of all X-Ray inspection systems in a 10-year period. All the other NIEHS X-Ray inspection systems are Smith Detection systems. The sole source selection of a Smith detection X-Ray inspection system will assist with operators training and will ensure one service warranty is needed. NIEHS Security Group utilizes five Smiths Detection X-ray scanners located throughout the NIEHS campus at key entry points to screen mail, personal luggage, bags, and backpacks brought onto the campus by visitors. This is replacing a machine that is past the end-of-service life with a new, same type of x-ray scanner. The scanners are an essential security component, reliance on properly functioning machines to screen for potentially hidden dangerous materials in personal bags and packages is crucial in maintaining a safe and secure NIEHS campus. Therefore, replacing the old machine with a new machine will support continuous high level security operations level.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis-Intent to sole source for service agreement 6 27 24 15 2024 Smiths Dectection.docx | DOCX document |
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