Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Astrophysics
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SHOP-PR-26-OY-000868
- Agency
-
Headquarters Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20535, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seeks repairs and maintenance services on FBI-owned X-Ray inspection systems, with capability statements due June 18 by 9:00 a.m. This is a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract with Astrophysics, Inc., posted under FAR 6.103-1; the Government will use responses only to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement, and a decision not to compete is at Government discretion.
Place of performance is Washington, DC (20535) and subordinate field offices throughout the United States. Astrophysics is the sole developer, manufacturer, and authorized service provider for the XIS line of X-Ray inspection systems; non-authorized service providers would void manufacturer warranties and impair system performance, technical support, detection accuracy, and operational safety. The requirement mandates 24/7 maintenance availability with on-site response within 36 hours of reporting a failure, plus monthly preventive maintenance evaluations covering technical, generator, image performance, computer, video, environmental, electrical, and health and safety assessments. The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services); the PSC code is L063 (Technical Representative—Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems). The estimated contract value is $142,045. Interested parties must submit capability statements via email only to Contracting Officer Ricardo Tiggle (rtiggle@fbi.gov); responses by other means will not be considered. The J&A document was approved June 3, 2026.
Notice text
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed price contract with Astrophysics, Inc. 21481 Ferrero Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789 for the purpose of repairs and maintenance on FBI-owned X-Ray inspection systems. The X-Ray inspection systems are comprised of assemblies, subassemblies, and parts that are designed, developed and propriety to Astrophysics. Astrophysics is the sole manufacturer of the referenced equipment and is the only vendor capable of providing proper support for the referenced equipment to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of the product. Only
Astrophysics is authorized to perform repairs, maintenance, and service on the XIS line of X-Ray inspection systems. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103-1.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and/or capabilities statement to this requirement by contacting (Contracting Officer Ricardo Tiggle via email only at rtiggle@fbi.gov, no later than 9:00am on 6/18/2026. Responses sent via other means (i.e. via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics Justification.pdf |
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