Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Rapiscan Itemiser
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70T04021R7573N001
- Agency
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Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Massachusetts 01810, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice from the Transportation Security Administration announces their intent to award a sole source contract to Rapiscan Systems, Inc. for Rapiscan Itemiser 5X Explosives Trace Detection systems, appropriate software versions, consumables, shipping crates, and equipment installation to support TSA's ETD Test Bed activities and the MPAC Division's Air Cargo Qualification testing requirements.
The Notice provides interested parties until July 27, 2021 to identify their capability to meet the requirement or submit proposals, though the TSA has indicated their intent to award solely to Rapiscan Systems. It describes the proposed contract as being for supplies and services under the authority of FAR 6.302. While responses will be considered to determine if competition is warranted, the decision to compete the contract is solely at the TSA's discretion. Subcontracting opportunities should be discussed directly with Rapiscan Systems.
Notice text
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for the Rapiscan Itemiser 5X (IT5X) Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) systems to include appropriate software versions, consumables, shipping crates, and equipment installation for each unit. This requirement also includes a one-year warranty in the base purchase year and follow on option years for extended maintenance and will support TSA ETD Test Bed activities. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to Rapiscan Systems, Inc. 2805 Columbia St, Torrance, CA 90503 USA. This contract will address the requirements of the TSA Requirements and Capabilities Multimodal and Public Areas Capabilities (MPAC) Division’s Air Cargo Qualification testing.
The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.
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