Smith Detection X-Ray System

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base is procuring a Smith Detection HI-SCAN 6040C X-Ray System for the 6th Space Warning Squadron Security Forces at Cape Cod Space Force Station in Sagamore, Massachusetts. The procurement includes the complete X-ray system with advanced detection algorithm software, roller tables with support stands, divest containers, and a comprehensive five-year on-site extended warranty with Preventative Maintenance Inspection services. This security screening equipment will enhance the base's ability to detect contraband items in bags and improve overall safety protocols for personnel entering and leaving the facility. The government will evaluate technically acceptable quotes on a lowest price basis, with quotes limited to five pages and requiring both a technical proposal and completed bid schedule. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 2:00 PM ET on August 20, 2025, with answers to be posted by August 22, 2025, and final quotes due by 2:00 PM ET on August 27, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 with a 600-employee size standard, and interested small businesses must maintain current SAM registration to be eligible. The contract requires delivery and installation of one complete X-ray system within 60 days of contract award, with the contractor responsible for providing safety training to Security Forces personnel and adhering to OSHA and Air Force safety guidelines. The place of performance is Cape Cod Space Force Station in Sagamore, Massachusetts, where the contractor will also be responsible for system maintenance and support throughout the five-year warranty period. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documents, the procurement includes installation services, freight costs, and comprehensive warranty coverage, with additional commissioning charges applicable if installation deadlines are not met. The solicitation represents a brand name requirement specifically for Smith Detection equipment, as justified through market research that determined this X-ray system meets the industry standard for security detection with best-in-class image quality.