Sources Sought - X-Ray Baggage Scanner
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI1803269
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Tyndall AFB, Florida 32403, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing a semi-portable X-ray baggage scanner for Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. This pre-solicitation notice seeks information regarding vendor capabilities and capacity to supply equipment equivalent to Transportation Security Administration devices used at commercial airport security checkpoints. The required equipment must be listed on the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List as a Qualified Technology (fully qualified devices only—not conditionally approved or grandfathered models) and must meet specific technical specifications including maximum dimensions of 115 inches in length by 60 inches in width by 75 inches in height, a weight limit of 2,300 pounds, and a tunnel capable of accommodating items up to 122 centimeters in multiple dimensions weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. The equipment must feature dual or multi-view radiographic images with material differentiation capability, automatic liquids detection, high-resolution sensors, and a 100-percent duty cycle without warm-up procedures. While this notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government, interested vendors must respond by April 3, 2026, with detailed information regarding their capabilities and capacity to meet the stated requirements.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the anticipated NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services) carrying a $25 million size standard. No incumbent contractor or current award value has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The vendor response must include information sufficient to demonstrate capability to deliver the equipment with installation, setup, and training services to Building 995 at Tyndall Air Force Base, along with a twelve-month warranty covering parts and labor commencing upon completed delivery. The government has not announced a specific solicitation issue date, platform for future solicitation release, or timeline for contract award, and all interested parties are responsible for monitoring the contracting officer's designated platform for subsequent announcements, updates, and amendments. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by vendors in responding to this market research notice, and all submitted information is strictly voluntary with no obligation to award a contract resulting from this announcement.
Notice text
The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron (CONS), is seeking sources for contemplated The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron (CONS), is seeking sources for contemplated X-Ray Baggage Scanner in accordance with the DRAFT Salient Characteristics.
DISCLAIMER:
These request for information is for market research purposes only and IS NOT a request for quotation. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research in accordance with Revolutionized FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide this commodity at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Contact with other than 325 CONS Government personnel by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited.
The tentative solicitation issue date is to be determined. Any future solicitation will be made available on a unspecified platform determined by the Contracting Officer's discretion. Interested Parties are solely responsible for monitoring the aforementioned website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates and/or amendments.
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 561621, Security Systems Services (Except Locksmith), with the corresponding size standard of $25 million.
VENDOR RESPONSE/REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
It is requested that vendors respond to this Sources Sought notice with information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement.
See the attached Draft Salient Characteristics and ACSTL for applicable details. A final Salient Characteristics document will be issued at the time of solicitation (Date: TBD). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft Salient Characteristics and ACSTL content. The government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc.; however, the draft Salient Characteristics and ACSTL may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on a actual RFQ, if posted, and not posted draft documents.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| ACSTL.pdf |
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