Package Inspection X-Ray Machines

The Iowa State Penitentiary is seeking to procure two Package Inspection X-Ray Machines (XIS-6545) through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS). The solicitation, released on May 28, 2025, requires detailed technical specifications for the X-Ray machines, including a 160kV generator, a tunnel size of 65.0 cm x 45.1 cm, and specific dimensional requirements of 153.4 cm in length, 87.7 cm in width, and 130.5 cm in height. The procurement is categorized under commodity codes for X-Ray Scanner, Passenger Baggage, and Police/Correctional Facility Security Access Equipment. Quotes are due by June 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM CDT, with a requested delivery date of June 26, 2025. The procurement will follow standard state procurement terms, including FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping, and Net 60 payment terms as specified in Iowa Code 8A.514. Potential bidders must complete a series of required questions covering quote form, terms and conditions, and payment terms, with the option to submit alternate proposals.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The contact for this procurement is Sonya Freeman, Purchasing Agent at the Iowa State Penitentiary, who can be reached at sonya.freeman@iowa.gov or +1 319-376-4845 for any questions or clarifications. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the provided documentation. The RFQ does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the two X-Ray machines. Vendors interested in responding to this solicitation will need to carefully review the technical specifications, complete the required questionnaire, and ensure compliance with the state's procurement guidelines and submission deadlines.