Whole Body Security Scanning System

The State of Iowa, specifically Iowa PBS, has initiated a Request for Bids (RFB) for a Whole Body Security Scanning System, solicitation number 005-RFB-0960-2024. The procurement seeks a comprehensive security scanning solution that includes a high-strength aluminum frame x-ray imaging system with advanced privacy protection features and an integrated thermal scanner for temperature measurement. The bid was opened on March 26, 2024, with proposals due by April 9, 2024, and the anticipated contract term running from April 22, 2024, to April 21, 2026, with an option for one additional annual extension. Key deliverables include the scanning system, thermal scanner, shipping to Eldora, Iowa, a minimum two-year warranty with options for extended coverage, and two days of on-site operator training. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical specifications, warranty terms, and overall system capabilities. Bidders must be prepared to provide quarterly sales reports and potentially undergo background investigations.

The procurement is structured to be available to all State Agencies, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The contract was ultimately awarded to TEK 84 ENGINEERING GROUP for $161,500.00, indicating a clear budget range for the project. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes, including X-ray scanners, densitometers, and counterfeit scanning devices, suggesting a broad technological scope. Payment terms are set at 0% with a net 60-day payment period, and the state will assess a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales. While the document does not explicitly detail restrictions on responding organizations, it implies that vendors must have technical capabilities to provide advanced security scanning technology with specific performance and integration requirements. The procurement appears designed to replace an existing alert system with a more comprehensive and technologically advanced solution.