39 -- Maintenance - X-Ray machines

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, specifically the Plant Protection and Quarantine division, plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with Smith Detection Inc. located in Warren, New Jersey. This contract focuses on maintenance services for Smith Detection's X-Ray equipment, formerly known as Heimann, which is utilized in pre-departure quarantine inspection programs. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811310, relating to equipment maintenance, with a size standard of $6 million. This action is not a competitive request for proposals, although APHIS may consider feedback to decide if future procurements will be competitive. The decision to proceed without competition is at the government’s sole discretion. This procurement will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, which covers commercial item procedures. The contract solicitation number is 77284, issued by the Department of Agriculture office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jayne Mm Frommes serves as the purchasing agent and primary contact for this contract. The purpose of this contract is to ensure proper maintenance and operational readiness of critical X-Ray inspection equipment that supports the agency’s quarantine efforts. This infrastructure is essential to safeguard agricultural health by preventing the spread of pests and diseases.