DAFB Z-Portal Maintenance

The 436th Contracting Squadron plans to award a direct contract to Rapiscan Systems Inc., located in Torrance, California, for maintenance services related to the Z-Portal system. This procurement will be conducted as a sole-source acquisition under the authority of FAR 6.103-1(b), allowing the government to contract with only one responsible source without competition. This decision is based on the specialized nature of the maintenance requirement and the unique capabilities of Rapiscan Systems. The contracting activity is located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, with primary oversight from the 436th Contracting Squadron. Interested parties wishing to challenge the sole-source justification or demonstrate their ability to provide the required maintenance services must submit clear and convincing evidence in writing by 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 13, 2026. Communication regarding the procurement should be directed to the designated government points of contact, Daniel Kim or Justin Bordalo. The contract is governed under NAICS code 561621, which pertains to security systems services, and no set-aside provisions apply to this procurement.