Increase to IDIQ Ceiling for Checkpoint Screening Equipment Deployment Services

The contract modifies an existing IDIQ award to Leidos, increasing the ceiling value by $150 million to a new total of $620.7 million, extending the ordering period through November 25, 2027, to support the rapid deployment of checkpoint screening equipment across U.S. and international airports, TSA laboratories, and other government facilities. The modification, issued under sole-source authority per FAR Subpart 6.103 and Class Deviation 25-11, is justified by Leidos’ unique and irreplaceable expertise in installing, relocating, and decommissioning mission-critical systems such as CT scanners, AIT units, and BRTs, as evidenced by its proven track record of deploying over 110 AIT and 36 CT units within eight months to meet urgent national security deadlines tied to FIFA 2026 and the 2028 Olympics. Pricing is evaluated at the task order level, with the overall contract structured as a hybrid vehicle incorporating firm fixed price, time and materials, and cost reimbursement elements, while no detailed CLIN-level breakdowns or unit costs are provided. Performance occurs across geographically dispersed locations including CONUS, OCONUS, and international sites, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities held exclusively by the Transportation Security Administration in Springfield, VA. The work is funded under the TSA Modernization Capital Investment Plan and requires contractors to maintain pre-qualified teams with established access to sensitive infrastructure data, creating a presumptive organizational conflict of interest that is mitigated only by the absence of alternative responsible sources. While no formal FAR clauses, packaging standards, invoicing protocols, or offeror certifications are documented in the materials, the contract’s success hinges on continuity of operations, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and adherence to strict timelines driven by national security imperatives.