J -- MAINTENANCE - X-RAY MACHINES

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division plans to award a sole-source contract to Smith Detections Inc., located in Warren, New Jersey, for maintenance services on Heimann (now Smiths Detection) Scanray X-ray machines at the port of Honolulu. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 811310, which focuses on commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, with a size standard of $6 million. The award process will not be competitive, though APHIS is open to considering input from interested parties to decide if future competitions are warranted. The agency retains sole discretion over the decision not to pursue a competitive procurement. The contract, identified by solicitation number 73861 and titled "J -- MAINTENANCE - X-RAY MACHINES," will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures for commercial items. The responsible agency office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating within the Department of Agriculture. The primary point of contact for this contract is Gloria J. Benson, reachable via email or phone. This maintenance service is critical for supporting the operational readiness of the X-ray scanning equipment used in plant protection and quarantine efforts at the Honolulu port, ensuring continued safe and effective inspection processes.