Justification and Approval for Multi- Energy Portal Systems

This contract action is a Justification and Approval for other-than-full-and-open competition under FAR 6.103-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) for a follow-on task order under the Multi-Energy Portal (MEP) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded to Leidos Holdings, Inc. The task order supports the recapitalization of non-intrusive inspection systems at U.S. Ports of Entry along the Southwest and Northern Borders, ensuring continuous operational capability for detecting contraband in commercial vehicles. The justification cites proprietary technology, integrated system design, and the need for uninterrupted mission performance as grounds for sole-source award, eliminating competition despite the existence of other IDIQ holders. The period of performance spans one year, from April 30, 2026, to April 29, 2027, with work to be performed at destination ports of entry where systems are installed and accepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Funding is available through the Working Families Tax Cut program, though specific cost details are not disclosed. The contracting activity is managed by the Border Enforcement Contracting Division, Department of Homeland Security, located in Washington, DC, with Aga Frys as the primary point of contact. The original MEP IDIQ was awarded through full and open competition in 2021, but this follow-on task order invokes a class deviation and exemption from publicizing requirements, bypassing fair opportunity procedures under FAR 16.506(b). Technical performance is bound by the legacy specifications and integration protocols developed under the initial IDIQ, with acceptance criteria tied to proven imaging quality, system reliability, and seamless operational integration. No packaging, marking, inspection standards, or detailed contract clauses are provided, and no representations from the offeror, such as socioeconomic status or Unique Entity ID, are included. The absence of pricing data, clause listings, and administrative details suggests this document serves solely as a statutory justification rather than a complete contract.