Notice of Intent_ Aviation Security Screening Equipment

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Office of Acquisition Management in Irving, Texas, is soliciting a sole-source contract under the solicitation number 70CMSD26R00000012 to procure, install, and support aviation security screening equipment at three international airports: Nadi International Airport in Fiji, Cassidy International Airport in Kiribati, and Faleolo International Airport in Samoa. The contract requires the delivery of Smiths Detection’s proprietary HI-SCAN 6040 X-ray baggage screening systems and IONSCAN 600 Explosive Trace Detection units, which are the only equipment capable of meeting the technical and regulatory requirements mandated by the European Civil Aviation Conference Common Evaluation Process and Transportation Security Administration equivalence standards. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.102(d)(1) as a sole-source action because no other vendor can provide the patented algorithms, integrated systems, or interoperability with existing federal security infrastructure. The contract is awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis with a 12-month delivery timeline following receipt of order, encompassing full installation, commissioning, configuration management, and warranty coverage. Training delivery will follow a “Train-the-Trainer” model conducted in local languages to ensure sustainability of operations by airport personnel. The contractor is responsible for all logistics including shipping, preservation, and delivery to the specified international locations, along with providing operation and maintenance manuals, calibration kits, consumables, and technical support. Inspection and acceptance occur at the final destination sites after successful installation and system validation against compliance benchmarks. Although no pricing is disclosed, funding is allocated through Homeland Security Reimbursables using Fund Code 2N. No GSA MAS contracts are permitted due to incompatibility with the proprietary system architecture. The requirement includes no options, extensions, or additional quantities beyond the three airports specified. Proposal submissions must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov by the deadline of July 31, 2026. The contracting officer is located in Irving, Texas, with primary point of contact Demetress Thomas. While no formal contract clauses, packaging specifications, invoicing protocols, or corporate certifications are detailed in the documentation, the procurement’s success hinges on the contractor’s ability to meet stringent technical, compliance, and operational standards without the benefit of competitive evaluation.