Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Award for X-Ray Scanning Systems
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The Department of War through Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, plans to award a sole source contract to Astrophysics, Inc. for the Model XIS-6545DV X-ray screening system under federal authority RFO Part 12.102(a) and 12.201-1, aligning with 41 U.S.C. 1901. This system is uniquely positioned to meet the government’s strict requirements for screening carry-on and medium-sized luggage with high-resolution imaging, dual-energy material discrimination, and full compliance with TSA and ECAC detection standards. Astrophysics, Inc. is identified as the sole vendor capable of delivering the system with the exact physical dimensions, performance specifications, safety protocols, and operational capabilities necessary to fulfill the mission-critical security needs of the department. The contract notice, issued under solicitation number HQ003426_NOI_SOLESOURCE_XRAY, was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 334517 for security and safety equipment manufacturing. The award will be managed by the Office of the Department of Defense, headquartered in Washington, DC, with performance taking place in Jacksonville, Florida. Primary point of contact is Brandon Mitchell, reachable via email and phone, with Malik Brown as the secondary contact. The contract is classified as a presolicitation notice, and no set-aside provisions apply, indicating an unrestricted sole source transaction based on the unique specifications of the XIS-6545DV system.
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Jacksonville, FL, 32226, USASet-Aside
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The Department of War (DOW), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of RFO Part 12.102 (a) and 12.201-1, which implements 41 U.S.C. 1901 to Astrophysics, Inc. for an X-ray screening system, Model XIS-6545DV, as the vendor has capability provide the system with the required dimensions along with meeting the security and delivery requirements. The x-ray model is capable of screening carry‑on and medium‑sized luggage, the system will support security operations requiring high‑resolution imaging, dual‑energy material discrimination, and TSA/ECAC‑compliant detection capabilities.
Astrophysics’ Model XIS 6545DV, represents the only model with the minimum performance, safety, operational standards, and dimensions to meet the Government’s requirements.
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