Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Astrophysics
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The FBI plans to enter into a sole source, firm fixed price contract with Astrophysics, Inc. for the repair and maintenance of FBI-owned X-Ray inspection systems. These systems consist of proprietary components designed and manufactured exclusively by Astrophysics, making them the only authorized vendor capable of providing the necessary services to maintain optimal system performance. This decision is made under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, allowing the government to negotiate with a single source due to the unique nature of the equipment and exclusive expertise of the vendor. While this notice does not request competitive bids, interested parties may express interest or provide capability statements to the FBI contracting officer via email by June 18, 2026, 9:00 am. The government will consider any responses received solely to determine whether pursuing a competitive procurement is warranted but retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with a competitive process. The contract opportunity, posted on June 3, 2026, falls under NAICS code 541330 and will be executed in Washington, DC, with Ricardo M. Tiggle as the point of contact.
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PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed price contract with Astrophysics, Inc. 21481 Ferrero Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789 for the purpose of repairs and maintenance on FBI-owned X-Ray inspection systems. The X-Ray inspection systems are comprised of assemblies, subassemblies, and parts that are designed, developed and propriety to Astrophysics. Astrophysics is the sole manufacturer of the referenced equipment and is the only vendor capable of providing proper support for the referenced equipment to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of the product. Only
Astrophysics is authorized to perform repairs, maintenance, and service on the XIS line of X-Ray inspection systems. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103-1.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and/or capabilities statement to this requirement by contacting (Contracting Officer Ricardo Tiggle via email only at rtiggle@fbi.gov, no later than 9:00am on 6/18/2026. Responses sent via other means (i.e. via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.