Notice of Intent to Sole Source: One (1) new, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time X-ray inspection system

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory intends to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. for one commercial-off-the-shelf Jewel Box Ultra Compact Real Time X-ray Inspection System under solicitation number W911QX26QA203. This action is justified as a single-source procurement due to the unique capabilities and specifications required for the system, which are only available from this vendor. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334517 and falls under the Department of Defense, managed by the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office located in Adelphi, Maryland. The system will be delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, to support specialized inspection needs within the Army’s operational environment. The combined synopsis-solicitation document outlines the technical requirements and compliance criteria, including adherence to export control regulations as referenced in CLSExport_W911QX26QA203 and the Salient Characteristics attached to the notice. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of August 11, 2026, at 3:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with the opportunity to provide comments or objections to the sole-source determination before the closing date. Primary point of contact is Stency Steephan, with Shanna Dellinger as the secondary contact, both reachable via official Army email addresses. The procurement is being processed through the SAM.gov platform with the provided UI link for further details.