Pinch point safety guards for X-ray conveyor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service plans to release a request for quotes to supply and install custom pinch point safety guards for an X-ray conveyor system at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. These guards are designed to prevent passengers from accessing the internal parts of the X-ray machine at both the entry and exit points of the conveyor belt, enhancing safety around the equipment. The project falls under NAICS code 333922, which pertains to conveyor and conveying equipment manufacturing, and is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of 500 employees or fewer. The solicitation, identified by number JR1143350, is scheduled to be posted on SAM.gov around February 14, 2025. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM website for the official solicitation and any subsequent amendments. The contracting office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while the work will be performed in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to the contracting officer, Jim Roloff, via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, reflecting the government's intent to support small enterprises in this opportunity.