Purchase of Second Generation Advanced X-ray Technology

The contract involves the firm-fixed-price delivery of second-generation Advanced Technology II x-ray units and ancillary equipment, awarded exclusively to Smiths Detection under an existing indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement. This action is funded by the Recovery Act and serves to enhance security capabilities through the acquisition of advanced x-ray technology. The contract is managed by the Transportation Security Administration within the Department of Homeland Security, with performance located in Edgewood, Maryland. The solicitation, identified by number HSTS04-10-J-REC221, was posted in September 2010 and targets NAICS code 334511, relating to electronic component manufacturing. The contracting office is based in Springfield, Virginia, with Holly H. Bolger serving as the contracting officer. This opportunity was offered competitively but restricted to the incumbent contractor, ensuring continuity and leveraging the existing expertise of Smiths Detection in delivering state-of-the-art security screening equipment.