70B04C24C04 – Varex Imaging Corporation – Notice of Intent
ID: 70B04C24C04Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceT (81121)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) (DE01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/375629e0dfb44361bdaa425da0e85795/view
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    Special Notice: Homeland Security, Department of - US Customs and Border Protection

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) sole source single contract to Varex Imaging Corporation. This contract will support the sustainment of Radiation Detection Equipment (RDE) and Large Scale (LS) Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Equipment, which are used to detect illicit material and radiological threats at the borders. The equipment must be operational 24x7x365 to ensure the safe and secure movement of people, cargo, mail, and transportation. Varex Imaging Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only provider of these supplies, parts, and services. The contract will be awarded by August 30, 2024. For more information, please contact Monica Y. Watts at monica.y.watts@cbp.dhs.gov.

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    Monica Y. Watts
    monica.y.watts@cbp.dhs.gov
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