Sole Source Special Notice for a Purchase Order for Point Security Inc. to Provide Maintenance and Service for Smiths Detection X-Ray Security-Screening Systems at DOT
ID: 693JK425R500002Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY693JK4 OSTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (6350)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/478d63d3fc774019b1b7442ce7b03d43/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 24, 2025, 3:59 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is issuing a sole-source special notice to award a contract to Point Security, Inc. for the maintenance and service of two Smiths Detection 6046si X-ray systems utilized in security screening at DOT Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The contractor must be certified by Smiths Detection to ensure proper maintenance and service, as the systems contain high voltage components that require specially trained personnel to prevent damage and ensure safety compliance. The estimated contract value is approximately $10,500 per year, with a performance period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029. Interested firms that believe they can meet the qualifications must submit a Statement of Qualifications via email to the designated contacts by April 23, 2025.

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Files
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WC2025M40SECK0014 Smiths Sole Source Special Notice.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is issuing a sole-source special notice to engage Point Security, Inc., based in Lexington, North Carolina, for the maintenance and service of two proprietary Smiths Detection 6046si X-ray systems used in security screening at DOT Headquarters. The intended contract, estimated at $10,500 per year, will cover the period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029. As only Point Security, Inc. is certified to service these systems, the contract is to be awarded without competitive bidding unless other qualified firms demonstrate capability through a statement of qualifications submitted by April 23, 2025. The necessity for certified service is underscored by the high voltage characteristics of the systems, which require specially trained personnel to prevent damage and ensure safety compliance. This notice serves to inform potential contractors while emphasizing the proprietary nature of the specified equipment and the qualifications required for maintenance services.
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