X-RAY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES
ID: HDTRA125X0084Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6201, USA

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Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)
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    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking qualified service providers to deliver maintenance and repair services for Rapiscan Orion X-Ray machines, specifically models 928DX and 922DX, at its facilities in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The contractor will be responsible for providing repairs, preventative maintenance, and annual radiation certification in accordance with operational manuals and regulatory requirements. These X-Ray systems play a critical role in supporting DTRA's mission to counter weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks. Interested vendors should submit their capability statements, including relevant company information, to the primary contacts John E. Anderson III and Jude Osudoh by email, with responses limited to seven pages. This request is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award.

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