Mobile X-Ray Inspection Vehicles
ID: 332025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6665)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9295df67bf74f778201e88c5fd2723b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the acquisition of Mobile X-Ray Inspection Vehicles for its Small-Scale Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Program. The procurement aims to gather capabilities from vendors to supply up to 128 vehicles equipped with advanced X-ray systems, which are essential for inspecting cargo at U.S. points of entry while adhering to safety regulations set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This Request for Information (RFI) serves to collect vendor documentation demonstrating their ability to meet detailed specifications, including vehicle design and operational features, with responses due by March 14, 2025. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Aga Frys at aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov.

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    Aga Frys
    aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov
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    RFI_Mobile X-Ray Inspection Vehicle_FY25.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the acquisition of Mobile X-Ray Inspection Vehicles for its Small-Scale Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Program. This RFI, published on March 3, 2025, aims to gather information from potential vendors about their capabilities to supply up to 128 vehicles equipped with advanced X-ray systems, designed for inspecting cargo at U.S. points of entry. The vehicles should meet specific technical and operational requirements, including safety regulations set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ensuring low radiation exposure. Vendors are invited to submit documentation demonstrating their ability to meet detailed specifications, including vehicle design, pricing, current users, and technical support. The system must be readily available, modular, easily maintainable, and operable under various environmental conditions. Additionally, operational features must facilitate user convenience and safety. This RFI does not solicit proposals or guarantee any procurement; it serves solely to collect information and gauge interest, with no obligation for the government to contract. Responses are due by March 14, 2025, and inquiries regarding the RFI can be directed to designated agency contacts.
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