Mobile X-Ray Baggage Scanners
ID: W9124D25QA008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

PSC

HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6665)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox, is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of approximately 16 mobile X-ray baggage scanners. This initiative aims to enhance security measures at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) by providing advanced scanning technology, classified under Hazard-Detecting Instruments and the NAICS code for Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing. The RFQ is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with the solicitation expected to be posted on SAM.gov around February 4, 2025, quotes due by March 3, 2025, and an anticipated award date of March 10, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the designated contract specialists, Adam Buchert and John Haarala, via their provided emails.

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    The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox is preparing to release a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of approximately 16 mobile X-ray baggage scanners. This initiative is specifically aimed at supporting the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) and will lead to a firm fixed price supply contract. The RFQ is classified under Hazard-Detecting Instruments and falls under the NAICS code for Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses. Key dates include the posting of the RFQ on SAM.gov on or around February 4, 2025, with quotes due by March 3, 2025, and an anticipated award date of March 10, 2025. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to designated contract specialists via provided emails. This procurement reflects the military's commitment to enhancing security measures at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) through the acquisition of advanced scanning technology.
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