Explosives and Contraband Detectors SEEKERe-MDK or Equivalent
ID: FA480325QB001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4803 20 CONS LGCASHAW AFB, SC, 29152-5125, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

SURFACE USE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (1385)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/85503cb3b3d740bc9506c2b278f0ffdc/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking quotations for the procurement of portable explosives and contraband detectors, specifically the SEEKERe-MDK or equivalent systems. The requirements include four individual portable testers capable of automated trace detection for a variety of explosives and drugs, with specifications for durability, water resistance, and a rechargeable battery life of at least eight hours. This procurement is crucial for enhancing safety and efficiency in explosives detection operations, and it emphasizes the government's commitment to engaging small businesses while adhering to regulatory standards. Quotations must be submitted by February 21, 2025, and interested parties can contact John Newton at john.newton.12@us.af.mil or Adam P. Nicholas at adam.nicholas@us.af.mil for further information.

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    FA480325QB001.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA480325QB001 for purchasing portable explosives and contraband detectors, as well as testing cards associated with these detectors. The RFQ is focused on small businesses, adhering to FAR guidelines, and aims to consolidate procurement efficiencies. Key components include specifications for items that conform to the SEEKERe-MDK design, with a maximum delivery period of 90 days after contract initiation. Quotations are to be submitted by February 21, 2025, and must include pricing, product specifications, discount terms, and compliance with various legal and regulatory clauses, including those about telecommunications equipment, service contracts, and environmental considerations. The evaluation criteria weigh price and technical acceptability, with the lowest compliant proposal expected to obtain the contract. This RFQ exemplifies the Air Force's strategy to engage small businesses while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and promoting market competition.
    FA480325QB001 Salient Characteristics.pdf
    The government RFP for Shaw AFB is focused on procuring handheld Explosives and Contraband Detectors, specifically the SEEKERe-MDK or equivalent systems. Key specifications include four individual portable testers with automated trace detection, the ability to accurately identify a range of explosives and drugs (primarily THC), and the durability of the units — they must be water-resistant and shockproof, equipped with a rechargeable battery lasting at least eight hours. The detectors should also come with a minimum supply of 26,000 single-use swabs, packaged for maximum shelf life. An accompanying five-year extended warranty is required, starting post the standard warranty period. The proposal emphasizes shipping terms, specifying that delivery should be made FOB Destination, indicating that the seller bears the shipping costs until the goods reach the buyer. This RFP underscores the government's commitment to ensuring safety and efficiency in explosives detection while adhering to specific technical requirements.
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