70B04C24C02 – American Science & Engineering Inc – Notice of Intent

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to solicit and award a firm fixed price (FFP) sole source single contract award to the following vendor. The vendor is as follows:

RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC 2805 COLUMBIA ST TORRANCE, CA 90503 This contract award will support the sustainment of Radiation Detection Equipment (RDE) and Large Scale (LS) Non- Intrusive Inspection (NII) Equipment that includes supplies, parts, and services. The equipment detects illicit material as well as radiological threats that are attempting to enter or exit the borders.

The systems must be operational 24x7x365 to ensure people, cargo, mail, and transportation continue to move safely and securely with minimal or no delays in service. RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC provides technically complex and high-value inspection, detection equipment systems, currently being used by CBP to assist in securing the land border crossings, airports, seaports, rail crossings, mail handling, and express cargo consignment facilities within the United States and in participating countries.

RAPISCAN SYSTEMS INC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only provider of these supplies, parts, and services. No other service or equipment will meet the Government's needs.

This contract will be awarded by no later than August 30, 2024. For questions, please contact the following team members via a group email: Contract Specialists Debbie Dean - debbie.d.dean@cbp.dhs.gov John Marschall - john.d.marschall@cbp.dhs.gov Dawn Ford - dawn.m.ford@cbp.dhs.gov Lorena Vargas - lorena.d.vargas@othergovagency.cbp.dhs.gov Contracting Officer Monica Y. Watts - monica.y.watts@cbp.dhs.gov