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Low Energy Portal X-ray Interference with Radiation Portal Monitors
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Jennifer K. Koons
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The Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) hereby issues this notice of intent to award a sole source procurement. DHS OPO intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for prototype ruggedization and field testing to Astrophysics, Inc 21841 Ferrero Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91789. This is a notice of intent to solicit and awar...
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S&T and CBP require ruggedization of the LEP/RPM prototype, installation at the San Ysidro POE, and field-testing culminating in a Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The results of this effort will be utilized by S&T and CBP to apply to future LEP builds. The live testing of the synchronized solution to LEP/RPM cross use interference by using a modified Linac, aims to improve operational efficiency and support border security priorities. Successful testing will demonstrate the system’s ability to integrate with minimal disruption to port operations, increasing the percentage of vehicles screened and supporting workforce optimization, and eliminating nuisance radiation alarms caused by the operation of LEPs.
Place of Performance: The primary place of performance will be at Government and contractor facilities in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.
Period of Performance: 6 months from date of award
DHS has determined that this follow-on work, requiring ruggedization, integration, and field testing of this specific prototype which is based on proprietary hardware and software, can only be obtained from Astrophysics, Inc. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
This is a notice of the intent to award a sole source contract. It is published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement. Any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. All questions and/or comments regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing to the Contracting Officer [email protected] by June 23, 2026 by 10:00 AM Eastern. Questions by phone will not be considered.
The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), on behalf of the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), intends to award a sole source contract to Astrophysics, Inc. for the ruggedization and field testing of a specialized prototype. This requirement addresses interference between Low Energy Portal (LEP) x-ray systems and Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) at border ports of entry. Current LEP systems emit continuous x-rays that trigger nuisance alarms in RPMs, delaying inspections at the southern border. The project leverages a previously developed non-recurring engineering solution that integrates a linear accelerator into the LEP system to enable pulsed x-ray scans and RPM blanking, effectively neutralizing the cross-system interference.
The scope of work includes ruggedizing the LEP/RPM prototype, followed by installation and field testing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. This effort will culminate in a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) to demonstrate the system's ability to integrate into port operations without disruption, increase vehicle screening percentages, and eliminate false radiation alarms. The period of performance is six months from the date of award. Primary performance will occur at contractor facilities and government sites in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
This pre-solicitation notice, identified under solicitation number 70RSAT26R00000012, is classified under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC 6665 for Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus. As the prototype is based on proprietary hardware and software, the government intends to proceed with a sole source award under the authority of FAR 6.103-1. Capability statements and inquiries must be submitted to the contracting officer by the response deadline of June 23, 2026.
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