Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Mission Essentials office intends to award a sole-source contract to Detectachem Inc. for the procurement of MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits. These kits are required by the Office of Security Operations to facilitate the screening of inorganic powder and granular substances at airport checkpoints across the United States. The government intends to negotiate with only this single source under the authority of FAR 6.302, as the specified kits are necessary to meet current security mission requirements.

This procurement is classified under NAICS code 325412 for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing and PSC 6810 for Chemicals. There is no set-aside designated for this action. Interested parties may submit their capability statements or proposals to the agency for consideration, though the government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to transition to a competitive procurement based on the information received.

Responses to this special notice are due by June 28, 2026. Kurt Allen serves as the point of contact for this requirement, which is identified by notice ID e5cd04d1ee334c0f93f81be1ecbabd2d. Vendors seeking potential subcontracting opportunities are directed to coordinate directly with Detectachem Inc. in Sugarland, Texas.