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TSA Sole Source Procurement of MobileDetect X ECP Colorimetric Test Kits from Detectachem Inc.

This notice announces TSA's intent to procure MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits for airport checkpoint screening: - Agency: Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: Acquire colorimetric test kits for detecting inorganic powders and granular substances at airport screening checkpoints - Product: MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kit - OEM and sole source vendor: Detectachem Inc. - Procurement Method: Sole source under FAR 6.302 (only one responsible source identified) - Competition: Not a competitive solicitation, but TSA will consider capability statements from interested parties for future procurements - Quantities/Part Numbers: Not specified in the notice - Commercial Opportunity: Potential for future competition if alternate sources are identified

Key Details: - Detectachem Inc. is the only vendor identified for this requirement - The test kits support TSA's Office of Security Operations - No services or additional products are listed in the notice

Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits to be delivered to various airports.  The MobileDetect X ECP colorimetric test kits are required in order to screen inorganic powder and granular substances at screening checkpoints.

Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to Detectachem Inc., 120 Industrial Blvd, Sugarland, TX, 77478-3128. This contract will address the requirements of TSA’s office of Security Operations. 

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.   A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.

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