SAM #D-26-ST-0200

DEA Notice of Intent to Sole Source Purchase of Viken Detection X-ray Backscatter Imager

This notice announces the DEA's intent to procure specialized X-ray imaging equipment from Viken Detection. - Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice - Sole source procurement for Viken Detection X-ray Backscatter Imager - Viken Detection is the only vendor offering handheld X-ray backscatter imaging with lead detection capability - Equipment is required for field agents to detect lead in concealed environments - No other OEMs or vendors are considered for this requirement - Procurement is under FAR 12.102, not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold - Not a request for quotes; capability statements may be submitted by interested parties - No specific quantity or part number provided in the notice - No additional services or products mentioned

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Purchase Xray Equipment

1. Introduction

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Viken Detection located at 21 North Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803 for the acquisition of X-ray equipment.

2. Authority

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.102 soliciting from a single source for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

3. Description of Requirement

Item/Service: Viken Detection Xray Backscatter Imager

4. Justification for Single Source

The required X-ray Imager by Viken Detection is only vendor that has a handheld x-ray backscatter imaging system that can detect for lead. If a backscatter Image system is used without the lead detection, a lead concealment will be missed by agents in the field causing agents not to be able to see the concealment they are trying to detect with this device. There is no other X-Ray Backscatter system vendor product that will detect lead on the market.

5. Response Instructions

This is not a request for quotes, and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties may submit a capability statement for consideration by the agency.

6. Points of Contact

Contracting Officer: Robert Radke

Email: robert.j.radke@dea.gov

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