Handheld Backscatter Xray Imager

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Purchase Handheld Backscatter Xray Imager

1. Introduction

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order for the Handheld Backscatter Xray for the Omaha Field Division.

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: Handheld Backscatter Xray Imager

4. Justification for Single Source

The required X-ray Imager by Videray Technologies, Inc. is the only known equipment that meets the agency’s specifications for size, spectrum, and level of detection necessary to effectively analyze contents within concealed compartments encountered in daily enforcement operations, including the ability to manage the specific density of concealed compartments, boxes, traps, and other illicit means of concealment.

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: Kathrine Leach


• Email: Kathrine.r.leach@dea.gov