Xray Equipment

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