Astrophysics Maintenance Support
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is issuing a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for Astrophysics Maintenance Support. This justification outlines the rationale for a sole-source task order to Astrophysics, Inc. for the sustainment of proprietary Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) equipment. The services are critical for maintaining CBP's fixed and mobile Radiation Detection Equipment (RDE) and Large Scale (LS)/Small Scale (SS) NII imaging and X-ray equipment across all U.S. ports of entry.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive maintenance, sustainment, and technical support services for CBP's NII equipment. Key services include:
- Program and configuration management
- Warranty transitions, preventative, and corrective maintenance
- Trouble call handling and engineering support
- Site surveys, parts provisioning, retrofits, and relocations
- Corrosion control, source change outs, and equipment disposal
- Maintenance and operator refresher training
- Special event support and emergency services
Support is required for equipment deployed at CBP land, sea, air, and rail ports of entry.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification (Limited Sources Justification)
- Notice Identifier: 12ca1555ede54f728a0690a2316af3c7
- Product Service Code: H958 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services)
- Department/Agency: Homeland Security / US Customs and Border Protection
- Office: Information Technology Contracting Division
- Place of Performance: Walnut, CA 91789, United States
- Acquisition Method: Task order under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a Limited Sources Justification for a sole-source award to Astrophysics, Inc., not a competitive solicitation or set-aside. Astrophysics, Inc. is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole entity possessing the proprietary source code, programming information, and technical data necessary for these sustainment services. Market research, including an RFI and competitive BPA solicitations, did not yield viable alternative sources.
Evaluation
The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated order represents the best value, considering negotiated fair and reasonable pricing rates for the sole-source award.
Additional Notes
CBP will continue to assess the market for future competitive opportunities. The requirement will be posted on SAM.gov within fourteen days of placing the task order for a minimum of thirty days.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Mary Carson
- Email: mary.w.carson@cbp.dhs.gov