DAFB Z-Portal Maintenance
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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 436th Contracting Squadron at Dover Air Force Base (DAFB), Delaware, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to make a direct award to Rapiscan Systems Inc. for Z-Portal Maintenance. This requirement involves providing and maintaining an X-ray inspection system at the Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) Gate. Interested organizations must submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability to provide these services by July 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm EDT.
Opportunity Details
The Government intends to procure these services from a single source, Rapiscan Systems Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.103-1(b) (only one responsible source). This notice serves as a request for information from other potential sources.
Scope of Work
The requirement, detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), is for an X-ray inspection system capable of accurately detecting dangerous materials or illegal items at the DAFB CVI Gate. Key aspects include:
- System Provision: A multi-view X-ray system for scanning various vehicle types (automobiles, trucks, buses, RVs) in outdoor environments, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures (-22°F to 140°F).
- Technology: Low-dose rate, electrically generated X-ray emitter (ANSI N43.17 compliant), allowing drivers to remain in vehicles. Must provide identifiable images of organic materials (weapons, drugs, explosives, stowaways).
- Operation: System combines keyboard/mouse operations with graphical interfaces in English. Must identify materials in compartments and discriminate organic/"low Z" materials.
- Performance: Scan vehicles at a minimum rate of 4 km/hr (2.5mph), achieving 120 autos/hour or 80 trucks/hour throughput.
- Operator Interface: Real-time image display on an operator station with emergency stop, image analysis functions (zoom, pan, density expand), local database for image storage, and printing capabilities.
- Training: Initial operator training and annual train-the-trainer sessions for government personnel.
- Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance (6 times per year) and corrective maintenance/repairs, with a contractor manager on-site.
Performance Standards
- Throughput: Minimum 120 cars/hour, 80 trucks/hour.
- Radiation Safety: Operator exposure < 0.5 µSv/hr; Dose to scanned vehicle/driver < 0.1 uSv/scan.
- Environmental: Operate in outdoor conditions, 0-100% humidity, noise levels < 70 dBA.
- Service Response: Telephone response within 24 hours; on-site response within 72 hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: J067 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Photographic Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Dover Air Force Base (DAFB), Delaware.
- Response Due: July 13, 2026, 2:00 pm EDT
- Published: June 12, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations must submit clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the needed performance services in writing to Daniel Kim (daniel.kim.55@us.af.mil), Justin Bordalo (justin.bordalo@us.af.mil), and 436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil.
Contacts
- Primary: Daniel Kim (daniel.kim.55@us.af.mil, 302-677-5218)
- Secondary: Jordon Bongcayao (jordon.bongcayao.1@us.af.mil, 302-677-5211)