Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Rohde & Schwarz USA, Incorporated. This contract is for the procurement, shipping, installation, and maintenance of Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit their capabilities by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The intended contract will address the requirements of the Acquisition Program Management (APM) office to acquire, deliver, set up, and sustain Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units. This includes the full lifecycle from procurement and shipping to installation and ongoing maintenance of these critical security detection systems. The place of performance is Springfield, VA, United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Other than Full and Open Competition)
- Intended Awardee: Rohde & Schwarz USA, Incorporated, 6821 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Columbia, Maryland, 21046
- Set-Aside: None
- Product Service Code: 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 25, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Responses from interested persons will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.