PR15719379 - Handheld Scanners for Customs
Overview
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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 U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, invites quotations for four (4) MINI Z HANDHELD Z BACKSCATTER SCREENING SYSTEMS or similar, intended for Customs operations. This is a Full and Open Competition with an anticipated Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order award based on the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Quotations are due by February 25, 2025, at 1600hrs local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the procurement of four handheld Z Backscatter screening systems. Key technical requirements include a 120 keV X-ray source, Z Backscatter and optional transmission imaging, 4 mm steel penetration, real-time image display on a dedicated Microsoft Windows 10 IoT tablet, and storage for 10,000 images with JPG/PNG export capabilities. Required system components include the MINI Z scanner, tablet with ASE Inspection software, rugged tablet case, two replaceable batteries, charger, transport case, calibration dock, quick-start guide, and shoulder strap. Optional accessories such as a tactical backpack, tablet mount kit, and Spanish language kits are also specified. All items must be new, unused, unaltered, and sourced from manufacturer-approved channels; no grey market or refurbished products will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order, issued under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Submission Deadline: February 25, 2025, at 1600hrs local time.
- Published Date: February 11, 2025.
- Delivery: Within 30 days after award.
- Quote Validity: Quotations must be valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to SantoDomingoProcurement@state.gov, clearly marked RFQ# PR15719379.
- Required Content: Quotations must include pricing, product literature and data sheets, evidence of authorization to supply and export the required items, warranty information, and a stated delivery time in calendar days. Open market items must be identified and not exceed $3,000.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability of the item to meet government requirements, and Price.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to one responsible offeror whose offer is the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an "all or none" basis.
Place of Performance & Contact
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- Primary Contact: Crister Nunez (nunezcx1@state.gov).
- Submission Email: SantoDomingoProcurement@state.gov.