Latest US Trace Detection Contracts & Bids

The government is requesting a backup explosives detection system (Ionscan 600E). The due date for quotes is July 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM PDT. Offerors must hold prices firm until September 30, 2025, to allow for FY25 funding. Questions should be directed to the contracting officer.

Interested parties are requested to submit responses via email to ***@***. *. * by July 3, 2025. The subject line should be sources sought response for pancha25p0000 ****, capabilities and/or qualifications statements may be in Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format (PDF), or in the body of the email. Additional information regarding technical specifications is available in the attached salient characteristics and statement of work. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond, and each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities and qualifications statement. The applicable NAICS code is 325413. The product service code is ****, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in your response. The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation nor award a contract under this announcement. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the governmentwide point of entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

This RFI is for market research only, not a request for proposal. The government is not obligated to contract. Responses are voluntary and will become government property. The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. The requirement may be set aside for small businesses in full or in part or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business setaside categories will be considered. No feedback will be provided, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The RFI seeks systems that detect CBRN agents over a range of operational conditions, identify the threat, are simple to use, have a high level of confidence, accommodate software upgrades, and have minimal logistics burden. The systems must be decontaminable and redeployable by unprotected personnel after encountering contamination. The system must be a standoff non-contact handheld instrument, capable of identifying both visible solid and liquid material at 12m.

This tender notice outlines the requirements for the refurbishment of **** antennas, waveguides, and related equipment. The material is designated as special emphasis material level I, requiring strict quality control procedures. Numerous specifications, standards, and testing procedures are detailed, including those for material traceability, chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing, and welding. The notice also specifies required certifications, inspection procedures, and the use of specific laboratories for testing. The tender includes detailed requirements for handling government-furnished material (GFM), traceability, and reporting discrepancies. There are specific requirements for marking, packaging, and preservation. The notice also includes information about ordering documents, recent updates, and the use of the ECDS system. The final date for submission of proposals or the date for opening the tender envelopes is not explicitly stated.

The US Embassy in San Salvador requires the purchase of an ion scan 600 explosives and narcotics trace detector. The bidder must have 5 years of experience providing narcotics analyzer equipment to government or non-governmental organizations. The bidder must have SAM registration. The product must be brand new and not refurbished. No Chinese brands are allowed. The bidder must provide training materials in Spanish for 10 police officers in El Salvador within 60 days of delivery. The bidder is responsible for maintenance and support for one year, with an optional additional year. The bidder must deliver the product to the final destination in El Salvador within 120 days of the order being awarded. The bidder must be responsible for replacing any defective items at no additional cost to the US government. The bidder must consolidate the entire shipment to prevent loss and misdirection. All applicable export/ITAR approvals and documentation are required. If a shipping export license is required, the items shall not be shipped until necessary export licenses are approved. One copy of the packing list must accompany the shipment. The order is intended for an overseas destination. If the shipment will involve wood packaging material, then the packing and palletizing must conform to the standards in the international standards for phytosanitary measures publication no. 15: guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade (ISPM15). Improperly marked shipments may be rejected by the government, and the contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with said deliveries and any required redeliveries. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to deliver the required items to the American embassy in San Salvador. All prices are in USD.