SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- X-Ray Baggage, X-Ray Large Parcel, X-Ray Cargo Pallet Scanners, and CT Mail Parcel systems
- Notice Date
- 3/30/2021 10:15:15 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334517
— Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- BORDER ENFORCEMENT CTR DIV WASHINGTON DC 20229 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20229
- Solicitation Number
- 20122693
- Response Due
- 4/2/2021 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 04/17/2021
- Point of Contact
- Aga Frys
- E-Mail Address
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aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov
(aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov)
- Description
- Revised March 30, 2021 and�Q&A is being provided below. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION � U. S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1��������� DESCRIPTION U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Components are seeking information from interested vendors that can provide commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) Small Scale (SS) Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) X-Ray Baggage, X-Ray Large Parcel, X-Ray Cargo Pallet Scanners, and CT Mail Parcel systems.� COTS products by definition are used by the general public or non-governmental agencies for purposes other than governmental purposes and have been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public (Federal Acquisition Regulations Section 2.101). THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT.� It is for informational purposes only.� A solicitation is NOT being issued.� This Request for Information (RFI) will allow the Government to identify interested sources and their capabilities in meeting all requirements.� The information sought will be used for planning purposes only.� THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The Government will not award a contract on the basis of this RFI, nor will the Government pay for any information submitted by respondents.� All proprietary or sensitive corporate information shall be clearly marked. This announcement in no way obligates or commits the Government to acquire any product or service.� There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to this RFI. The SS NII X-Ray Baggage, X-Ray Large Parcel, X-Ray Cargo Pallet Scanners, and CT Mail Parcel Scanners are utilized to detect the presence of weapons, explosives, organic threats, drugs, currency, agricultural products, and weapons of mass destruction hidden in baggage, personel packages, large parcel, cargo pallet items, and mailing items entering the United Starts borders (air, land, and sea), as well as federal building and other facilities that are protected by the DHS Components (See Appendices A, B, C, D and E for requirements) The Government seeks information from industry regarding experience, abilities, and cost estimates for the multiple solutions with NII technologies. This information will inform the Government�s intended acquisition strategy, the timing of any future Request for Proposals (RFP), and the system integration requirements. The proposed award would be a DHS-wide Strategic Sourcing multiple award IDIQ contract vehicle will be administrated by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and will provide DHS Components ordering authority. Delivery Order COs are empowered to place orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract(s), ordering guidelines, the FAR, and their own agency procedures. However, a copy of any order shall be forwarded to the IDIQ CO upon award. This Contract should include Operator training development, Train-the-Trainer (T-3) training development and delivery, and a one-year warranty requirement for the sought solutions proposed in the contract. Each of the vendors� proposed systems must meet the minimum requirements set by the draft SOW. A one-year failure free warranty will be included in the price of the unit and will be in compliance with the requirements outlined in the forthcoming SOW. 2��������� BACKGROUND U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers and Agents, in the course of their work, inspect personal baggage and packages, large parcel, cargo pallet items, and mailing items entering the United States borders at CBP controlled facilities such as airports, seaports, and land borders.� During these inspections, NII solutions will be installed for operation at Ports of Entry (POEs), Airports, Seaports, Land Border Facilities (LBF), as well as International Mail Facilities (IMFs)� U.S. Secret Service (USSS) utilizes the NII solutions to inspect personal items and packages carried in or delivered to federal buildings and key facilities where individuals that are subject to their protection, including US political leaders and their families, visiting heads of state, or government officials reside, stay, and work. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) utilizes the NII solutions to inspect personal items packages carried in or delivered to key facilities controlled by USCIS to support its mission to protect Americans and securing the Homeland. 3��������� SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Desired Performance and Capabilities Requirements for the sought solutions and configurations are described below: Large size X-Ray Baggage scanner Gross system Weight Rating: ? 4,900 lbs. Overall system dimensions: ? 180� Long x 78� Wide x 82� High Tunnel specification: ? 38� Wide x 38� High Maximum Conveyor Load: 365 lbs. � Medium size X-Ray Baggage scanner Gross system Weight Rating: ? 2,500 lbs. Overall system dimensions: ? 121� Long x 53� Wide x 65� High Tunnel specification: ? 38� Wide x 26� High Maximum Conveyor Load: 365 lbs. � Small size X-Ray Baggage scanner Gross system Weight Rating: ? 900 lbs. Overall system dimensions: ? 80� Long x 34� Wide x 55� High Tunnel specification: ? 24� Wide x 16� High Maximum Conveyor Load: 355 lbs. X-Ray Large Parcel scanner Gross system Weight Rating: ? 2700 lbs. Scan parcel sized items measurements: Up to 39� W x 39� H System dimensions: No wider than 63�, no longer than 149�, and no higher than 76.5� Minimum Conveyor Load: No less than 440 lbs. X-Ray Cargo / Pallet scanner Gross system Weight Rating: ? 4400 lbs. Scan pallet sized items measurements: Up to 56.5� W x 66.5� H System dimensions: No wider than 85�, no longer than 220�, and no higher than 91� Minimum Conveyor Load: No less than 4405 lbs. CT Mail (flat and parcel) scanner Image capabilities: Three-dimensional volume rendering of the object under inspection (""the image"") that reveals the contents of the object under inspection. The system shall be no larger than the sizing requirements specified for the installation and operational footprint area as determined for the International Mail Facility (IMF) and Land Border Facilities (LBF) conducting inspections of mail items. Tunnel sizing and conveyor load capabilities will vary according to the dimensions and weight allowance for the mailing items (flat/parcel) shipped internationally using one of the five currently eligible international services offered by the USPS: Global Express Guaranteed, Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail International, First-Class Mail International, and First-Class Package International.� The most recent specific dimensions and weights for all international mail services offered by USPS can be found at �https://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/imm/full/imm.pdf 3.2 Integration: The system shall be capable of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals. Health, Safety and Special Considerations: Radiation dose rate: Less than 0.5 �R/hour at two (2) inches from the cabinet surface (must fully comply with all current and any new applicable federal health and safety regulations published during the life of this contract, including 21�CFR 1020.40; 49 CFR 1544.211 (e)3; and CFR, Title 29, Section 1910 (2004). Equipped with (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation). System shall not interfere with radiation portal monitor gamma-ray detection operations.� Any shielding structures must be part of the unit cost and not interfere with safe transit of the area.� System operation shall not increase the background gamma-ray dose rate at 10 ft. in all directions from the outer sides of the system by more than 1.0 �R/hr.� This includes scanning a continuous stream of packages ranging in size from the system minimum to the system maximum. Non-interference requirement will be verified by CBP with an operational Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM). Pending operational needs, each configuration may require peripherals (e.g., Angled Input and /or Output Belt, Roller Tables, Gravity Slide, Safety Panels, and Workstations stand-up and/or seat-down position).� If applicable, the required peripherals shall have the same measurements of the accompanying NII system.� 4��������� REQUEST FOR INFORMATION � CBP is seeking to understand the commercially available scanners to provide Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) of baggage and personal packages, large parcels, cargo pallets, and mailing items. The following sections outline the information being requested for each system. Vendors are encouraged to provide information about multiple systems or system components. Vendors should submit one response for each complete system. Part I:� Yes or No Questions Answer Yes or No to the following questions.� If not applicable, answer N/A. Fit and Form: � � �Large size X-Ray Baggage scanner � Does the X-Ray scanner�s tunnel aperture measure equal to or greater than 39 in.(W) x 39 in.(H)? Does the X-Ray scanner have Dual View image capability from different perspectives (Side and Top view simultaneously)?� Does the scanner full length exceed 180 in.? Does the scanner full width exceed 78 in.? Does the scanner full height exceed 82 in.? Does the scanner gross weight exceed 4900 lbs.? Does the conveyor load capacity support up to 365 lbs. (even distributed)? Does the X-Ray scanner have resolution equal to 36 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or greater? Does the X-Ray scanner have penetration equal to 24 mm steel or greater? Does the X-Ray scanner have explosive detection capability? Does the X-Ray scanner have the capability of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals? Does the scanner have the three (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation)? Medium size X-Ray Baggage scanner � Does the X-Ray scanner�s tunnel aperture measure equal to or greater than 30 in. (W) x 25 in (H)? Does the scanner full length exceed 80 in.? Does the scanner full width exceed 53 in.? Does the scanner full height exceed 65 in.? Does the scanner gross weight exceed 2500 lbs.? Does the conveyor load capacity equal up to 365 lbs. (even distributed)? Does the X-Ray scanner have Dual View image capability from different perspectives (Side and Top view simultaneously)?� Does the X-Ray scanner have resolution equal to 36 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or greater? Does the X-Ray scanner have penetration equal to 24 mm steel or greater? Does the X-Ray scanner have explosive detection capability? Does the X-Ray scanner have the capability of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals? Does the scanner have the three (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation)? � Small size X-Ray Baggage scanner � Does the X-Ray scanner�s tunnel aperture measure equal to or greater than 24 in. (W) x 16 in. (H)? Does the scanner full length exceed 34 in.? Does the scanner full width exceed 53 in.? Does the scanner full height exceed 55 in.? Does the scanner gross weight exceed 900 lbs.? Does the conveyor load capacity equal up to 355 lbs. (even distributed)? Does the X-Ray scanner have Dual View image capability from different perspectives (Side and Top view simultaneously)?� � Does the X-Ray scanner have resolution equal to 36 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or greater? Does the X-Ray scanner have penetration equal to 24 mm steel or greater? Does the X-Ray scanner have explosive detection capability? Does the X-Ray scanner have the capability of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals? Does the scanner have the three (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation)? � �X-Ray Large Parcel scanner � Does the tunnel aperture support parcel measure equal to or greater than 39in (W) x 39in (H)? Does the scanner full length exceed 149 in.? Does the scanner full width exceed 63 in.? Does the scanner full height exceed 76.5 in.? Does the conveyor load capacity equal up to 440 lbs. (even distributed)? Does the scanner gross weight exceed 2700 lbs.? Does the X-Ray scanner have Dual View image capability from different perspectives (Side and Top view simultaneously)?� � Does the X-Ray scanner have resolution equal to 36 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or higher? Does the X-Ray scanner have penetration equal to 24 mm steel or higher? Does the X-Ray scanner have explosive detection capability? Does the X-Ray scanner have the capability of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals? Does the scanner have the three (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation)? X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner � Does the tunnel aperture support pallet measure equal to or greater than 56.5 in. (W) x 66.5 in. (H)? Does the scanner gross weight exceed 4190 lbs.? Does the scanner full length exceed 218 in.? Does the scanner full width exceed 85 in? Does the scanner full height exceed 91 in? Does the conveyor load capacity equal up to 4400 lbs. (even distributed)? Does the X-Ray scanner have Dual View image capability from different perspectives (Side and Top view simultaneously)?� � Does the X-Ray scanner have the capability of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals? Does the scanner have the three (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation)? CT Mail scanner � Does the scanner utilize Computed Tomography (CT) imaging technology?� Does the scanner produce three-dimensional volume rendering of the object under inspection (""the image"") that reveals the contents of the object under inspection? Does the CT scanner�s tunnel aperture measure equal to or greater than 38 in. (W) x 38 in (H)? Does the CT scanner�s tunnel aperture measure equal to or greater than 30 in. (W) x 25 in (H)? Does the CT scanner�s tunnel aperture measure equal to or greater than 24 in. (W) x 16 in (H)? Do the CT scanner�s overall measurements equate to the Large X-Ray Baggage Scanner cited on 3.1? Do the CT scanner�s overall measurements equate to the Medium X-Ray Baggage Scanner cited on 3.1? Do the CT scanner�s overall measurements equate to the Small X-Ray Baggage Scanners cited on 3.1? Do the CT scanner�s overall measurements equate to the X-Ray Large Parcel Scanners cited on 3.1? Do the CT scanner�s overall measurements equate to the X-Ray Cargo Pallet Scanners cited on 3.1? Does the CT scanner have the capability of synchronizing its object intake speed to the object output speed of an external system and/or peripherals? Does the scanner have the three (3) Emergency stop switches (at each tunnel opening and on operator�s workstation)? Do the CT Mail scanner�s tunnel sizing and conveyor load capabilities support the dimensions and weight allowance for the mailing items (flat/parcel) shipped internationally established by of the five currently eligible international services offered by USPS?� Latest version can be found at the International Mail Manual (MMS) Do the CT scanner�s tunnel sizing and conveyor load capabilities support the dimensions and weight allowance for Lage Parcel? Do the CT scanner�s tunnel sizing and conveyor load capabilities support the dimensions and weight allowance for Cargo Pallet? Part II: Descriptor Summaries � Describe the features listed not covered by the questions in Part I.� Limit response for each descriptor to 250 words or less and write N/A if not applicable to the system. Describe the capability of the system to comply with the no interference with the radiation portal monitor (RPM) gamma-ray detection operations cited on 3.3.3. Describe the capability of the system to comply with the peripherals requirement cited on 3.4. Describe the capabilities of the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the dimensions and volume of the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the conveyor belt speed of the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the conveyor belt height of the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe each peripheral available to interface with the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the capabilities of the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the dimensions and volume of the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the conveyor belt speed of the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the conveyor belt height of the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe each peripheral available to interface with the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the capabilities of the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the dimensions and volume of the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the conveyor belt speed of the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the conveyor belt height of the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe each peripheral available to interface with the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the capabilities of the CT Mail scanner. Describe the dimensions and volume of the CT Mail scanner. Describe the conveyor belt speed of the CT Mail scanner. Describe the conveyor belt height of the CT Mail scanner. Describe each peripheral available to interface with the CT Mail scanner. Describe the capabilities of the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the dimensions and volume of the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the conveyor belt speed of the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the conveyor belt height of the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe each peripheral available to interface with the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the capabilities of the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the dimensions and volume of the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the conveyor belt speed of the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the conveyor belt height of the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe each peripheral available to interface with the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the X-Ray Baggage scanner maintenance requirements during a ten-year lifecycle. Describe the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner maintenance requirements during a ten-year lifecycle. Describe the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner maintenance requirements during a ten-year lifecycle. Describe the CT Mail scanner maintenance requirements during a ten-year lifecycle. Describe the CT Large Parcel scanner maintenance requirements during a ten-year lifecycle. Describe the CT Cargo Pallet scanner maintenance requirements during a ten-year lifecycle. Describe the offered Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance warranties for the X-Ray Baggage scanner. �Describe the offered Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance warranties for the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the offered Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance warranties for the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the offered Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance warranties for the CT Mail scanner. Describe the offered Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance warranties for the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the offered Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance warranties for the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe previous testing and results for the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe previous testing and results for the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe previous testing and results for the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe previous testing and results for the CT Mail scanner. Describe previous testing and results for the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe previous testing and results for the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe any testing required to support the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe any testing required to support the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe any testing required to support the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe any testing required to support the CT Mail scanner. Describe any testing required to support the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe any testing required to support the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the training requirements for the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the training requirements for the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the training requirements for the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the training requirements for the CT Mail scanner. Describe the training requirements for the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the training requirements for the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the components considered to be hazardous material based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(i), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), the Contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials and the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each identified Hazardous Material for the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the components considered to be hazardous material based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(i), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), the Contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials and the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each identified Hazardous Material for the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the components considered to be hazardous material based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(i), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), the Contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials and the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each identified Hazardous Material for the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the components considered to be hazardous material based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(i), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), the Contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials and the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each identified Hazardous Material for the CT Mail scanner. Describe the components considered to be hazardous material based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(i), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), the Contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials and the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each identified Hazardous Material for the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the components considered to be hazardous material based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(i), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), the Contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials and the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each identified Hazardous Material for the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the procedures that will include the material description, quantity of the material, storage and disposal instructions, exposure risks, symptoms, and treatments for the X-Ray Baggage scanner. Describe the procedures that will include the material description, quantity of the material, storage and disposal instructions, exposure risks, symptoms, and treatments for the X-Ray Large Parcel scanner. Describe the procedures that will include the material description, quantity of the material, storage and disposal instructions, exposure risks, symptoms, and treatments for the X-Ray Cargo Pallet scanner. Describe the procedures that will include the material description, quantity of the material, storage and disposal instructions, exposure risks, symptoms, and treatments for the CT Mail scanner. Describe the procedures that will include the material description, quantity of the material, storage and disposal instructions, exposure risks, symptoms, and treatments for the CT Large Parcel scanner. Describe the procedures that will include the material description, quantity of the material, storage and disposal instructions, exposure risks, symptoms, and treatments for the CT Cargo Pallet scanner. Part III: Cost (Supplies costs shall include installation services) � Identify and describe the cost of the X-Ray Baggage Scanner by size, configuration, and capability. Identify and describe the cost of the X-Ray Large Parcel Scanner by configuration and capability. Identify and describe the cost of the X-Ray Cargo Pallet Scanner by configuration and capability. Identify and describe the cost of the CT Mail scanner by size, configuration, and capability. Identify and describe the cost of the CT Large Parcel scanner by size, configuration, and capability. Identify and describe the cost of the CT Cargo Pallet scanner by size, configuration, and capability. Identify and describe the cost of each peripheral by size and application. Identify and describe the cost of training by scanner size, capability, configuration, and technology. Identify and describe cost of maintenance options (e.g., warranty terms and options). Identify and describe bulk discounts based on quantity purchased. Identify and describe the timeframe when the scanner could be deployed and installed. Part IV: Vendor Information � Company information, including name, address, and website. Business type (manufacturer or distributor). Point(s) of contact for follow-up information, and the point(s) of contact's name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Product name(s), specifications and images DUNS number. List of current operators in law enforcement communities (if any). Describe other established purchasing agreements (e.g., GSA, DHS Eagle Buy, etc.). � Response Format and Limits Responses received from interested parties must not exceed ten (10) pages in length for Part II through Part IV. ������������������������� Answer YES, NO or N/A to questions #1 through #72 listed in Part I of this RFI document. If applicable, provide brief description of requested information as listed in Part II. Provide estimated costs and availability as listed in Part III, if applicable. Provide the company information as listed name and address, point of contact with phone number and e-mail, business size, DUNS number listed in Part IV. Any other pertinent information related to the requirements. � � All responses shall be submitted electronically (MS Word and Excel 2016 compatible or Adobe PDF format) including a written portion and the completed �vendor capabilities� column of the attached questionnaire.� Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite to bid on a subsequent RFP, if one is issued. � Responses are due no later than April 2, 2021, 4:00pm EDT.� Responses must be submitted via e-mail, if possible, to contract specialist Aga Frys at aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov.� � 5��������� QUESTIONS � Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted via e-mail to aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov.� Verbal questions will NOT be accepted.� Questions will be answered by posting answers as an addendum to this RFI on https://beta.sam.gov. Therefore, questions should not include proprietary or classified information. � 6��������� SUMMARY � THIS IS ONLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) to identify sources that can provide SS NII scanning solutions, peripherals, associated training, and warranty services. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.� U.S. DHS CBP has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Questions and Answers: 1.Part I:� Yes or No Questions states that the vendor should answer Yes or No to the following questions in the provided Excel template.� No Excel template accompanied the RFI release. CBP answer: Revised and removed the Excel template from the Part I of the RFI. 2. the RFI states that all responses shall be submitted electronically (MS Word and Excel 2016 compatible or Adobe PDF format) including a written portion and the completed �vendor capabilities� column of the attached questionnaire.� Which questionnaire is being referred to? CBP answer: The column for the vendor capabilities was cut off from appendices. 3.Are you looking for any specific type of testing we have conducted re: the questions below? i.e. TSA Compliance, CE, etc. Do they need to have been conducted by a US Gov�t certified 3rd party? CBP answer: �Previous testing and results� relate to tests results / certifications / accreditations that have already been done to the solution (e.g., ASTM) �Any testing required to support� relate to tests that the Vendor will be capable to support during and post award (e.g., Radiological, First Article Testing). 4. In Appendix A, Baggage & Parcel X-Ray Scanner, Imaging requirement 2.1 states:� Shall have dual-view capability to show objects from different perspectives.� �However, there seems to be some ambiguity, since 10.1.4 states �Mandatory Requirement� for X-Ray Large Tunnel Baggage Scanners for dual-view capability 10.2.4 states �Seeking requirement� for X-Ray Medium Tunnel Baggage Scanners for dual-view capability�� 10.4 states �Seeking additional configurations� for Small Tunnel Baggage Scanners for dual-view capability. My question is, are single-view Baggage & Parcel X-Ray Scanners desired for the Medium Tunnel Baggage Scanners and/or for the Small Tunnel Baggage Scanners? CBP answer: - CBP is requesting information for Large X-Ray Dual View Baggage scanners only. - CBP is requesting information for Small X-Ray Baggage scanners for various configurations: Single View, Dual View, High Resolution, and the ones that have Explosive Detection capabilities. - CBP is requesting information for the commercial availability of Medium X-Ray Dual View Baggage scanners, so we can define the requirements. 5.Regardless of how many system submittals we make, can each individual submittal be up to 10 pages in length? CBP answer: The page limit should be 10 pages
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