25-745-SGS / SG-00270 - Notice of Intent to Award for Explosive Detection Screening Equipment

Brief Description: This equipment is required to satisfy a Federal Regulation - TSA National Amendment 23-02 Section 1J.6. In short, this equipment must be able to detect explosives continuously in real time. There are many features and capabilities that are required for our operation to satisfy this regulation. There is only one company that was found that could meet all of the requirements. The company Thruvision provided a statement on their company letterhead outlining these requirements and how they meet them. Estimated Value: $600,000.00 Term (Years): 3 Vendor: Thruvision Justification: Explosive Detection Screening Equipment to be used at the security checkpoints throughout Terminals A, B, and C. Thruvision makes it possible to satisfy the Federal Regulations at MCO. Reference: National SAFE SKIES Alliance Inc. website for technology that has been tested in an airport environment. The National SAFE SKIES Alliance is funded by the FAA and one of its purposes is to test equipment in an airport setting and provide the results of the testing. We additionally spoke with colleagues to discuss equipment being considered to satisfy the Federal Regulation. Once technology is developed that can satisfy all of the requirements in the attachment, those companies will be asked for quotes. MCO would be found to be non-compliant with Federal Regulations and be subject to fines and Letters of Investigation by the Transportation Security Administration if MCO does not have this equipment. $600,000.00 is for the initial cost. The service agreement and warranty have recurring annual costs of $65,000.00 This equipment will satisfy the Federal Regulation until the equipment has reached it end use. This is not anticipated for a minimum of 5 years.