FIDO X4 - Explosive Detector Fort Riley

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Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the purchase and acquisition of Fido X4 explosive detection kits, consumables, and a two-year extended warranty package. The goal is to enhance explosive detection capabilities at Fort Riley, supporting the Army's mission to ensure safety and security through advanced technology. Work Details The contract includes the following items: 1. **FIDO X4 System Kit** - Brand Name: FIDO - Part Number: FN-40-A - Quantity: 1 each - Salient Characteristics: - Handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) - Includes 2 Li-ion Batteries, Charging Adapter, AC Adapter/Cord, Vapor Mode Inlet Guard, Harness, USB-C Cable, Spare Inlet, Vapor Reference Standards (2), X4 Reference Standards (2), Maintenance Kit, Operator/MXS Manual, X4 Sensing Elements (2), X4 Sampling Swipes (4), Pelican Case. - 1-Year Warranty/Service and 1-day training (in Stillwater, OK or virtually). - Must detect military, conventional, homemade, and liquid explosives within a time to alarm of 10-25 seconds. - Maximum dimensions: 14.5 x 4.5 x 2.8 inches; maximum weight: 3.2 lbs; IP54-rated enclosure. 2. **FIDO X4 Standard User Package** - Brand Name: FIDO - Part Number: X4-CS-A - Quantity: 2 each - Salient Characteristics: - Consists of X4 Sensing Elements (32 boxes of 10 each), Sampling Swipes (64 boxes of 50 each), X4 Reference Standard (4), Vapor Reference Standards (2). - All consumables shipped at time of order. 3. **Warranty** - Brand Name: Warranty - Part Number: X4-EX-03-A - Quantity: 1 each - Salient Characteristics: - FIDO X4 2-Year Extended Service Plan. 4. **Shipping** - Brand Name: Shipping - Part Number: Shipping - Quantity: 1 each - Salient Characteristics: - Shipping and Handling F.O.B. destination. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance Products will be delivered to Fort Riley. Bidder Requirements This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers must include certifications regarding country of origin and compliance with the Buy American Act. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for the same FIDO X4 explosive detection equipment, with Laurus Systems listed as the awardee on contract W50S9225PA009 valued at $30,277 (08/06/25–03/31/26). The prior award description (“193 SOSFS FIDO X4 RSG”) suggests delivery of FIDO X4-related kits and/or support items, which aligns with the current requirement to purchase FIDO X4 explosive detector kits, consumables, and a two-year extended warranty package for Fort Riley.