Justification and Approval for Multi- Energy Portal Systems

Background
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to justify a sole-source award for Multi-Energy Portal (MEP) systems to Leidos. The agency's mission is to enhance security and operational efficiency at ports of entry.

Leidos has been identified as the only qualified contractor with the necessary site-specific expertise and proprietary knowledge of existing systems, which are critical for ensuring seamless execution and operational continuity. Engaging a new contractor or segregating portions of the work would introduce significant risks of incompatibility, inefficiencies, and delays, jeopardizing CBP's ability to meet its mission objectives.

Work Details
The contract involves the recapitalization and upgrades of existing Multi-Energy Portal systems. The work requires a single contractor due to the proprietary nature of the technology involved and the unique expertise required for system integration. Key points include:
1) Engaging a new contractor through competitive procurement was deemed impractical due to risks associated with system design knowledge gaps.
2) Segregating portions of the work would create inefficiencies and increase risks related to operational timelines and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
3) Leidos has established relationships with port authorities, facilitating efficient coordination for timely execution.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at various ports where existing Multi-Energy Portal systems are located.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for Multi-Energy Portal (MEP) systems appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior CBP awards under IDIQ vehicle 70B03C21D00000004, where Leidos is the awardee on an IDIQ valued at $146,062,596 (03/02/21–11/15/26) and a related delivery order valued at $7,375,530 (03/02/21–12/31/25). The prior work is described as providing and upgrading Multi-Energy Portal systems and services at ports of entry, which aligns with the current requirement for recapitalization and upgrades of existing MEP systems and continued integration with installed infrastructure.