Low Energy Portal X-ray Interference with Radiation Portal Monitors

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for the ruggedization and field testing of a Low Energy Portal (LEP) and Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) prototype. The prototype aims to mitigate x-ray interference issues between LEP systems and RPMs at border ports of entry. The contract will be awarded to Astrophysics, Inc., and the primary place of performance will be in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. The period of performance is 6 months from the date of award. • The contract involves ruggedization of the LEP/RPM prototype and installation at the San Ysidro POE. • Field-testing will culminate in a Site Acceptance Test (SAT). • The results of this effort will be utilized by DHS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to apply to future LEP builds. • The live testing of the synchronized solution aims to improve operational efficiency and support border security priorities.