Summary
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input for statewide body scanner specifications to detect concealed contraband while meeting safety, privacy, and accessibility standards. Responses will inform a future competitive procurement and potential statewide contract; the RFI requests information on performance, certifications, ADA compliance, service/support options, data/privacy practices, and cost considerations. The solicitation was posted Jan 15, 2026 and responses are due in late January 2026 (RFI closing date listed as Jan 29, 2026 on the buyer portal listings).