Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08981
TSA Requests Public Comment on Security Threat Assessment Information Collection for Hazardous Materials Endorsement Applicants
Buyer
Transportation Security Administration
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-08981
NAICS
926120
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is inviting public comment on the extension of its Security Threat Assessment (STA) information collection for individuals seeking a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) on a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory information collection process, not a procurement of goods or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of biometric (e.g., fingerprints) and biographic information from HME applicants - Security vetting of applicants to determine eligibility for HME - Optional customer satisfaction survey for applicants - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must submit to a federal background check as required by law - Online renewal options are available for eligible applicants - The process is designed to be comparable with other federal background checks (e.g., TWIC) - TSA must determine that applicants do not pose a security threat before HME is issued - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice, as it is a request for public comment on an information collection process.
Description
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting public comment on the extension of an existing information collection related to the Security Threat Assessment (STA) for individuals applying for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) on a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This collection involves the voluntary submission of biometric and biographic information by drivers to assess security threats. The process supports TSA's mandate to ensure that no state or the District of Columbia issues an HME unless the driver is cleared by TSA. Comments on this extension are due by July 6, 2026.