Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11784
TSA Seeks Voluntary Real-Time Checkpoint Wait-Time Data from Airport and Aircraft Operators
Buyer
Transportation Security Administration
Posted
June 11, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-11784
NAICS
488190, 488999
This opportunity involves the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeking voluntary participation from airport and aircraft operators for real-time checkpoint wait-time data collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a data collection initiative, not a product or equipment procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Real-Time Wait-Time (RTWT) data collection service - Aggregated, electronic submission of average passenger wait times at security checkpoints - Data must not include personally identifiable information - Data will be used for operational insight and public sharing via the MyTSA app - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Participation is voluntary for airport and aircraft operators - Data must be aggregated and anonymized - Initiative supports transparency and efficiency in checkpoint operations - Aligned with section 1922 of the TSA Modernization Act - No hardware, software, or specific part numbers are being procured; the request is solely for data collection services
Description
This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The collection involves gathering Real-Time Wait-Time (RTWT) data from airport or aircraft operators, which measures the average time passengers spend in checkpoint queues. The data is aggregated, does not include personally identifiable information, and is collected electronically as arranged with the relevant airport or aircraft operator. The purpose is to provide TSA with real-time insight into checkpoint operational tempo and to share this data publicly via the MyTSA mobile application.