Opportunity
Federal Register #1652-0027
TSA Extension for Biometric and Biographic Data Collection for Security Threat Assessments (Hazmat CDL Endorsements)
Buyer
Transportation Security Administration
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
1652-0027
NAICS
541690
This opportunity involves the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeking to extend its information collection for Security Threat Assessments (STA) for individuals applying for Hazardous Materials Endorsements (HME) on Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL). - Government Buyer: - Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security - Office: Information Technology, TSA11 - Services Requested: - Collection and processing of biometric and biographic data for STA - Includes application processing, eligibility determination, renewals, transfers, and customer satisfaction surveys - Estimated annual volume: 238,520 applicants - Unique Requirements: - Data collection is mandated by the USA PATRIOT Act - HME must be renewed every 5 years - TSA provides eligibility determinations within 2-3 weeks - Ongoing program improvements such as online renewal and multi-program enrollment - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the service is government-run - Estimated annual cost: $9.8 million
Description
This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), OMB control number 1652-0027, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The collection involves the submission of biometric and biographic information used by TSA to verify identity and conduct a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for issuing a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) to the Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The process includes a customer satisfaction survey and supports compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act requirements. The collection is necessary to determine eligibility for the HME and to improve customer service and program costs.