Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-18124
TSA Solicits Representatives for Technical Roundtables on Security of Unmanned Aircraft Systems BVLOS Operations
Buyer
Transportation Security Administration
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-18124
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking industry input for developing security program requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Purpose: - Solicit participation from representatives of UAS BVLOS operators and industry associations in technical roundtables - Gather input to inform TSA-approved security program model language for UAS BVLOS operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities listed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Participation limited to TSA-validated representatives of UAS BVLOS operators or industry associations - All participants must be approved for access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI) - Non-disclosure agreement required - Roundtables are closed to the public
Description
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is soliciting individuals to participate in technical roundtables to provide input relevant to developing model language for TSA-approved security programs for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). These roundtables are closed to the public and participation is limited to TSA-validated representatives of UAS BVLOS operators or industry associations. Participants must obtain TSA approval for access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI). The roundtables aim to inform TSA's security program requirements for UAS BVLOS operations.