Opportunity
SAM #70T04026C7503N001
Award Justification for Secure Identity Management Support Bridge Contract
Buyer
Transportation Security Administration
Posted
September 09, 2026
Identifier
70T04026C7503N001
NAICS
541690, 541512
This award justification concerns a bridge contract for Secure Identity Management Support (SIMS) services for the Transportation Security Administration's Trusted Traveler & Credentialing office. - Award is for a six-month bridge contract to Identification Technology Partners, Inc. - Structured as a three-month base period plus three one-month option periods - Services include technical development, support, operations, and maintenance of biometric and identity systems - Covers biometric vetting, Rap Back services, IDENT/HART biometric enrollment and vetting - Includes biometric standards compliance, automated rap sheet parsing and scoring, and data management (including AI methodologies) - Sole source award justified due to incumbent's unique expertise and cleared staff - Ensures uninterrupted mission-critical support during transition to a competitive follow-on task order - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities listed - No competing OEMs or products identified; focus is on specialized service provision
Description
The attached Justification & Approval is in regards to the award made for the Secure Identity Management Support Bridge.