SAM #TSA25-04-0628

TSA Acceptance Testing Support Services (ATSS) Market Research Opportunity

This opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks industry input for Acceptance Testing Support Services (ATSS) covering Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) used in passenger and baggage screening. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Testing and Evaluation Division (TED), Acquisition Program Management (APM) - Services Requested: - Acceptance Testing Support Services (ATSS) for TSA security equipment - Program management, engineering, technical, software, logistics, manufacturing, assembly, validation, execution, and reporting for factory, site, operational, and verification testing - Test Article Management & Logistics for checkpoint and baggage screening systems - Manufacturing and assembly of test kits and articles - Test and Evaluation Engineering/Technical Support including cybersecurity and data management - Execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), and Verification Testing (VT) - Deliverables and reporting (plans, schedules, trackers, status updates) - Transition support for contract in/out, inventory, and data transfer - Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for CONUS/OCONUS testing - Notable Requirements: - Strict performance standards for testing and reporting - Protection of classified information - Section 508 and IT security compliance - Oversight of third-party and OEM self-acceptance testing - High throughput: ~1,660 tests annually across 800 locations, over 20 TSE configurations - White papers requested detailing experience, staffing, logistics, and oversight - Blackout periods for testing during major holidays - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are mentioned; focus is on comprehensive testing services for a wide range of security equipment.

Description

TSA conducts various types of testing on Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) that is used to screen passengers and baggage as well as on certain other equipment used by TSA, including Acceptance Testing. TSA currently purchases Acceptance Testing under a commercial, single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

TSA is issuing this supplemental Request for Information (hereinafter RFI) to obtain additional information to help TSA understand market capabilities.  The original RFI was posted as notice TSA25-04-0500.

Please note that TSA has not made any final decisions regarding the contract vehicle(s) to be used (i.e. contract type, contract vehicle, set asides, etc).

Please see attached documents for more information.

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