SAM #70T04026BAA7573ACD

TSA BAA for Air Cargo Detection Innovation and Demonstrations

TSA is seeking industry-led demonstrations of innovative technologies to improve air-cargo security while keeping cargo operations efficient. - Opportunity: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for air cargo detection, screening, mitigation, and resilience capabilities in TSA-regulated, industry-operated environments. - Interested capabilities: Imaging, artificial intelligence and automated analysis, alarm resolution, risk-based screening, operational integration, and interoperability. - Objectives: Improve threat detection, reduce false alarms, and maintain cargo flow without degrading operations. Submissions may include white papers, pitches, and demonstrations, with evaluation and operational testing involving regulated stakeholders. - Schedule: Questions are due October 29, 2026. Submission windows close January 15, May 15, and October 29, 2027; the BAA closes October 29, 2027. - Important qualification: Demonstrations are government-led and finite in duration. Participation does not commit TSA to purchase any product or service. - Commercial details: No specific OEM, vendor, product, part number, quantity, or contract value is identified.

Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is publicizing the Air Cargo Detection Innovation and Demonstration Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to provide industry with submission requirements to help identify, assess, and demonstrate innovative air cargo detection, screening, mitigation, and resilience capabilities that may improve security effectiveness and operational efficiency across TSA-regulated, industry-operated air cargo environments.

Questions: All questions related to this BAA, including content and submission process questions, shall be submitted to TSA.Innovation@tsa.dhs.gov no later than October 29, 2026.

Submissions:  The BAA will be open until October 29, 2027 with three submission windows:

Window 1: 01/15/2027 Window 2: 5/15/2027 Window 3: 10/29/2027

Vendors shall submit responses by the deadlines identified above via email to TSA.Innovation@tsa.dhs.gov with subject line “Air Cargo BAA 70T04026BAA7573ACD Submission.”

Additional information regarding the Air Cargo Program can be found at the links provided in this posting.

Please see the attached BAA for additional information. Additional Links:• Non-SSI TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL)• TSA Air Cargo Program

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