# SAM #TSA25-04-0648 

TSA policy for approval of independent third-party TSE acceptance testing organizations

**Buyer:** Transportation Security Administration
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2028
**Identifier:** TSA25-04-0648
**NAICS:** 541380, 541330

TSA has issued a policy for organizations seeking approval to independently test certain transportation security equipment (TSE).
- **Purpose:** The policy covers independent acceptance testing of donated TSE, bailed TSE when it is not TSA-funded, and non-TSA-funded commercial changes to TSA-owned TSE.
- **Who may apply:** Organizations seeking initial approval may apply; currently approved organizations may submit renewal applications. Applications and questions should be sent to ATR@tsa.dhs.gov and address the approval criteria checklist in Appendix A.
- **Key requirements:** Testing organizations must be approved by TSA, independent of entities that installed or materially supported the work, and use TSA program-management-office-approved test plans and configuration baselines. They must provide required notifications, reports, data sheets, and supporting evidence. TSA retains authority over final acceptance and deployment decisions.
- **Testing activities:** Depending on the approved plan, work may include FAT&E, FAT, SAT, ORT, NTT, and Operational Run-In.
- **Approval timing:** Approval is valid for up to two years. Reapproval applications are due at least 60 calendar days before expiration; the policy is reviewed at least every two years.
- **Funding and opportunity status:** Testing is generally funded by the donor, sponsor, airport, airline, or commercial entity unless TSA directs otherwise. This is a policy notice, not a solicitation or contract award; TSA will not reimburse application preparation or submission costs.
- **Notice details:** TSA Test and Evaluation Division policy, version 2.0, dated November 3, 2026. No specific OEMs, equipment models, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

### Description

<p><strong>Description:</strong></p>

<p>The attached policy&mdash;<em>TSA Test and Evaluation Division Policy for the TSA-Approved Independent Third-Party Acceptance Testing of Donated, Bailed, and Non-TSA-Funded Transportation Security Equipment (Version 2.0)</em>&mdash;outlines the process and criteria for organizations to become a Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-approved Third-Party Acceptance Testing organization to support the Capability Acceptance Process (CAP), bailed TSE, and non-TSA-funded commercial TSE activities.</p>

<p>TSA posted an earlier version of this policy as part of Special Notice TSA25-04-03669.</p>

<p>Prospective organizations seeking initial approval&mdash;and currently approved organizations submitting two-year renewal packages&mdash;may submit an application package in standard PDF or Microsoft Office format addressing the approval criteria checklist in Appendix A of the attached policy to <strong>ATR@tsa.dhs.gov</strong> for consideration. You may direct any questions regarding application format or required documentation to <strong>ATR@tsa.dhs.gov</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p>

<p>This Special Notice is a public posting of TSA policy and procedures for becoming a TSA-approved Third-Party Acceptance Testing organization. It is <strong>not</strong> a solicitation, and responses to this notice will not result in a TSA contract award.</p>

<p>Participation is strictly voluntary, and the U.S. Government will not pay or reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting an application package.</p>

<p>Further information on the Capability Acceptance Process can be found at: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/capability-acceptance-process.</p>

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