# TSA Reviews Private Airport Screening

On October 13, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration said it is reviewing its Screening Partnership Program after discontinuing Gold+, citing unclear industry incentives and an uncertain program purpose. TSA is exploring ways to expand private airport screening and connect contractor arrangements with checkpoint modernization, but there is no active replacement solicitation or announced timeline. The discontinued Gold+ effort had been a potential $12.9 billion IDIQ, not an active contract opportunity.

- Contractors can prepare capability materials addressing screening technology, workforce continuity, security outcomes, and clear participation incentives—the issues identified as relevant to a potential program direction.
- Procurement teams should distinguish TSA’s ongoing program review from an open solicitation; the previous Gold+ value does not represent currently available work.
- A Homeland Security Summit is scheduled for November 10, 2026. The signal identifies no proposal deadline or replacement procurement schedule.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Sources
- [TSA Weighs SPP Changes After Gold+ Cancellation](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/tsa-screening-partnership-program-gold) - ExecutiveGov