The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is inviting innovators and technology companies to submit ideas that could revolutionize the way operational data is collected in security environments. In an effort to improve the efficiency and performance of screening technology at airports, TSA is seeking cost-effective automated solutions to replace traditional, human-intensive data collection methods.
This effort is being facilitated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP). This program is designed to procure innovative commercial solutions under non-Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) authorities. The program, under Section 880 of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), extends from December 2022 to 2027 and will commit DHS to competitively procure cutting-edge goods, technologies, and services. be able to. The CSOP is designed to streamline the acquisition process, simplify contract terms, and reduce administrative burden and costs for both government and industry participants.
The focus of this CSOP request is to enhance TSA's capabilities in automated field data collection. This includes the amount of time passengers spend at various points, such as the Travel Document Checker (TDC) podium, how long it takes passengers to retrieve their belongings, and the duration and reason for secondary checks, which current security equipment cannot detect. This includes collecting data that cannot be used.
TSA's Innovation Task Force (ITF) is eager to collaborate with companies that can provide new perspectives and technologies to address these challenges. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals and written preparations to the ITF by the deadline of May 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm (EST).
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