Professional Security Services for Aviation Worker Screening

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Authority in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking professional security services to screen aviation workers who access secured or sterile areas within the airport terminal. The agency is attempting to enhance insider threat deterrence and detection by identifying unauthorized weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and other prohibited items. This operation must comply with the airport security program, national amendments, security directives, and standard operating procedures. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to provide staffing to conduct these screenings each workday. All performance of the work will occur offsite, and only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from interested bidders. The agency will host a pre-bid meeting on July 6, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 10, 2026. The agency has not provided specific evaluation criteria in the initial announcement.