Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) Qualified Product List (QPL)
- Client
- Department of Homeland Security
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 334511
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Jacqueline Thring
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is establishing a qualification process to create an Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) Qualified Products List (QPL). This process is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202. The TSA seeks to provide industry with details on this qualification process and how to submit products for testing. Bidders must consult the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and to request access to required documentation. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 provide updates and responses to vendor questions concerning the QPL announcement.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from AIT QPL 70T04026QPL7672AIT001 Amendment 0003.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
TSA is establishing a qualification process to evaluate Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) systems for inclusion on a Qualified Products List (QPL). The process evaluates original equipment manufacturer systems against functional requirements for checkpoint threat detection. Only applicants who meet all QPL steps and standards will be listed for potential future procurements.
- Issued by
- Transportation Security Administration
- SSI vetting requests due
- NLT 10 days prior to submission
- Questions due
- No Later Than (NLT) ten (10) days after QPL posting
- Vendor Data Package (VDP) Notice of Intent
- NLT 10 days prior to submission of VDP
- Submission of Certification Data Package (CDP)
- 30 days from notification of VDP approval
- Certification Testing (CERT) at TSL
- 30 days from notification of CDP approval
- Submission of Qualification Data Package (QDP)
- 30 days after receipt of Certification Letter
- Qualification Testing and CVPA at TSIF delivery
- 20 days after Bailment Agreement is signed
- Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) delivery and installation
- 30 days from notification of QT approval
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit questions to Contracting Officer Jacqueline Thring and Thi Nguyen. Submit VDP to Peter Kenny. Submit CDP to Angela Lundberg and [email protected]. Submit QDP to David Bryant and Jacqueline Thring. Mark proprietary and SSI information per 49 CFR Part 1520.
- Place of performance
- Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL), TSA Systems Integration Facility (TSIF), and two or more designated airport locations.
How proposals are evaluated
| Vendor Data Package evaluation per Certification Management Plan | |
| Certification Data Package evaluation per Certification Management Plan | |
| Certification Testing (CERT) against Detection Standards at TSL | |
| Qualification Data Package evaluation per QMP on a first-in, first-out basis | |
| Qualification Testing (QT) against Functional Requirements Document at TSIF | |
| Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessment (CVPA) | |
| Independent Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) at airport locations |
Scope of work
- Functional Category 3 Track 0: Dynamic Motion System for TSA PreCheck Lanes
- Functional Category 3 Track 1: Static Motion System for TSA Standard Checkpoint Lanes
- Functional Category 3 Track 2: Flexible Lane System for TSA PreCheck or Standard Checkpoint Lanes
- Automated Target Recognition (ATR) capability
- Delivery of five production representative systems for testing
- Placement of one system at TSIF
- Placement of four systems at two or more airports for IOT&E
Minimum qualifications
- Must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the product
- Must possess a valid SECRET security clearance or Facility Clearance Level (FCL)
- Must pass TSA Classified and SSI vetting requirements
- Must demonstrate capability to achieve Initial Detection Requirement or submit VDP directly for Full Requirement
Documents to include with the bid
- Vendor Data Package (VDP)
- Certification Data Package (CDP)
- Qualification Data Package (QDP)
- DD Form 254
- TSA Form 2815 Information Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Signed Test Readiness Notification (TRN)
- Developmental Engineering Proposal (DEP) if applicable
- Executed Non-Disclosure Agreements with specified support contractors
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 70T04026QPL7672AIT001
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security
- Buying office
- Transportation Security Administration
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Jan 30, 2027, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Jul 10, 2026
- NAICS
- 334511 · Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Product/service code
- 6350
- Place of performance
- Springfield, VA
- Contracting contact
- Jacqueline Thring
[email protected] - Additional contact
- Thi Nguyen
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
AMENDMENT 0003: The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to provide responses to vendor questions and update the QPL Announcement document. QPL Announcement Amendment 0003 shall be used when submitting under this QPL. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDMENT 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide responses to vendor questions and update the QPL Announcement document. QPL Announcement Amendment 0002 shall be used when submitting under this QPL. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 in support of an Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested. Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation. Amendment 0001 is added to show changes to the QPL announcement. They changes are shown via track changes.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (70T040) with descriptions matching "advanced imaging", performed in VA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC.70T04023C7672N002 · PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (AIT) | $10.9M | Sep 27, 2030 |
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC.70T04025C7672N003 · THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROCURE ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (AIT) UNITS AND THE ASSOCIATED SHI | $23.3M | Sep 28, 2028 |
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC.70T04025F7672N011 · THIS FIRM FIXED PRICED TASK ORDER IS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORTING SE | $2.2M | Jun 30, 2028 |
| LIBERTY DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.70T04023C7573N006 · DEVELOPMENT OF ON PERSON SCREENING CAPABILITIES FOR OPEN ARCHITECTURE AND HIGH-DEFINITION | $2.1M | Sep 21, 2026 |
| LIBERTY DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.70T04022C7573N004 · HIGH DEFINITION - ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (HD-AIT) WIDE BAND UPGRADE KIT FOR CERTIFICA | $1.9M | Dec 29, 2024 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 334511, performed in VA
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC70B02C23F00000876 · DO #1 AWARD | $15.7M | Aug 31, 2029 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)70B02C23F00000862 · DO #1 AWARD | $18.1M | Aug 31, 2029 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC70B02C26F00000257 · CONSOLIDATED TOWERS AND SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT | $72.8M | May 31, 2029 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)70B02C26F00000258 · CONSOLIDATED TOWERS AND SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT | $63.5M | May 26, 2029 |
| DRONESHIELD LLC70B02C26P00000225 · DRONESHIELD WARRANTIES | $129.0K | Nov 1, 2028 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 334511, since Oct 1, 2023
910 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ELBITAMERICA, INC.$346.1M
- 2. ANALOGIC CORP$179.5M
- 3. GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC$87.5M
- 4. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)$80.3M
- 5. TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, INC.$73.6M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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