What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe 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.
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
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Vendor Data Package evaluation per Certification Management Plan | Not specified |
| Certification Data Package evaluation per Certification Management Plan | Not specified |
| Certification Testing (CERT) against Detection Standards at TSL | Not specified |
| Qualification Data Package evaluation per QMP on a first-in, first-out basis | Not specified |
| Qualification Testing (QT) against Functional Requirements Document at TSIF | Not specified |
| Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessment (CVPA) | Not specified |
| Independent Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) at airport locations | Not specified |
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 your response
- 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
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- 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.
Incumbent and award research
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.70T04026C7672N003 · THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROCURE ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SHIPPING, | $3.0M | Sep 24, 2029 |
| 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 |
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC.70T04026F7672N010 · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO PROCURE THE NECESSARY SERVICES TO DEPLOY THE 3.76 ALGORITH | $1.5M | Sep 29, 2027 |
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 | $124.4M | May 31, 2029 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)70B02C26F00000258 · CONSOLIDATED TOWERS AND SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT | $63.5M | May 26, 2029 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC70T04026C7573N010 · THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF UP TO 174 BULK RESOLUTION TECHNOLOGY (BRT) SYST | $10.7M | Mar 29, 2029 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 334511, since Oct 1, 2024
673 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ELBITAMERICA, INC.$336.5M
- 2. ANALOGIC CORP$143.4M
- 3. GENERAL DYNAMICS ONE SOURCE LLC$138.3M
- 4. TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE, LLC$73.6M
- 5. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. (OF VIRGINIA)$66.1M
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.