Request for Information (RFI) Color Vision Testing
- Client
- Department of Homeland Security
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/10/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 513210
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Jason Richards
Description
AI GeneratedThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) needs market information regarding a computer-based, scientifically validated color vision testing solution. TSA seeks a self-administered and proctored testing platform that can be deployed across its facilities to automatically display immediate pass/fail results for approximately 26,825 medical exams annually. The agency assigned NAICS code 541519, "Other Computer Related Services," to this effort and anticipates awarding a single contract. Interested parties can submit responses to provide information on relevant experience, technical capabilities, pricing models, and feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement. Submissions must not exceed eight pages in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, using standard margins, 8.5"x11" paper size, and a minimum 11-point font. Applicants must email their responses to TSA no later than 12:00 PM EDT on October 20, 2024. This Request for Information serves strictly as market research and does not constitute a solicitation or form a binding contract.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFI_Computer-Based Color Vision Testing.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking market research for an in-house, computer-based color vision testing solution to conduct approximately 26,825 medical exams across 450 locations. The system must be self-administered by applicants, proctored by agency staff, and provide immediate pass or fail results. Interested vendors in the market landscape are eligible to respond to this request for information.
- Issued by
- Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration
- Responses due
- 12:00 PM EDT on October 19, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit via email in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, maximum 8 pages, standard margins, 8.5"x11" paper size, minimum 11-point font.
- Place of performance
- Over 450 federalized airports and TSA facilities
- Funding
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, FAR 15.101(c)
Scope of work
- Computer-based or digital color vision testing platform operating on standard computers, laptops, tablets, or dedicated workstations
- Self-administered testing system with integrated user instructions requiring minimal proctor intervention
- Automated system displaying immediate definitive pass or fail results without diagnostic data
- Scientifically validated color vision testing system meeting medical and operational standards
- Secure local or government-approved cloud data storage complying with federal security and FedRAMP standards
- Section 508 compliant software and hardware accessibility capabilities
- Hardware and software calibration, warranty, and technical support services
- Support for a small-scale pilot program at 5 to 10 sites prior to full deployment
Minimum qualifications
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Documents to include with the bid
- Capabilities Statement
- Relevant Experience examples
- Draft PWS response and Solution Overview
- Accessibility Conformance Report based on the latest VPAT
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 70T01027I8401N001
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security
- Buying office
- Transportation Security Administration › Workforce & Enterprise Operations
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 8, 2026
- NAICS
- 513210 · Software Publishers
- Product/service code
- 7A21
- Place of performance
- Springfield, VA, 22150
- Contracting contact
- Jason Richards
jason.richards@tsa.dhs.gov - Additional contact
- Tiara Jones
Tiara.jones@tsa.dhs.gov
Read the official notice description
TSA has a requirement for Computer-Based Color Vision Testing. Currently this testing is administered externally through a third-party medical services provider. TSA projects it will need to conduct approximately 26,825 medical exams to meet its hiring goals in the next fiscal year. TSA is interested in understanding the current market landscape, available technologies, pricing structures, and implementation models to improve efficiency, reduce long-term costs, and streamline the hiring process, TSA is exploring options to acquire an in-house, computer-based color vision testing solution to be administered by TSA personnel.
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 (70T010) with descriptions matching "color vision", performed in VA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC70T01020F5EHRM014 · THE PURPOSE OF TASK ORDER 70T01020F5EHRM014 AGAINST RECRUITMENT AND HIRING IDIQ CONTRACT H | $17,056 | May 31, 2021 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Software Publishers). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 513210, performed in VA
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| R.S. MEANS COMPANY LLC70Z08424CDL950005 · AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RS MEANS COST ESTIMATING SOFTWARE. | $280.9K | May 31, 2029 |
| SAYARI LABS INC70B04C26F00001096 · PLATFORM AS A SERVICE PAAS | $4.8M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| PEN-LINK, LTD70B03C26P00000539 · PLX SOFTWARE LICENSES | $1.9M | Sep 29, 2027 |
| QUICKSERIES PUBLISHING INC70T04026P5900N001 · COUNTERTERRORISM APP RENEWAL | $29,736 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| SEARCHLIGHT CYBER LLC70CMSD26P00000140 · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO SUPPORT THE DHS CYBER CRIMES CENTER THROUGH THE PROVISION | $1.7M | Sep 29, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Homeland Security, NAICS 513210, since Oct 1, 2024
325 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC.$183.3M
- 2. REDHAWK IT SOLUTIONS, LLC$29.2M
- 3. ALTANA TECHNOLOGIES INC$16.7M
- 4. HEXORDIA LLC$11.4M
- 5. LCN SERVICES LLC$10.8M
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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