Department of Homeland Security · Transportation Security Administration · TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Sources Sought response
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
TSA25-04-0644
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
488190
Product service code
C1BE
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-16
Response deadline
Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Springfield, VA
Contracting contact
siobhan.mullen@tsa.dhs.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 488190 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day Important Dates: Industry Day Registration Deadline -- 3:00 PM EDT on Friday, November 13, 2026 Industry Day -- 9:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 1. Introduction For over 10 years, TSA has held regular events to engage with external aviation security stakeholders, including airports, airport designers, airlines, equipment vendors, industry groups, and other domestic and international industry stakeholders in support of TSA’s mission. TSA has capitalized on these events to: Promote TSA’s checkpoint system of systems designs and standards; Encourage collaboration within the aviation security community; Share best practices from a variety of operating environments, facility sizes, and capabilities; Learn about the latest security technology advances and industry innovations; and Engage with stakeholders early in the design process to allow TSA to influence designs and support public-private partnerships. 2. Purpose The Domestic Aviation Design Industry Day is a forum for engaging the communities implementing aviation security in a collaborative environment, consistent with TSA strategic priorities to Improve Security, Safeguard the Transportation System, and Accelerate Action. 3. Event Description: Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams) TSA intends to cover updates related to the Checkpoint Requirements and Planning Guide (CRPG), the Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS), and Donations. 4. Agenda (See attached) 5. Required Criteria for Attendance: Participation in the Industry Day is limited to representatives from the following organization categories: a. Transportation security equipment manufacturers; b. Checkpoint designers; c. Checked baggage inspection system designers; d. Systems integrators; e. Airlines; f. Airport authorities; g. Aviation industry associations; and h. Federal, state, and local government entities. To be considered for attendance, each responding organization must submit a one- to three-sentence summary describing its relevant experience and any other pertinent information demonstrating that it qualifies under one or more of the categories listed above. 6. Registration: The following information must be submitted (with the information in Section 5) to CheckpointRequirements@tsa.dhs.gov no later than 3:00 PM EDT on Friday, November 13, 2026 in the format below: Attendee First Name, Attendee Last Name, Agency/Company/Airport, Attendee Email Address/ Category/Categories per Section 5, one- to three-sentence summary describing Relevant Experience and any other pertinent information demonstrating qualification under the referenced category. TSA will send a confirmation email with Industry Day details to those who are accepted by TSA to attend this Industry Day. Acceptance from TSA for attendance at this event is subject to TSA’s sole review and discretion. Satisfaction of the Required Criteria for Attendance, registration for the event, and acceptance by TSA is required. 7. Post Industry Day Any questions or comments after the industry day should be directed to CheckpointRequirements@tsa.dhs.gov. **Disclaimer- This Industry Day is being held for market research and industry engagement. Attendance is voluntary and the Government will not pay for attendance or travel. Organizations responding to this announcement are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their responses to this announcement and with attendance.**
Contact
Point of contact
Siobhan Mullen
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
siobhan.mullen@tsa.dhs.gov
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