TSA Issues Targeted BAA for Future Checkpoint Screening Needs; Higher Throughput
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to meet the latest version of the Accessible Property Screening System (APSS) Detection Standard, which will require higher levels of detection for explosives and other, non-explosive, prohibited items for checkpoint screening. A new version of the APSS Detection Standards is slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2017. The T-BAA is also focused on meeting the higher throughput goals of 300 passengers per hour or greater, which also means 600 items per hour or greater. The agency says that advanced algorithms capable of detecting all the prohibited items at the increased passenger loads and lower false alarm rates will be required while reducing the cognitive decision load on Transportation Security Officers and various agents in the checkpoint security system. TSA says its open architecture initiatives is a key element of the T-BAA to expand the opportunity for innovation, especially for third party algorithms and increase the ability for original equipment manufacturers to deliver the needed capability with such partnerships. Sol. No. HSTS04-17-R-BAA226. Respond by Aug. 15. Contact: Melyssa Bertucci, [email protected].
DHS Issues RFI for Strategic Sourcing of Checkpoint X-Ray Systems; Biothreats Mentioned
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Checkpoint X-Ray. The department says that in support of its mission and to meet the various needs of individual components efficiently and effectively, it is contemplating leasing and or buying single-view and multi-view checkpoint X-Ray systems to conduct security screening at mailrooms and entrance points at airport terminals, seaports, buildings and border areas. The RFI says that the department is interested in adding capabilities to the scanning and identification of biological materials and organics with the multi-view systems through automated threat recognition software that screens for biological threats. Currently, no X-Ray systems can detect biothreats. Sol. No. HSTS04-17-I-XRAY01. Respond by Oct. 6. Contact: Keith Himmelberger, contract specialist, [email protected].
CBP Surveys Market for 10-Print Fingerprint Scanners
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a pre-solicitation notice seeking information and comments from industry to help form an acquisition strategy for about 1,500 10-Print Fingerprint Scanners. The market survey was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, which will manage the acquisition on behalf of CBP. CBP’s Office of Field Operations uses the scanners for its biometric entry exit system. The current scanners are dated and are reaching their end of service life. The agency says the firewire connections for most of its 10-print scanners are not compatible with new personal computers. Sol. No. 27847. Contact: Robert LaFollette, [email protected], 405-954-7384.
DTIC Conducting Market Research on Homeland Defense Center
The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency in support of the Defense Technical Information Center, which is a field activity managed by the assistant secretary of defense for Research and Engineering, is conducting market research to determine industry capability to perform Information Analysis Center Basic Center Operations in the focus areas of Homeland Security and Defense, Biometrics, Medical, Cultural Studies, and Alternative Energy, which is collectively referred to Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) BCO. Sol. No. FA8075-17-HDIACBCO. Respond by Aug. 25. Contact: Shawn Anderson, contracting officer, [email protected], 402-232-1465.
DHS Issues RFI for Support IED Capabilities Database
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate, Infrastructure Protection, Protective Security Coordination Division and Office of Bombing Prevention have issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from vendors and organizations able to operate, maintain and enhance the National Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Capabilities Analysis Database (NCCAD). The NCCAD helps DHS and its stakeholders to deter, detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to attacks that use improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Sol. No. HSHQDC-17-RFI-00008. Contact: Crystal Lesesne, contract specialist, [email protected], 202-447-5733.
TSA Issues RFP for Replacement EDS at Indianapolis Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for medium-speed explosive detection systems (EDS) for an inline checked baggage inspection system at Indianapolis International Airport. The RFP was originally expected to be released in April. The agency expects to purchase 10 systems. Sol. No. TSA25-04-02554. Respond by Aug. 31. Contact: Siobhan Mullen, Contract Specialist, [email protected].
DHS Seeks Information on Architecture, Development and Platform Tech Services
The Department of Homeland Security Office of the Chief Information Officer has issued a Sources Sought notice for Architecture, Development, and Platform Technical Services (ADaPTS), highly specialized technical support services that will assist it in executing and accomplishing its mission objectives. DHS needs to modernize several of its existing business applications to migrate off unsupported platforms and improve the efficiency of OCIO’s application delivery functions. The office’s intent is to build these applications based on a suite of reusable services. DHS plans to award multiple contracts under a Blanket Purchase Agreement worth up to $250 million. Sol. No. HSHQDC-17-DHS_ADaPTS. Respond by Aug. 25. Contact: Mae Kim, contract specialist, [email protected], 202-447-5604.
DHS NPPD Issues RFI for Support of Chemical Security Analysis Tool
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Infrastructure Security Compliance Division has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for continued support of the Chemical Security Analysis Tool (CSAT). The NPPD wants information from vendors and organizations with the capability of standing up DHS’ designated cloud/hybrid environments for classified and unclassified processing, transitions/migration of existing data and systems from the current environments to the new cloud/hybrid environments, continued support in the operational applications throughout the transition, and more. The CSAT is a suite of online applications designed to facilitate compliance with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards regulatory program. Sol. No. HSHQDC-17-RFI-0008. Contact: Crystal Lesesne, [email protected].
Coast Guard Requests Information on Robotic Aircraft for Sensor Program
The Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center has issued a Request for Information under the Robotic Aircraft for Sensor Program (RASP-M) for market research to assess small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) payloads for determining potential use by the maritime first responder community and Department of Homeland Security components. The Coast Guard is working with DHS’ Science and Technology branch on RASP-M. Previously, a Robotic Aircraft for Maritime Public Safety project was completed by the RDC and S&T for evaluating sUAS and electro-optical infrared payloads. The follow-on effort will focus on additional payloads other than standard EO/IR technologies for use on sUAS in a maritime environment. Sol. No. HSCG32-17-I-R00031. Respond by Sept. 5. Helen Carnes, [email protected], 860-271-2843.