CBP Seeks Information on Multifunction Tactical Sensor
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research of a multifunction tactical sensor. The agency says the information it obtains will be used to assess the market’s capability to successfully meet its social media software tool requirements and to determine the availability and capability of small businesses. Sol. No. 20079206. Respond by July 29. Contact: Minh Ha Do, contract specialist, [email protected]
, 202-325-4021.
TSA Plans RFP for Screening Services at San Francisco International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in August plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for private screening services at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The agency says in a pre-solicitation notice that the services include comprehensive screening of passengers and personal property. The agency plans to award a five year contract that has a base-year and four option years. Covenant Aviation is currently providing private screening services at SFO under contract with TSA. Sol. No. HSTS05-14-R-SPP038. Respond by July 31. Contact: Ian Somppi, contract specialist, 571-227-5406, [email protected].
Joint PEO-CBD Seeks Sources for Man-Portable Rad Detection System
The Joint Program Executive Officer for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) has issued a Request for Information from industry on its ability to develop and produce a Man-Portable Radiological Detection System (MRDS). The office’s Joint Project Manager for Radiological and Nuclear Defense will use the information to optimize an MRDS acquisition strategy. The goal of the MRDS program is to provide a networked system that a small team of CBRN and technical reconnaissance warfighters can transport and use quickly and easily to produce a site picture of radiological and nuclear hot spots and to facilitate definition of priority areas for follow-on tasks. Sol. No. W911SR-14-MRDS. Respond by Aug. 24. Contact: Lenore Paseda, [email protected], 410-436-4399.
TSA Issues Challenge to Design Next-Generation Queue for PreCheck
To adapt and support the expanding population of travelers that are using the PreCheck trusted traveler line at some of the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a challenge for the Next Generation Checkpoint Queue Design Model to apply a scientific and simulation modeling approach to meet quest design and configuration needs of the dynamic security screening environment. In addition, the new design should include standard, premier passenger, employee and flight crews, and wheelchair access lines. The agency will payout $15,000 total under the challenge, with at least one award of at least $5,000 and no award smaller than $2,500. Sol. No. TSA25-04-02481. Respond by Aug. 15. Contact: Susan Messina, [email protected].
DHS Plans Small Business Outreach Session in August
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will host a small business vendor outreach session on Aug. 14 in Washington, DC. The session will allow small companies to meet with Small Business Specialists from the procurement offices of the various components to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities. Contact: Sharon Davis, Small Business Advocate, [email protected], 202-447-0104.