TSA to Hold Open Architecture and Standards Technical Exchange Meeting
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in conjunction with the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute, and Washington Homeland Security Roundtable will host a Technical Exchange Meeting to discuss open architecture and standards for future security screening capability. The meeting will be held Feb. at the MITRE Corp. in McLean, Va. TSA says that one of the themes that emerged from its Strategic Five Year Technology Investment Plan for Aviation Security last year was the need to explore a “system of systems” approach that leverages a more open system architecture. The purpose of the meeting is to create a forum for TSA and interested industry members to begin a technical exchange regarding data and interface requirements for future screening capability in the areas of passenger and checked baggage. The agency is engaging industry “to define a common vision for an adaptable multilayered and risk-informed approach to aviation security. A key feature of this vision will be an open architecture, adapted to industry standards for image, data exchange, and interfaces that will facilitate the development of new security screening capabilities and integrate data, technologies, and processes within and across airports,” the agency says in a notice. Respond by Feb. 5. Contact: Robyn Peters, [email protected].
DNDO Issues RFI for Radiation Portal Monitor Vendor Data Collection Event
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is hosting a Vendor Data Collection Event to be conducted at the Radiological/Nuclear Countermeasures Test and Evaluation Complex at the Nevada National Security Site in Nevada. The event will allow vendors to evaluate DNDO supplied radiological sources to support system improvements to Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs). The event will not evaluate RPMs. The radiological sources will include special nuclear material, naturally occurring radioactive material, and industrial. Vendors will be responsible for the setup and operation of their RPMs. The collection event will take place between April and June. Sol. No. HSHQDC-16-RFIVDCEvent. Respond by Jan. 27. Contact: Matthew Robertson, [email protected], 202-254-7163.
DHS S&T Cyber Division Plans R&D Showcase
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate Cyber Security Division in February will host a Research and Development Showcase and Technical Workshop. The event will be held Feb. 17-19 in the Washington, DC area. Sol. No. HSHQDC-16-Q-00085. Contact: Donna Wright, [email protected], 202-254-5880.
TSA Plans Small Business Industry Engagement Day
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will host its first Small Business Industry Engagement Day on Feb. 17 at agency headquarters in Arlington, Va. Program managers from various organizations within TSA will brief their respective contract portfolios to allow contractors to gain understanding of TSA’s mission and contract requirements. TSA is interested in small businesses that have extensive past performance in intelligence, intelligence gathering, security risk assessments and mitigation, security technology program management, human capital management, and large dollar acquisition management. Sol. No. HSTS00SMALLBUSINESS. Contact: Robert Boone, director, Small Business Programs, [email protected], 571-227-1067.
Army Seeks Sources for C-IED Interrogation Vehicle with Interrogation Arm
The Army has issued a Request for Information to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support a requirement for an armored counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) interrogation vehicle with interrogation arm. The service is interested in 20 of the vehicles with bold on armor panels for added operator protection, an armored cab, and V-shaped hull. The vehicle should also include an integrated ground penetrating radar. Sol. No. W56HZV16R0039. Respond by Jan. 28. Contact: Andrew Hooven, [email protected].
TSA Issues RFI for Case Tracking Software and Services
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for enterprise case tracking applications that satisfy Equal Employment Opportunity/Civil Rights and the Civil Liberties claims/complaints and statutory reporting requirements. The intent is to identify an application to manage case tracking and provide management functionality. The ideal solution would be an integrated tool set through which government manages and tracks Civil Rights and Civil Liberties cases and monitors performance metrics. Sol. No. TSA-RFI-Case_Tracking_Tool. Respond by Jan. 26. Contact: Sophie Campbell, contract specialist, [email protected], 571-227-1590.
CBP Continues to Survey Market for RVSS Relocatable Towers
Once again, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reissued a market survey announcement for Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS) Relocatable Towers due to changes. The procurement management is being run by the Federal Aviation Administration. The survey was first issued last summer with CBP saying it wants retractable towers that are at least 80-feet tall and can accommodate 2,000 pounds of payload weight for use in the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas. The FAA estimates that between nine and 20 relocatable towers will be needed. The nature of a competition still has yet to be determined and responses to the survey will help the FAA determine if sufficient competition exists for a small business set aside. Sol. No. 23459. Respond by Feb. 5. Contact: Rob LaFollette, contract specialist, [email protected], 405-954-7384.