The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) branch is conducting market research on a wide variety of both advanced software algorithms and developmental algorithms concepts that are applicable to security screening, in order to improve threat detection, decrease false alarms, and increase overall throughput. S&T is gathering feasibility data through the Request for Information with a view to potentially license algorithms for use in security screening. These screening systems are deployed at the nation’s airports for screening personnel, luggage and cargo for threats such as explosives, weapons and other contraband. The program, which is being coordinated with the Transportation Security Administration’s Chief Technology Office, would enable third party participation in algorithm development for use in another vendor’s detection system. Sol. No. OPO-09-00000-RFI. Respond by Feb. 27. Contact: Alula Abera, contract specialist, 202-254-6896, [email protected].