TSA Initiating Qualification Process to Support Checkpoint CT

The Transportation Security Administration is establishing a Checkpoint Property Screening System (CPSS) qualification process for checkpoint computed tomography (CT) systems. The agency says that the CT systems are “the most impactful technology available to address the rapidly-evolving threats in airports checkpoints.” TSA will evolve the CT technology to meet its mission by continuing to work within the trade space established by the thresholds and objectives defined in the Accessible Property Screening System (APSS) Operational Requirements Document. For each incremental enhancement, TSA intents to establish updates to the existing CPSS Functional Requirements Document that speaks to the area within the trade space that meets the incremental enhancements acceptable baseline. The intention of the qualification process is to test and qualify systems to TSA standards, verify an executable manufacturing process, ensure operational supportability with particular attention to minimizing the logistics footprint, implement human systems integration, ensure affordability, and demonstrate system integration, interoperability, safety, and utility. Sol. No. 70T040CPSSQPL. Contact: Jacqueline Stader, contracting officer, [email protected]

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TSA Publishes Cloud Strategy 2.0

The Transportation Security Administration has publicized its Cloud Strategy 2.0 to engage with industry as to the direction of the agencies future cloud activities. The strategy describes how the agency will adopt and integrate cloud-based services in support of its overall mission. The publication is the first step for TSA in adopting a “Cloud First” strategy for all new information technology services and a “Cloud Smart” strategy for existing applications. Sol. No. 70T03020I9BCIO401. Contact: Matthew Ashurst, contracting officer, [email protected], 571-227-5376.

PNNL Helping CBP Redesign Mobile Radiation Portal Monitor

The Energy Department’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has issued a Sources Sought notice for a used truck to help it work with Customs and Border Protection on a redesign of the mobile radiation portal monitor (mRPM). Sol. No. 531405. Contact: Paula Miller, contracting professional, [email protected], 509-375-3616.

OBIM Plans Industry Day for Mission Systems Lifecycle Support

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) and the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer will host an Industry Day in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30 to discuss Mission Systems Lifecycle Support. OBIM will use the event to share its vision for the MSLS requirement and to receive industry feedback. Respond by Oct. 22. Contact: OPO Industry Liaison, [email protected].