Transportation Security Administration’s Open Architecture Initiatives

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking information from industry partners to support the development of a connected transportation security system of systems based on open architecture principles and solutions. The goal is to improve TSA's security posture, support its frontline workforce, and promote an improved traveler experience. TSA is looking for feedback on various topic areas, including common and accessible data formats and interfaces, system of systems implementation, and subsystem and component development. * The TSA's open architecture vision is to establish a system of systems that allows for the quick adoption of state-of-the-art solutions to address emerging threats and enable a dynamic screening environment. * The TSA is seeking information on the development of common data formats and interfaces, such as the Digital Imaging and Communications in Security (DICOS) standard and the Open Platform Software Library (OPSL). * The TSA is also interested in feedback on the implementation of a system of systems approach, including the development of subsystems and components, and the integration of these systems. * The TSA is looking for industry partners to provide feedback on the technical approach, risk mitigation, cost, and schedule for the development of a connected transportation security system of systems.