TSA ATSS RE-COMPETITION

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking market input through a supplemental Request for Information (RFI) for its Acceptance Testing Support Services (ATSS) program, which provides on‑site and remote acceptance testing of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) at factories and TSA facilities. The RFI is intended to shape the upcoming re‑competition of the ATSS contract; no contractual obligations or payments are attached to the response. Respondents must submit a concise white paper (max 10 pages) answering eight functional questions, accompanied by a cover letter (and optional capability statement), via email. Key focus areas include testing capability, surge staffing, schedule volatility handling, remote/document‑based testing, logistics of test articles, technical/engineering support, subcontracting strategy, and oversight of third‑party or OEM testing. Historical workload indicates roughly 1,660 tests across ~800 locations in FY 2025, emphasizing a high‑volume, nationwide testing effort. • Scope includes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Operational‑Readiness Testing (ORT) and Verification Testing (VT) for a wide range of TSE configurations. • Contract will likely be a single‑award or IDIQ vehicle; the current BPA runs until Jan 2 2027, but the future vehicle is undecided. • Respondents must indicate likelihood of participation (scale 1‑10) and any factors that would increase participation; “pitch” language is prohibited. • Critical dates: questions due Oct 2 2026 10 AM EDT; white‑paper submission due Oct 7 2026 10 AM EDT to [email protected] (cc [email protected]). • No budget, contract ceiling, or payment information is disclosed.