Request for Information (RFI) -Services to Electronically Transmit Airline Data

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting market research to gain a greater understanding of available options for services to electronically transmit airline data, including passenger name records and cargo manifests. The CBP is seeking information on vendors that can provide managed network and messaging services, including IP network access, socket to socket connections, and messaging queuing services. The ideal vendor should have established connectivity with the airline community and be able to test and certify with air carriers, CBP, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Some key requirements for the vendor include: • Providing Ethernet Internet Protocol (IP) connections to the contractor's private global network • Supporting interactive messaging when 7-letter IATA Addressing is used by airlines • Providing unlimited Type B messaging • Supporting service order changes • Providing global aviation industry expertise and customer service • Complying with administrative, physical, and technical security controls to ensure the Government's security requirements are met