Designated Aviation Channeling Service

The Tampa International Airport has awarded a contract to Telos Corporation for designated aviation channeling services, including background checks and fingerprint-based criminal history records checks. The contract is worth up to $500,000 and will run from March 6, 2025, to March 5, 2030. The services are required by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that applicants meet established background checks prior to receiving an Airport ID and obtaining unescorted access to secured Airport areas. Key aspects of the contract include: • Background checks and fingerprint-based criminal history records checks • Security Threat Assessment • Airport ID and unescorted access to secured Airport areas • Compliance with Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security Regulations • Sole source purchase due to no other authorized vendor being able to supply the required goods and services