Screening Partnership Program Follow-On IDIQ Pre-Solicitation Notice
ID: 70T05024R5900N006Type: Presolicitation
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONMISSION ESSENTIALSSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

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https://sam.gov/opp/906f816799d04e0d93b230db664e489b/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is preparing to solicit industry for airport security screening services under the Screening Partnership Program (SPP). The procurement aims to provide comprehensive screening of passengers and personal property at participating airports, with an anticipated Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure that may include multiple awards to both small and large businesses. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational capabilities in airport security as long as screening services are required, with the IDIQ ordering period expected to run from September 2025 through August 2035. Interested parties should monitor the System for Award Management (SAM) website for the final Request for Proposal (RFP), which is estimated to be posted in December 2024, and can reach out to primary contact Deandre Rawlings at deandre.rawlings@tsa.dhs.gov or 1-571-227-5596 for further inquiries.

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