Screening Partnership Program Follow-On IDIQ Pre-Solicitation Notice
ID: 70T05024R5900N006Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONMISSION ESSENTIALSSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

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https://sam.gov/opp/53dbb2a01587401bb4ea1f45e9bc4658/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) Follow-On Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive screening of passengers and personal property at participating airports, with an anticipated award of approximately nine contracts to small businesses and six to other than small businesses, based on operational efficiency and competition. This IDIQ contract, expected to span from September 2025 to August 2035, will include task orders tailored to specific airport needs, with a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated to be posted on www.sam.gov in December 2024. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Deandre Rawlings at deandre.rawlings@tsa.dhs.gov or Phillip Smith at phillip.smith1@tsa.dhs.gov, and must monitor the SAM website for updates and the final RFP release.

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    Attachment A - IDIQ Minimum Guarantee Task Order 0001 Statement of Work_Draft.pdf
    The IDIQ Vendor Forum aims to facilitate discussion and updates related to the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), focusing on performance metrics, assessment tools, and new hire processes. The agenda includes opening remarks followed by presentations from key contributors, including Christopher ‘Jason’ Steele on performance metrics and assessment. A segment is dedicated to new hire training and procedures, showing the program's commitment to employee development. The afternoon features a leadership panel, enabling dialogue among senior personnel on essential topics. The forum concludes with closing remarks, reinforcing the significance of collaboration and effective communication within the program. This agenda reflects the government's efforts to ensure quality screening services and training, aligning with broader procurement and operational objectives relevant to federal RFPs and grants.
    Attachment B - IDIQ Pricing Sample Task Order_Draft.xlsx
    The Sample Task Order Pricing Attachment outlines the estimated costs for providing passenger and baggage security screening at ACME Airport, identified as a Category II airport, over a 12-month period. The total federal cost estimate is set at $6,514,560 with specified employee compensation rates of $30.00 for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs), $40.00 for Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs), $50.00 for Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs), and $40.00 for Security Training Instructors (STIs). Proposals must adhere to these rates and staff requirements, suggesting a full-time equivalent staffing level of 47 TSOs, 9 LTSOs, 7 STSOs, and 1 STI based on the TSA Staffing Allocation Model, which considers full-time as 2,088 hours annually. Non-compliance with these conditions may result in proposal disqualification. The document serves as a guide for potential offerors to complete their pricing sheets while ensuring adherence to federal guidelines for employee compensation within security operations at the airport.
    Attachment C - Terms and Conditions ITAR-09494_Draft.pdf
    Attachment D - Past Performance Questionnaire_Draft.pdf
    Attachment E - SAFETY ACT BLOCK DESIGNATION NOTICE_Draft.pdf
    Attachment F - ESTIMATED CONSUMABLES LIST_Draft.pdf
    Attachment G - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE AND REQUIREMENTS.pdf
    Attachment H - SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS_Draft.pdf
    Attachment I - ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS_Draft.pdf
    SPP Follow-On IDIQ - Solicitation_Questions-and-Responses.xlsx
    The document is an attachment from the HSTS05-15-R-SPP047 SPP IDIQ, detailing responses to various solicitation questions regarding the draft RFP. It is structured in a clear tabular format, listing question numbers, related draft RFP paragraphs, page numbers, and topics. The content aims to address inquiries gathered throughout the solicitation process, providing clarifications and updates to potential bidders about specific aspects of the RFP. This attachment is essential for ensuring transparency and clear communication during the bidding process, aiding vendors in understanding requirements and expectations. By addressing up to 176 draft questions, the document plays a critical role in facilitating informed submissions and compliance with the planned federal contract.
    SPP IDIQ DRAFT RFP_70T05024R5900N006.pdf
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