Open Broad Agency Announcement - Screening at Speed Program
ID: 70RSAT22RB00000001Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSSCI TECH ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AJ13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e9b7710f48494409aac1c3c2f54e766b/view
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    Special Notice: Homeland Security, Department of - Open Broad Agency Announcement - Screening at Speed Program

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has issued an Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Screening at Speed (SaS) Program. This program aims to enhance screening processes and technologies. The announcement is not currently accepting submissions, but a separate posting on SAM.gov will be created for future calls under this BAA.

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    Jennifer K. Koons
    Jennifer.Koons@hq.dhs.gov
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    70RSAT22RB00000001 P00001 SaS BAA.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security is soliciting proposals through an open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Screening at Speed (SaS) Program, aimed at enhancing aviation security technologies and procedures to facilitate quicker passenger screening at checkpoints while addressing evolving threats. This five-year BAA encourages submissions from a diverse range of entities, both domestic and foreign, to develop innovative technologies that can improve efficiency in screening 300+ passengers per hour. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including quality, technical merit, capabilities, experience, and cost reasonableness, with an anticipated funding of $99 million over the duration of the program.
    70RSAT22RB00000001 SaS BAA.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for the Screening at Speed (SaS) program to enhance airport security technologies in response to evolving aviation threats. The five-year program aims to implement rapid screening solutions capable of processing over 300 passengers per lane per hour while integrating emerging technologies. The BAA seeks participation from various contractors, including those from foreign governments, to facilitate collaborative research and development efforts.
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