Used Luggage
ID: FY2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONCREDENTIALING, SCREENING & INTELLIGENCE ANALYSISSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

NAICS

Used Merchandise Retailers (459510)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e363f17eab064519bce1878cefd7b754/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is seeking qualified vendors to supply various types of used luggage, both soft-sided and hard-sided, for training purposes. The procurement aims to obtain clean and functional luggage filled with a randomized assortment of used clothing and toiletry items, mimicking the baggage typically found in airports, with shipments required on a quarterly basis. This initiative is crucial for maintaining TSA's operational effectiveness in training scenarios, ensuring realistic baggage handling experiences for personnel. Interested vendors should submit their responses by 1:00 PM EDT on November 8, 2024, to the designated contacts, Melany Pollock and Kayla Poole, with an estimated contract value exceeding $4 million over a potential five-year period.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melany Pollock
    (571) 227-3860
    Melany.Pollock@tsa.dhs.gov
    Kayla Poole
    Kayla.Poole@tsa.dhs.gov
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    New K-9 Training Luggage BPA SOW Recompete 11.01.2024.docx
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking vendors to supply various types of used luggage, both soft-sided and hard-sided, along with specific contents resembling airport traveler baggage. This quarterly procurement requires that all luggage be clean, functional, and packed with a randomized assortment of sizes and colors. Each shipment must include an assortment of used clothing (minimum 50% fill) and at least three differing toiletry items per bag, ensuring no leaking products. The vendor is responsible for all shipping costs and must coordinate with TSA for delivery details, which will be made available upon award completion. The contract spans five years with delivery expected within 30 days of each order. Compliance with TSA’s rigorous inspection guidelines and proper documentation using DHS Form 700-21 is mandatory to facilitate the quality check of shipments. This RFP is pivotal in maintaining TSA’s operational effectiveness in training contexts by ensuring the availability of realistic baggage scenarios. The contract emphasizes clarity in specifications, ensuring only suitable luggage is accepted for TSA training purposes.
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