Global Distribution System (GDS)
ID: 70T03025_RFI_GDSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- RELOCATION: TRAVEL AGENT (V302)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/acb800ef790d42ecb0e89ea5168be903/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is seeking information from potential business sources regarding a Global Distribution System (GDS) for travel services. The GDS must be a commercial-off-the-shelf solution that allows for scheduling, hotel reservations, and flight ticketing, with a focus on security and compliance with TSA's requirements. This system is critical for supporting government operations across multiple facilities and must ensure that all data is housed within the United States. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications by May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with responses directed to Michele Reeves at Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov. This notice serves as a market research tool and is not a request for proposals.

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    Michele Reeves
    (609) 813-3371
    Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov
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