Screening Equipment Deployment Services (SEDS) - Checkpoint (CP)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP 70T04026R7672N005) for Checkpoint Screening Equipment Deployment Services II (SEDS II). This Unrestricted opportunity seeks a contractor to provide full lifecycle management for checkpoint screening technologies, including acquisition, deployment, sustainment, and disposition, to enhance national transportation security. The contract is a Single IDIQ with a potential value of up to $672.49M over an eight-year ordering period.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive deployment services for various checkpoint technologies such as AIT, WTMD, AT X-ray, ETD, BLS, CT, CAT, and CAD. This includes on-site coordination, site surveys, design support, installation, relocation, removal, and testing of equipment. Program management is a core component, encompassing resource and risk management, quality control, and site lead support. A dedicated Program Management Task Order, structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for one base year and seven option years, includes 6-month transition periods and requires deliverables like a Program Management Plan (PMP) and various status reports.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 70T04026R7672N005
- Contract Type: Single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) or Time and Materials (T&M) Task Orders.
- Period of Performance: Eight (8) year ordering period from date of award.
- Minimum Guarantee: $1,000,000.
- Maximum Ceiling: $672,492,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Logistics Support Services), Size Standard: $34.0M.
- Product Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services).
Key Requirements & Compliance
Bidders must adhere to stringent requirements, including comprehensive cybersecurity policies (DHS/TSA directives, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, RMF, ATO, FedRAMP, ICAM) and personnel security (Public Trust, NDAs). Detailed pricing templates (RFP Att2) must be used for equipment, services, and labor. The contract mandates specific reporting deliverables, such as Daily Site Reports (CDRL B001) and Weekly Status Reports (CDRL A004). Extensive decommissioning checklists (CDRL D001 series) are provided for various equipment types, outlining procedures for de-installation, condition assessment, and packaging. All Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Proposals Due: June 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical and Management Approach, Oral Presentation, Past Performance, and Price.
- Weighting: Non-price factors (Technical/Management, Oral Presentation, Past Performance) are significantly more important than Price.
- Award Basis: "Best Value" determination using a trade-off method.
- Submission Instructions: Proposals must be submitted via email in accordance with RFP instructions. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all procurement information and amendments.
Contacts
- Primary Contracting Officer: Lindsay Alexander (lindsay.alexander@tsa.dhs.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Heather Karle (heather.karle@tsa.dhs.gov)
- COR for Program Management: Connie White (Connie.White@tsa.dhs.gov, 571-227-1651)