Screening Equipment Deployment Services (SEDS) - Checkpoint (CP)
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Checkpoint Screening Equipment Deployment Services II (SEDS II). This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive services for the deployment, installation, relocation, and removal of various screening equipment at security checkpoints nationwide and potentially OCONUS. The contract is structured as a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a potential value up to $672,492,000.00 over an eight-year ordering period. Proposals are due June 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will manage the full lifecycle of checkpoint screening technologies, including Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), Walk Through Metal Detectors (WTMD), AT X-ray, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), Bottled Liquid Scanners (BLS), Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray, Credential Authorization Technology (CAT), and Chemical Analysis Devices (CAD). Services encompass on-site coordination, surveys, design support, site preparation, electrical and data infrastructure work, shipping, rigging, installation, decommissioning, testing, and site restoration. Program management, including resource, risk, and quality control, along with detailed reporting, is a core requirement. Compliance with TSA's Checkpoint Requirements and Planning Guide (CRPG) and Section 508 accessibility standards is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single 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.
- Contract Value: Minimum guarantee of $1,000,000.00; Maximum ceiling of $672,492,000.00.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside, but includes Small Business Subcontracting Plan goals (e.g., 47% Small Business, 5% Small Disadvantaged Business).
- Product Service Code: R706 (Logistics Support Services).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email, following detailed instructions for Volume I (Technical/Management), Volume II (Past Performance), and Volume III (Price). Evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are: Technical and Management Approach, Oral Presentation, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price. A "Best Value" determination will be made using a trade-off method.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Cutoff: May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM ET.
- Proposal Due Date: June 9, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.
- Primary Contact: Lindsay Alexander (lindsay.alexander@tsa.dhs.gov).
- Secondary Contact: Heather Karle (heather.karle@tsa.dhs.gov).
Important Notes
This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with Amendment 3 extending the proposal due date and providing updated RFP Attachment 2 (Pricing Sheet). Bidders must utilize the latest "RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_Amendment 3.xlsx" for their cost proposals, which details pricing templates, labor rates, equipment specifications, and specific packaging/cleaning requirements. Extensive cybersecurity and information assurance requirements, including NIST standards, RMF, and data protection for CUI/PII, are outlined in Contract Att17. Clarifications from vendor Q&A documents address scope, responsibilities, and pricing sheet details.