TSA seeks private sector airport security solutions

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The RFI supports TSA’s strategic goal to identify innovative, technology-driven solutions that strengthen aviation security and enhance the overall passenger experience. Respondents are encouraged to propose turnkey models, incorporating cutting-edge screening technologies to deliver a curated, secure, customer-centric experience at security checkpoints.

"TSA is constantly looking for innovative private sector solutions to enhance security and improve the passenger experience at TSA checkpoints," said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. "Homeland Security Secretary Noem recently announced TSA’s elimination of the mandate for passengers to remove their shoes. This effort will continue to drive a golden age of travel for future innovations by allowing private sector organisations to submit ideas or solutions that will help make airport screening faster, more secure and easier on the travelling public."

TSA is looking for solutions that will:

• Enhance aviation security effectiveness
• Reduce total operating costs, workforce requirements, and manual labor
• Improve passenger experience and throughput
• Maintain full compliance with TSA’s performance standards and regulatory oversight
• Incorporate AI-driven threat detection and remote screening
• Increase adaptability during surge events or staffing constraints
• Optimise workforce capabilities through automation or robotics for passenger and baggage screening

Proposed solutions must meet TSA’s high security standards while improving efficiency, reducing wait times, and promoting operational excellence. By integrating advanced technologies with thoughtful checkpoint design, TSA aims to achieve a balanced approach to ensure both safety and satisfaction for passengers nationwide. TSA requires technology adheres to open standards-based data patterns for secure, efficient and scalable real-time data transmission to the TSA Cloud.

TSA’s Screening Partnership Program allows TSA to contract with private screening companies at the request of the airport to provide screening services under TSA’s direction and oversight.

Submissions are due 1st August 2025.

For more information on how to participate in this RFI, visit GSA’s website.