Credential Authentication Technology for Boarding Pass Scanning System (CAT BPSS)

The Credential Authentication Technology for Boarding Pass Scanning System (CAT/BPSS) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a federal contract vehicle focused on providing technology solutions for credential and boarding pass authentication systems. The contract appears to support the Department of Homeland Security's transportation security infrastructure, specifically supporting technological systems for verifying passenger credentials and boarding documentation. Based on the task orders, the vehicle supports maintenance, technology implementation, and digital scanning solutions related to passenger authentication processes.

The contract vehicle includes multiple prime contractors, with notable participants including NCR Government Systems LLC, Trans Digital Technologies, Inc., and BAE Systems Information Solutions. Task orders under this IDIQ range from approximately $10,000 to nearly $2 million, with typical durations spanning one to three years. The most significant task orders were awarded in September 2011, with completion dates ranging through September 2014. None of the task orders utilized specific small business set-aside provisions, indicating full and open competition. The funding source appears to be the Department of Homeland Security, specifically focused on transportation security technology implementations. All task orders were structured as firm fixed-price contracts, suggesting clear, predetermined deliverables and pricing structures.