TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP)

Award Date 5/27/2016
Last Date To Order 5/31/2026
Shared Ceiling $3.3B
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Screening Partnership Program (SPP) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides comprehensive airport security screening services to participating airports across the United States. Under this vehicle, private contractors are authorized to perform passenger and baggage screening services traditionally conducted by federal screeners, offering an alternative to direct TSA staffing. The solicitation indicates the program seeks to award multiple contracts to qualified vendors who can provide operational supervision, security screening, and training activities at airports nationwide. The master contract has a total shared ceiling of $3.3 billion and is available through May 31, 2026, with the original solicitation specifically targeting small business participation.

Recent task orders demonstrate a wide range of airport screening contracts, typically ranging from $5 million to $629 million in value and spanning performance periods of three to five years. Frequently awarded prime contractors include VMD Systems Integrators (a woman-owned, minority-owned small business), Aviation Security Management LLC (a women-owned small business), and Defense Consulting Services (a service-disabled veteran-owned small business). Task orders cover airports in multiple states, including Florida, New York, Missouri, Montana, and New Mexico, with approximately 50% of recent awards designated as total small business set-asides. Pricing structures are predominantly firm-fixed price or fixed-price award fee, and contractors are responsible for comprehensive screening operations including passenger and baggage screening, operational supervision, and supporting TSA's security oversight. The contract vehicle allows for flexible, localized airport security solutions while maintaining consistent federal screening standards.

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