Attachment_D_TBAA_APSS.pdf

TARGETED BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (T-BAA)

T-BAA # HSTS04-17-R-BAA226

Accessible Property Screening Systems

(APSS)

Windows: See Anticipated Schedule on FedBizOpps.Gov

August 2017

Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

2. OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

2.1 Challenges

2.2 T-BAA Overview

2.3 Basic Requirement for Carry-On Screening

2.4 Technical Areas of Interest

3. STATEMENT OF WORK

3.1 Task Area 1: X-Ray Equipment Development

3.2 Task Area 2: Supporting Analytical Tasks

3.3 Task Area 3: Current X-Ray Platform Detection Assessment

3.4 Task Area 4: Architectural Components

3.5 Task Area 5: Infrastructure Components

3.6 Program Management-Applicable to all Tasks (to be further defined in the applicable Window opening)

4. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Each Window will outline the submission process separately

4.1 Significant Dates and Times

4.2 T-BAA Questions

5. EVALUATION INFORMATION

5.1 Evaluation Criteria

5.2 Feedback

6. OTHER INFORMATION

6.1 Government Furnished Equipment, Government Furnished Information and Facilities 57

6.2 Security Classification

7. APPENDICES

7.1 Technical Requirements

Appendix A: Technical and Functional Requirements

Appendix B: Explosive Compounds and Non-explosive, Prohibited Items

Appendix C: SCR, PDR, CDR, TRR and Test Review Summary Guides

Appendix D: Usability Assessment and Human Factors Considerations

Appendix E: Standards and Interfaces

7.2 Key Technologies of Interest

Appendix F: Key Technologies of Interest

Appendix H: TSCAP Overview

Appendix I: Technology Readiness Levels

Appendix J: Work Breakdown Structure per Task Area

Appendix K: Monthly Program Status Report Template

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Appendix L: RFI HSTS04-15-RFI-CT7999

Appendix M: ITF Description

Appendix N: ASL Description

Appendix O: Acronym List

List of Figures Figure 1: Technology Development Strategy and Relationship for Transition Figure 2: T-BAA Task Area Workflow and Relationships Figure 3: High Level T-BAA Schedule after Award

List of Tables Table 1: Key Review Items Addressing Signature Techniques Viability Table 2: Major Milestones and Deliverables Summary, Task 1: X-ray Equipment Development Table 3: Major Milestones and Deliverables Summary, Task 2: Supporting Analytical Tasks ... 34 Table 4: Major Milestones and Deliverables Summary, Task 3: Current X-ray Platform Detection Assessment Table 5: Major Milestones and Deliverables Summary, Task 4: Architectural Components Table 6: Major Milestones and Deliverables Summary, Task 5: Infrastructure Components Table 7: TSA RBS and Open Architecture Related Programs

Table 8: Hardware Technology Readiness Levels Table 9: Software Maturity Levels

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

This document constitutes a Targeted- Broad Agency Announcement (T-BAA) as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016. This T-BAA is not a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (ORCA), Mission Analysis Division (MAD) will issue separate “Windows” for specific submissions per task as required by the Government. Windows may request white papers, submissions or both which will be evaluated in accordance with the Window submission document. Contracts based on responses to Window Submissions under this T-BAA are considered to be the result of full and open competition and in full compliance with the provisions of Public Law (PL) 98-369, “The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984.”

The TSA will not issue paper copies of this announcement. TSA reserves the right to select for award and fund all, some, or none of the submissions received in response to windows open under this T-BAA. TSA will not provide funding or reimbursement of white paper or proposal development costs. White Papers, Full Proposals or any other material submitted in response to open Windows under this T-BAA will not be returned. All submissions should be unclassified.

2. OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

TSA is committed to meet the future needs and capabilities at the checkpoint by evaluating and deploying innovative screening solutions at the nation’s airports. The five Task Areas within this T-BAA will support such a goal by maturing and integrating research initiatives from numerous stakeholders as illustrated in Figure 1. The results of this T-BAA leading to new Carry-On solutions for X-ray screening in the checkpoint will undergo testing at Government sites to validate requirements and ensure viable solutions can enter the TSA acquisition process.

The T-BAA technical focus is to meet the latest version of Accessible Property Screening System (APSS) Detection Standard, which will require higher levels of detection for explosives and other, non-explosive, prohibited items. A new version of the APSS Detection Standard is planned to be released in 4Q2017. The T-BAA is also focused on meeting higher throughput goals of 300 passengers per hour or greater (also 600 items per hour or greater). Advanced algorithms capable of detecting all the prohibited items at the increased passenger loads and lower false alarm rates will be required while reducing the cognitive decision load on Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and various agents in the checkpoint security system.

TSA’s open architecture initiatives is a key element of this T-BAA in order to expand the opportunity for innovation, especially for third party algorithms and increase the ability for

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver the needed capability with such partnerships. Appendix A-E summarizes the requirements, Appendix F describes some key technologies of interest that may assist in desired solutions and Appendix G-L provide additional technical information.

Solutions have historically utilized imaged-based detection approaches. Significant Research and Development (R&D) by stakeholders have developed several signature-based approaches.

Information theory has progressed based on Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Knowledge Enhanced Compressive Measurement (KECoM) foundational work further advanced with Science and Technology (S&T) funding for aviation security that includes BAA 13-05 and other sponsored research such as differential phase contrast imaging. This T- BAA presents opportunity for stakeholders to deliver adequately matured prototype CT-based systems with enhanced detection capability and to mature high-impact technical solutions that will answer many questions, validate the meeting of requirements with Government testing so that solutions may be acquired for full deployment to the nation’s airports under a separate procurement action.

This T-BAA supports the development of the next capability for the primary Carry-On screening at the checkpoint, and will provide a guided effort to reach mature systems for future primary Carry-On screening system(s) after completion of T&E at government sites on this T-BAA, then to be deployed by subsequent acquisition; the checkpoint APSS.

2.1 Challenges

The emergence of improvised explosive threats and their use by terrorists has placed many challenges on the aviation security screening layers. Explosive Detection System (EDS) and Advanced Technology (AT) X-ray equipment have been presented with considerable challenges in developing a broad detection capability for improvised explosive threats during security screening of checked bags and Carry-On items. Additional challenges are presented by the detection of non-explosive, prohibited items. The detection challenge is compounded by the projected increase in travel anticipated with growth exceeding 2% per year.

Technologies are needed that increase the measurement or mathematical discrimination between improvised explosive threats and Stream-Of-Commerce (SOC) clutter in checked baggage and Carry-On items in checkpoints. Conventional EDS utilizes two basic discriminating signatures:

Effective Atomic Number (Zeff) and density of screened objects. Additional techniques are needed to identify and incorporate additional discriminating signatures between improvised explosive threats and SOC clutter to improve detection capability with reduced false alarm rates, at the higher traffic demands. Additional methods are needed to address discrimination of non-explosive, prohibited items such as weapons and sharps.

For acquisition of solutions under specific windows, TSA will consider additional factors beyond detection capability that include the Transportation Security Capability Analysis Process (TSCAP) trade space factors of Security Effectiveness, Operational Efficiency, Fiscal Policy, Passenger Experience and Industry Vitality.

2.2 T-BAA Overview

Through this T-BAA, TSA will advance aviation security capabilities for Home Made Explosives (HMEs) threat detection, and other prohibited items detection such as weapons and sharps while also providing faster screening through the request for white papers and/or RFPs through issuance of Windows.

The primary T-BAA technical focus is significantly enhancing capabilities for improvised explosive threat detection by reducing false alarm rates (Pfa) on improvised explosive threat classes with improved probability of detection (Pd), while increasing screening throughput, supporting TSA's Risk Based Screening (RBS), and reducing equipment life-cycle costs. A secondary priority is enhancing the capability to detect non-explosive prohibited items; platform solutions should address both priorities independent of the X-ray architecture approach proposed.

This T-BAA seeks Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) X-ray solutions employing technologies capable of offering significant enhancement to the overall detection capability metrics as noted in the Appendix A. A newly updated classified APSS Detection Standard 6.0, dated May 30, 2016 for Carry-On screening is available to qualified recipients by contacting the Point-of-Contacts for this T-BAA. Minor or incremental improvements will not satisfy the requirements of this T-BAA. This T-BAA supports both short-term CT-based transition of 12 months and longer-term transition periods of 24-36 months if adequately justified; prototypes shall be delivered that will undergo TSA sponsored test and evaluation, demonstration via ITF at TSA’s discretion and possible integration with Automated Screening Lane (ASL) or Ingress/Egress.

Achieving significant enhancements in improvised explosive threat detection requires new techniques for distinguishing the SOC bag clutter from improvised explosive threats. Automated Threat Recognition (ATR) for weapons and sharps are also to be included and delivered with the prototype units. The screening machine interface to TSOs and the bin automated system in the checkpoint should also be considered in order to reach the checkpoint throughput and detection requirements.

Towards these goals, this T-BAA solicits responses to the following five task areas, each described in more detail subsequently in this T-BAA:

• Task Area 1: X-ray Equipment Development o Short-term, 12-month effort for mature CT systems o Mid-term, 24-36-month effort to mature higher-impact technical approaches

• Task Area 2: Supporting Analytical Tasks

• Task Area 3: Current X-ray Platform Detection Assessment

• Task Area 4: Architectural Components

• Task Area 5: Infrastructure Components

2.3 Basic Requirement for Carry-On Screening

Basic requirements will include APSS Detection Standard 6.0 dated May 30, 2016 (and subsequent versions as approved) (explosives and non-explosives prohibited items), no divestiture (no items such as electronics, liquids, etc. shall be removed from the bag prior to security screening) and cost reduction of X-ray systems (life-cycle and/or procurement).

Additional objectives outlined in Appendix A-E that need to be met that pertain to X-Ray platforms.

Figure 1: Technology Development Strategy and Relationship for Transition

Deploy to Airports

BAA 16xx Carry-on Screening

Solution Development TSA OSC Mission Analysis

Targeted BAA Requirements Validation

• Technology Insertion

• Development

• Test

Solution Feeders

Advances from:

Industry, University, FFRDCs, National Labs, Other Agency

TSA initiatives

BAA

Primary Carry-on Screening

Next Capabilities TSA OSC Mission Analysis

Requirements Validation

• Development

• Test

TSA Program Office

• Prepare FRD

• Qualification Test

• Acquisition

• Deployment

Solution Feeders

TSA Initiatives

• Integrates Technology & Solutions

• Validates System Capabilities

• Informs the future acquisition requirements

Development of Key Technology, Standards, and

Solutions

S&T Screening at Speed

NOW

FUTURE ACQUISITION

TSA Initiatives

S&T BAA 13-05

TSA DARMS Standards

S&T BAA 13-05

TSA DARMS Standards

Targeted BAA Primary Carry-On Screening

Next Capabilities TSA ORCA Mission Analysis

• Development Requirements

Validation

• Test

• Requirements Validation

• Optional Limited Units for

Initial Deployment

Inform

Optional Limited Units

TSA anticipates multiple solution feeders (see Figure 1) to this T-BAA which will integrate technologies from multiple sources, develop equipment, and validate delivered systems to TSA requirements with new capabilities that are achievable to enable acquisition by the TSA program office and subsequent rollout to the nation’s airports. The results will lead to a new generation of equipment capability and may also provide the potential for cost-effective retrofitting enhancements into deployed systems.

The Task Areas will be described in more detail below in Section 3.0. This T-BAA will enable the DHS TSA enterprise to move forward on acquiring more capable checkpoint X-ray solutions in terms of detection performance, throughput, size, weight, power, reliability, maintainability, procurement costs and lifecycle costs and verifying operational capabilities with possible (at TSA’s discretion) ITF demonstration.

TSA anticipates that successful responses to any window under this T-BAA will include collaboration of many, multi-disciplinary research and development teams to achieve the desired end goals. TSA anticipates that candidate teams may consist of, but are not limited to, TSA equipment manufacturers, DHS S&T sponsored-research organizations, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), national labs, university and industry teams, synergistic DARPA sponsored researchers, medical sector researchers and suppliers, and other third party innovators of algorithms as well as component manufacturers in the supply chain. However, TSA is seeking organizations and teams capable of providing full life-cycle support through delivery of next capabilities for X-ray platforms and their maintenance at the nation’s airports.

Strong multi-disciplinary teams will provide the needed applied research results to develop technologies and architectures that are transitional by equipment manufacturers to TSA to be deployed in aviation security. Successful products from this program are also expected to find utility in a range of other Federal markets, including Federal Protective Services, the U.S. Secret Service and Customs and Border Protection either directly or via DHS Head Quarters (HQ) strategic sourcing initiatives.

2.4 Technical Areas of Interest

Central to this T-BAA are tasks to mature and transition threat discriminating X-ray technical approaches via deliverable prototypes that are also cost effective. Additionally, this T-BAA seeks to evaluate and leverage synergistic mature technology from other agency R&D initiatives; such as DHS S&T Screening at Speed (SaS) program1 and BAA 13-052 as well as the

1 DHS S&T Screening at Speed (SaS) program (https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/apex-screening-speed) 2 DHS S&T BAA 13-05 program (https://baa2.st.dhs.gov/portal/public/PublicSolicitation_retrievePastSolicitationList )

DARPA KECoM3 program, as applicable in order to reach T-BAA program goals and metrics for a checkpoint aligned with TSA RBS initiatives.

3. STATEMENT OF WORK

The following Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the requirements to accomplish a variety of specific tasks related to enhancing X-ray detection of improvised explosive threats and other prohibited items applicable to the DHS TSA Next Capability for Passenger Checkpoint programs (see Appendix A through E for detailed requirements). Each Window will contain updated SOWs. The identified requirements presented herein have a direct impact on meeting the requirements outlined in the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, Public Law 107-

71. This project will mature threat detection technology and deliver aviation security checkpoint screening equipment that may be acquired by subsequent TSA program as illustrated in Figure 1, page 11.

To achieve the goals, the T-BAA will be composed of five major Task Areas described in the following paragraphs:

• Task Area 1: X-ray Equipment Development o Short-term, 12-month Effort for mature CT-based systems o Mid-term, 24-36-month Effort to mature higher-impact technical approaches

• Task Area 2: Supporting Analytical Tasks

• Task Area 3: Current X-ray Platform Detection Assessment

• Task Area 4: Architectural Components

• Task Area 5: Infrastructure Components

Task Area 1: X-ray Equipment Development – This Task Area has two work streams. Task Area 1.1 is a fast track work stream and is for mature CT-based X-ray platform capabilities that can be certified in 12 months to the APSS Detection Standard Level 1, latest version, by passing through T&E, OT&E, and possible ITF demonstration. A new version of the APSS Detection Standard is planned to be released in 4Q2017. Task Area 1.2 is for work streams that require more development time that may integrate and mature higher-impact technical approaches with a delivery in 24 months with T&E in months 24-36. Equipment shall be developed to the requirements in Appendix A-E.

Offerors may integrate technology as appropriate to meet the goals of this T-BAA from multiple sources and organizations, some of which are shown in Figure 1, page 11. Partnerships and

3 KECoM: Knowledge Enhanced Compressive Measurement; BAA is available here:

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=02a0f656dab936171f23d7cbcbef6a22&tab=core&_cview=0 teaming agreements are encouraged. Task Area 1.1 will require delivery of three certified prototypes, for testing and a possible (per TSA’s discretion) ITF demonstration in the airport.

Task 1.2 requires three prototypes to be delivered in 24 months that lead to TSA certifiable equipment by month 36 after testing is complete.

Each unit shall be the same; e.g. have the same configuration. The development process will have formal design reviews such as System Concept Review (SCR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), as well as test reviews. Offerors should include a process for incorporating Human Factors (HF) and human performance design principles throughout the development of the equipment. SCR, PDR, and CDR should include subject matter experts in design for Human Factors (HF) or Human Systems Integration (HSI). The various reviews anticipated are summarized in Appendix C. Note PDR and CDR are Go/No Go milestones. (Task to be further defined at the Window level.)

Task Area 2: Supporting Analytical Tasks - These tasks will advance the detection capability of the X-ray equipment in Task Area 1 (Task Area 1.1 or Task Area 1.2). Task Area 2 is solely for non-OEM developed algorithms for ATR (or other appropriately justified algorithm). Both Offeror algorithms external to OEM developed algorithms (by a third party, non-OEM organizations) and an OEM algorithm may be viable in an OEM platform. The OEM may choose to develop OEM algorithms on Task Area 1. Algorithms developed on this Task Area shall be demonstrated and tested in an X-ray platform from Task Area 1. This task shall use Application Program Interfaces (APIs)/Standards (Figure 1, page 11) or use a jointly (OEM and Offeror from this Task Area 2) defined API. The algorithms and APIs shall be integrated and tested in an OEM platform from Task Area 1. The jointly defined APIs shall be presented for TSA review during SCR, PDR and CDR. On this Task Area 2, a focus is addressing detection of weapons, sharps and other prohibited items in addition to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). This task area will require a close working relationship with OEMs in addition to using and validating the standard/API used for the ATR algorithm interfacing into the OEM platform. Interface and performance specifications will be developed, agreed to by the OEM and delivered to TSA that reflect both the “to be built” and updated with the “as built and delivered state.” Offerors should also use a process for incorporating HF and human performance design principles throughout the development of the algorithm and the interface and performance specifications. T&E will incorporate HF evaluation of system checkpoint performance.

Task Area 3: Current X-ray Platform Detection Assessment - This task area will cover specific testing of OEM equipment to extend or enhance the detection capability particularly to expand Regions of Responsibilities (RORs). In order to meet the overall schedule of this T-BAA, a test activity should be completed within the first 5 months in order to inform other task areas, particularly task area one.

Task Area 4: Architectural Components - The OEM’s measurement system may require modification to component technology such as sources, detectors, coded apertures, or multi-energy detectors to meet the goals of this T-BAA. This Task Area is solely for non-OEM developed components (the OEM may choose to develop architectural components on Task Area 1). Given the schedule requirements, working close with OEM(s) is critical for OEM platform delivery in Task Area 1.1 or Task Area 1.2 and achievement of the requirements in Section 9.1 of the Appendices. This task area may develop and mature needed component technology as needed by the OEM equipment; thus a close working relationship between the OEM and third party must exist as part of execution or award on this T-BAA. Interface and performance specifications will be developed, agreed to by the OEM and delivered to TSA that reflect both the “to be built state” and updated with the “as built and delivered state.”

Task Area 5: Infrastructure Components - Infrastructure components associated with X-ray screening system use after deployment that interface to checkpoint X-ray systems such as, but not limited to, bin automated system and diverters or solutions supporting divestiture of passenger items to bins for screening and subsequent association or recomposing with the passenger after screening for example, may be considered in this task area. Note guidelines for interfacing to checkpoint X-ray system tunnels are shown at the Checkpoint Design Guidelines (http://acconline.org/documents/20140507- 000_Checkpoint%20Design%20Guide%20(CDG)%20Rev%205.1.pdf).

The infrastructure components Task Area Offerors will also generate and provide specifications for the components developed that ensure OEM X-ray equipment and bin automation solutions are developed properly (will interface and operate correctly during Development Test & Evaluation [DT&E] and Independent Test and Evaluation [IT&E]). Interface and performance specifications will be developed, agreed to by the OEM and delivered to TSA that reflect both the “to be built state” and updated with the “as built and delivered state.” Offerors should include a process for incorporating Human Factors (HF) and human performance design principles throughout the development of the equipment and the interface and performance specifications. SCR, PDR, and CDR should include subject matter experts in design for HF or in

HSI.

A notional summary-level task area workflow for all Task Areas and schedule is shown in Figures 2 and 3 that follow.

http://acconline.org/documents/20140507-000_Checkpoint%20Design%20Guide%20(CDG)%20Rev%205.1.pdf http://acconline.org/documents/20140507-000_Checkpoint%20Design%20Guide%20(CDG)%20Rev%205.1.pdf

Figure 2: T-BAA Task Area Workflow and Relationships

Provides OEM Units for Validation of New Detection Capability and Throughput and possible ITF demonstration

Provides Open Architecture 3rd Party Algorithms

Provides Analog Components to Enhance Detection

Provides for Enhanced Throughput of Passenger and Carry-On Items

Provides for Enhanced Detection with Potential for Retrofit

Figure 3: High Level T-BAA Schedule after Award

All tasks will have various types of formal reviews, ranging from SCRs to PDRs, CDRs and Signature Metric and Test Reviews depending on specific T-BAA SOW task requirements. The reviews and topics are in Appendix C.

3.1 Task Area 1: X-Ray Equipment Development

This task area consists of a short-term development and delivery of CT-based systems for the checkpoint based on progress made by stakeholders, OEMs and 3rd parties. The second task area is for less mature systems and technology that may provide substantial impacts for the challenges with delivery in 24 months. All tasks may be further defined in each Window opening. In summary:

• Short-term, 12-month Effort for mature CT-based systems

• Mid-term, 24-36-month Effort to mature higher-impact technical approaches

Task 1.1 X-ray Equipment Development and Design - Mature CT-based Systems, 12-month Effort

This fast track in this Task Area is for mature CT-based X-ray systems with two prototype deliveries within 12 months certified to the latest APSS Detection Standard, level 1, that would proceed to TSL and TAFB for testing, OT&E at TSIF followed by possible ITF demonstration and ASL integration. Another possibility may be demonstration of standalone systems at the selected airports.

This task will consist of two phases with a Go/No Go decision by TSA at the CDR. A Go/No Go decision will be made by TSA after Offerors’ CDR review. A key factor for the Go/No Go decision is qualification of the system at Second Generation Advanced Technology (AT-2) Tier II with confidence that system can be further matured to, at a minimum, latest version of APSS Detection Standard, Level 1 within 12 months after award. The CT-based systems shall be required to have portable electronic devices and liquids remain in the carryon bags. A new version of the APSS Detection Standard is planned to be released in 4Q2017.

Offerors will be permitted an opportunity to submit a remedy to a “No Go” decisions by TSA.

A post-CDR Go decision will allow the Offeror to build, test and evaluate the prototypes. Two prototypes shall be delivered prior to month 12. One of the first prototypes will be for commencement of testing at TSL, the second prototype will remain at the OEM factory or undergo testing at Tyndall Air Force Base (TAFB). After successful testing at TSL and TAFB, testing will proceed to Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) at TSIF and possibly other TSA designated sites and for possible ITF demonstration. The Offeror shall provide technical support during all testing activities.

Fully compliant prototypes are to be delivered on this task. Items from other Task Areas should be incorporated in the baseline X-Ray equipment delivered. Costs are to be proposed from Offerors as a stand-alone task from the specific Task Area 2-5. For example, an algorithm or hardware component may be developed on Task Area 2 or 4 respectively and integrated with an

Offerors’ platform(s) developed on Task Area 1; noting that all non-OEM costs should be proposed in the supporting task area (Task Area 2 or 4 in this example).

Task 1.1.1 Equipment Prototype Design

A prototype will be designed (and reviewed at the CDR) by the Offeror to meet the requirements in Appendix A. The OEM team shall describe the technical approach, choices in the implementation of the analog measurement subsystem and data processing subsystem with rationale related to TSA’s Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and performance objectives (Appendix A and B) along with the designs per Appendix C. The detailed presentation shall provide preliminary detail below the Analog Measurement Subsystem (AMS) and Data Processing Subsystem. The presentation shall also provide a description of human factors considerations and elements of the system design that will optimize the Offeror’s solution for overall system (machine and human) performance. The analog measurement subsystem technology will include X-ray technology as a primary measurement technique.

The design of the prototypes will consider the enhanced discrimination of improvised explosive threats, SOC clutter and other prohibited items such as sharps and weapons (all noted in Appendix B). The detection of explosives is a primary focus with other prohibited items as priority two; however, the architecture baseline selected and delivered shall show a path to achievement of both objectives to the new Detection Standard 6.0, Level 1 detection.

The design shall include and consider techniques to provide enhanced discrimination, higher screening throughput and reduced lifecycle costs with supporting rationale (trade studies) for implementation. The design path to achieve the enhanced discrimination shall be reviewed at

CDR.

The prototype design shall have the capability to measure and characterize full-sized SOC Carry- On items in accordance with relevant TSA standards for the checkpoint. A Usability Assessment shall be prepared and presented at formal reviews; see Appendix C and D for details.

Task 1.1.2 Equipment Prototype Critical Design

The prototype design will be continued by the Offeror to meet the requirements in Appendix A through E. This period shall cover through CDR activities. The OEM team shall describe the technical approach, choices in the implementation of the analog measurement subsystem and data processing subsystem with rationale related to TSA’s CONOPs and performance objectives, with detailed design reviews specific to Appendix C. The detailed presentation reviews shall provide detail below the AMS and Data Processing Subsystem. The presentation shall also provide a description of human factors considerations and elements of the system design that will optimize the Offeror’s solution for overall system (machine and human) performance. Offerors are strongly encouraged to regularly consult with subject matter experts in human factors and in checkpoint security operations during this task period to ensure development is progressing toward a prototype that will meet the needs of the operators and the checkpoint environment.

The analog measurement subsystem technology will include X-ray as a primary measurement technique. The design of the prototypes will consider the enhanced discrimination of improvised explosive threats, SOC clutter and other prohibited items such as sharps and weapons (noted in Appendix B). The detection of explosives is a primary focus with other prohibited items as priority two; however, the architecture baseline selected and delivered shall show a path to achievement of both objectives to the new Detection Standard 6.0, maximum capability. The design shall include and consider techniques to provide enhanced discrimination, higher screening throughput and reduced lifecycle costs with supporting rationale for implementation.

The design path to achieve the enhanced discrimination shall be reviewed at CDR.

The prototype shall have the capability to measure and characterize full-sized SOC Carry-On items in accordance with relevant TSA standards for the checkpoint. A Usability Assessment shall be prepared and presented at formal reviews; see Appendix C and D for details.

Option Task 1.1.3 First and Second Prototype Build and Test

The Offeror will build and/or modify, test and demonstrate two prototypes at the Offeror’s lab.

Testing will include both non-clutter and clutter measurements. Two test readiness reviews will be held and two test reviews held after tests are performed. Tests will be performed based on a written and approved test plan provided by the Offeror to TSA. A test plan will be prepared and submitted to TSA prior to conducting final experimental measurements. The test plan will outline the materials, objects, test patterns and scenarios to be evaluated (estimated to be about 125 types), along with measurement equipment, processes and procedures. The testing will progress from simple signature tests to complex signature testing with SOC clutter and explosive analogs or simulants.

Table 1: Key Review Items Addressing Signature Techniques Viability

# Item Activity and/or Parameter 1 Validate unique signatures, orthogonal information & data

a) Goal: Refer to the new Detection Standard 6.0 released in FY16

b) Produce discrimination data on targets of interest, compare to traditional CT measurement for same threat or clutter. Use multiple signature data sources and relate to internal signature measurements. Demonstrate detection capability (Pd, Pfa) and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves.

2 Characterization of macro threat properties

c) Develop measurement data on target critical properties including critical diameter, max and minimum target thickness, addressing thin sheets.

d) Demonstrate effects of targeted material containment.

3 Characterization of non‐ target background

e) Demonstrate rejection of clutter

f) Include non‐target and non‐threat materials and artifacts inherent to measurement approach (e.g. metal objects with conventional CT)

4 Characterization of threat target variability

g) Develop signature information related to variances in target chemistry and material handling to show new method provides enhancement in detection capability

5 Information theoretic measurement framework, real‐time adaptive measurement

h) Define innovative measurement system architectures that jointly optimize the physical measurement system and mathematical processing framework to provide a unified or jointly designed acquisition, processing, detection, classification and reconstruction architecture or measurement system.

i) Generate a mathematical basis set for joint acquisition and classification. Show real‐time, adaptive measurement approach. Demonstrate the use of priors

4 to improve detection capability. Quantify the benefit.

6 Develop projected performance characteristics for candidate transitioned equipment or product

j) Estimate size, weight, power, throughput, detection capability (Pd, Pfa) and ROC curves.

k) Provide description of sensors, source, detectors, and other critical elements along with operational constraints, safety issues.

This task will culminate with a review of the measurement results and analysis in a Signature and Performance Metrics Review. The Offeror will hold a test review [Signature and Performance Metrics Review] as a critical performance milestone near the end of the Offeror’s lab/facility testing and also at the end of the Government Lab testing. The first Signature and Performance Metric Review will be held at CDR (an Offeror may provide other date with rationale). The reviews will include statistical analysis of system performance in terms of specificity of improvised explosive threat classes (via surrogates, simulants or materials called out in the test plan), sensitivity and discrimination in terms of Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves

4 In reference to the DARPA KECoM program, a prior or library of priors should be generated from a perspective (a) signal classes, (b) task requirements, and (c) adaptation and their incorporation into the measurement and classification process.

as well as real-time demonstrations confirming system metrics such as throughput and discrimination goals.

The testing shall include a Signature and Performance Metrics Review with a Demonstration as a critical test. The reviews will include statistical analysis of system performance and threat discrimination as well as real-time demonstrations confirming overall system discrimination and throughput requirements in Appendix A and B.

For purposes of proceeding to DT&E at TSL, a Vendor Data Package will be prepared that indicates a safety analysis has been performed through testing or analysis, that the prototype shall meet technology-appropriate safety regulations and not present safety hazard at the Government selected test site. Examples of such regulations are: Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Conformité Européne (CE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 for all systems; FCC Part 90 for systems using Radio Frequency energy; 21CFR1020.40 for cabinet X-Ray systems;

and 29 CFR 1926.54 for systems using lasers.

The system prototypes will be fabricated, tested and shipped to a Government specified test facility. The test site will be chosen by TSA and the supporting T&E work performed by a test organization. The test organization activities will be covered in a separate Interagency Agreement (IAA) by TSA. The test site is assumed to be TSL in Atlantic City, New Jersey but subject to change at the discretion of the Government.

The Offeror will provide onsite support for unpacking, installation, initial operational checkout and operational test support. The Offeror may include shipping and installation costs within their proposal.

Option Task 1.1.4 Limited Production Systems, Fabrication, Test, and Delivery

This Task’s efforts include the fabrication, testing, and delivery of limited quantities. The system will be placed under configuration management at the beginning of the option period; no later than 30 days after the beginning of the option period. A system documentation review will be held with TSA within 30 days of option exercise.

The systems will be fabricated, tested and shipped to a Government specified test facility. The test site will be chosen by TSA and the supporting T&E work performed by a test organization.

The test organization activities will be covered in a separate IAA by TSA. The test site is assumed to be TSL in Atlantic City, New Jersey but subject to change at the discretion of the Government.

The Offeror will provide full onsite support for unpacking, installation, initial operational checkout and operational test support. The Offeror may include shipping costs within their

Task 1.1.5. Documentation, Demonstrations, and Reviews

The Offeror will provide TSA with monthly status reports on all project tasks and activities, highlighting results, critical deliverables, challenges, opportunities, issues and risks/migration.

An annual technical report will be provided covering technical aspects of the project.

A post-award kick-off review will be held within 10 business days of the contract award. A project schedule, to the third level, will be provided at the kick-off in Microsoft Project format.

In addition, the Offeror shall submit a Project Management Plan (PMP) with 30 days of award.

Quarterly project status reviews will be held alternating between TSA in Washington, DC and the Offeror’s site.

The Offeror will hold a CDR, Test Readiness Review (TRR), three formal Test Reviews, and Demonstrations; guidelines are in Appendix C and these can be tailored based on applicability with prior approval by TSA.

Interim technical approach and progress will also be monitored at system reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings. Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) agenda topics shall include the following, but is not limited to, risk, risk mitigation, long lead items, and all algorithms. All TIM agenda topics shall be approved by TSA. Partner organizations (OEM and other) shall attend the TIMs in person or via phone.

A test plan and separate test report will also be provided for each testing activity. The test plan will be submitted to TSA for approval at least 30 days prior to testing.

Reviews will be attended by the Offeror and supported by key team member staff, TSA program managers and staff, along with TSA selected external reviewers or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) consisting of Government and non-government individuals as appropriate. All representatives will have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in place and will not be excluded from any portion of the presentations or reviews.

The Offeror will generate and deliver a System Design Document (SDD) covering all tasks which will include (but is not limited to) the physical designs, optical system designs, hardware, parts lists/bill-of-materials, system interfaces, software architecture and design (including source code with comments as developed and executable code), simulators, algorithms, software tools, software libraries, test beds, interfaces, test fixtures, testing and test results. All software will include a description of the runtime environment.

The Offeror will provide an Interface Control Document (ICD) describing the data, metadata formats and a CONOP document on how to interface to the system. The CONOPs and ICD will also provide information on proper interfacing between the prototype system and other joint participants from other task areas on this T-BAA.

The Offeror will present a project overview, scientific theory, experimental methods and results at two industry days per year in Washington, DC. Each industry day event will require attendance by the Project Manager and key staff. Each Industry Day event duration may be up to two days.

Major Milestones and Deliverables Summaries are shown in the following table.

Table 2: Major Milestones and Deliverables Summary, Task 1.1: X-ray Equipment Development - Mature CT-based Systems, 12-month Effort

Item Milestone and Deliverable Date (Months After Contract Award)

1 Kickoff Review, Project Schedule and PMP 1 2 APIs & Interface Standards 2 final; 12 as revised built and delivered 3 Technical Interchange Meetings Bi-monthly 4 System Design Document and Interface Control

Document 2 preliminary; 12 final

5 Test Plan Submission (Factory Tests, for two prototype units)

1 preliminary; 2 final

6 Test Review (Factory, for two prototype units) 3 7 System Concept Review 2 8 CONOP Operational Document (preliminary & final) 1 preliminary; 2 final 9 Test Readiness Review (for Gov’t testing) 2 weeks before start of test 10 Test Review (Results from Gov’t testing) 4, 6, 10 11 Test Report(s) 4, 6, 10 12 Annual Technical Report Annually 13 Monthly Status Reports Monthly 14 Quarter Status Reports Quarterly 15 Meeting Minutes See Note 1 (Task 1.1) 16 Presentations See Note 2 (Task 1.1) Item Milestone and Deliverable Date (Months After Contract

Award) 1 Kickoff Review, Project Schedule and PMP 1

2 APIs & Interface Standards 2 final; 12 as revised built and delivered

Legend; p or prelim = preliminary, f = final

The PoP will include test plans, test and evaluation and other design documentation. The Government reserves the right to witness all Offeror-conducted test activities or their designated representatives. The Offeror(s) shall provide the Government at least three weeks written notice prior to conducting the tests.

Note 1: Presentations The Offeror shall prepare and submit an agenda two weeks prior to a scheduled review. The Offeror shall prepare and submit a draft set of Presentation Charts one week prior to a scheduled review. Final charts as presented are due electronically at the beginning of the review meeting and any updates from the review are due within five days.

Note 2: Meeting Minutes

The Offeror shall submit meeting minutes within five days after each meeting or review held by the Offeror in support of this effort covering a summary of major points of discussion, action item assignment as agreed in the meeting and a list of attendees. These may be edited by the TSA but requires their approval before continuing further development.

Task 1.2 X-ray Equipment Development and Design [24-month development]

This task will consist of three phases with Go/No Go decisions by TSA. These three phases are PDR, CDR and post-CDR. Go/No Go decisions will be made by TSA after Offerors’ PDR and CDR reviews. Offerors will be permitted an opportunity to submit a remedy to a “No Go” decisions by TSA.

A post-CDR Go decision will allow the Offeror to build, test and evaluate the prototypes. Two prototypes shall be delivered by month 24, with the third prototype delivered by month 27. One of the first prototypes will be for commencement of testing at TSL, the second prototype will remain at the OEM factory. After successful testing at TSL, testing will proceed to Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) at TSIF and possibly other TSA designated sites such as Tyndall Air Force Base (TAFB).

Fully compliant prototypes are to be delivered on this task. Items from other Task Areas should be incorporated in the baseline X-Ray equipment delivered. Costs are to be proposed from Offerors as a stand-alone task from the specific Task Area 2-5. For example, an algorithm or hardware component may be developed on Task Area 2 or 4 respectively and integrated with an

Offerors’ platform(s) developed on Task Area 1; noting that all non-OEM costs should be proposed in the supporting task area (Task Area 2 or 4 in this example).

Task 1.2.1 Equipment Prototype Preliminary Design

A prototype will be designed (and reviewed at the PDR) by the Offeror to meet the requirements in Appendix A. This Period shall cover the SCR and PDR activities. The OEM team shall describe the technical approach, choices in the implementation of the analog measurement subsystem and data processing subsystem with rationale related to TSA’s Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and performance objectives (Appendix A and B) along with preliminary designs per Appendix C. The detailed presentation shall provide preliminary detail below the Analog Measurement Subsystem (AMS) and Data Processing Subsystem. The presentation shall also provide a description of human factors considerations and elements of the system design that will optimize the Offeror’s solution for overall system (machine and human) performance.

The analog measurement subsystem technology will include X-ray technology as a primary measurement technique. A range of non-X-ray alternative technologies may also be considered with approval by TSA at the SCR. Alternative technologies may also be proposed but the commercialization and cost must be considered.

The design of the prototypes will consider the enhanced discrimination of improvised explosive threats, SOC clutter and other prohibited items such as sharps and weapons (all noted in Appendix B). The detection of explosives is a primary focus with other prohibited items as priority two; however, the architecture baseline selected and delivered shall show a path to achievement of both objectives to the new Detection Standard 6.0, maximum capability.

The design shall include and consider techniques to provide enhanced discrimination, higher screening throughput and reduced lifecycle costs with supporting rationale (trade studies) for implementation. The design path to achieve the enhanced discrimination shall be reviewed at

PDR.

The prototype design shall have the capability to measure and characterize full-sized SOC Carry- On items in accordance with relevant TSA standards for the checkpoint. A Usability Assessment

Task 1.2.2 Equipment Prototype Critical Design

The prototype design will be continued by the Offeror to meet the requirements in Appendix A- E. This Period shall cover the post-PDR through CDR activities. The OEM team shall describe the technical approach, choices in the implementation of the analog measurement subsystem and data processing subsystem with rationale related to TSA’s CONOPs and performance objectives, with detailed design reviews specific to Appendix C. The detailed presentation reviews shall provide detail below the AMS and Data Processing Subsystem. The presentation shall also provide a description of human factors considerations and elements of the system design that will optimize the Offeror’s solution for overall system (machine and human) performance. Offerors are strongly encouraged to regularly consult with subject matter experts in human factors and in checkpoint security operations during this task period to ensure development is progressing toward a prototype that will meet the needs of the operators and the checkpoint environment.

The analog measurement subsystem technology will include X-ray as a primary measurement technique. A range of non-X-ray alternative technologies may also be considered with approval by TSA at the system concept review. Alternative technologies may also be proposed but the commercialization and cost must be considered. The design of the prototypes will consider the enhanced discrimination of improvised explosive threats, SOC clutter and other prohibited items such as sharps and weapons (noted in Appendix B). The detection of explosives is a primary focus with other prohibited items as priority two; however, the architecture baseline selected and delivered shall show a path to achievement of both objectives to the new Detection Standard 6.0, maximum capability. The design shall include and consider techniques to provide enhanced discrimination, higher screening throughput and reduced lifecycle costs with supporting rationale for implementation. The design path to achieve the enhanced discrimination shall be reviewed at

CDR.

The prototype shall have the capability to measure and characterize full-sized SOC Carry-On items in accordance with relevant TSA standards for the checkpoint. A Usability Assessment

Option Task 1.2.3 Prototype Build and Test The Offeror will build, test and demonstrate the three prototypes at the Offeror’s lab prior to deliver to TSA. The first two prototypes will be delivered by month 24 with the third delivery by or before month 27. The prototype option tasks are described below.

Option Task 1.2.3.1 First and Second Prototype Build and Test

The Offeror will build, test and demonstrate two prototypes at the Offeror’s lab. Testing will include both non-clutter and clutter measurements.