Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science (AI/ML/DS) Technical Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70RSAT26RFI000015
- Agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify contractors capable of providing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science technical support services, with responses due by noon Eastern Time on May 12, 2026.
DHS S&T, procuring on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), seeks professional scientific, technical, and programmatic assistance for development of advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies and automated image analysis software. TSA projects passenger screening throughput will increase from 3 million to 10 million passengers per day over the next decade, requiring new technologies to handle increased loads while simultaneously improving passenger experience. The scope encompasses AI/ML and data science expertise for research, development, and assessment of checkpoint screening technologies, including independent evaluations, testing and validation, standards development, algorithm development and evaluation, automated image analysis software development, open architecture data and metadata standards support, and algorithm training and assurance tools.
A current related task order (70RSAT23FR0000088) under the Office of Mission and Capability Support carries a ceiling value of $5,906,107 with performance through June 2, 2026. The Government may conduct market research for a potential task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle.
Responses must address four specified questions covering project management experience, technical expertise with advanced screening technologies, staffing capabilities, and remediation plans for capability gaps. Submissions are limited to four pages plus a cover letter with company information, SAM UEI number, socioeconomic status, points of contact, and GSA contract details. Submit to Jennifer.Koons@hq.dhs.gov. This RFI does not constitute a binding obligation, and the Government will not pay response costs. NAICS 541611; PSC R408.
Notice text
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) requires professional scientific, technical and programmatic assistance services to support development of advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies and automated image analysis software for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA projects passenger screening throughput will increase over the next decade from 3 million to 10 million passengers per day, which will require new and advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies to handle these projected loads while simultaneously improving passenger experience.
The overall intent of this technical effort is to provide artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science expertise and experience for research, development, and assessment of technologies for improving the security, throughput, and passenger experience at airport checkpoints and similar environments. The specific intent of this technical effort is to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning (AIML), and data science (DS) expertise and experience towards supporting, developing, and delivering various AIML and DS tools to improve checkpoint screening throughput and related equities. This includes conducting and providing independent evaluations, supporting testing, validation, and standards development, evaluating and analyzing AIML and DS tools, developing and evaluating automated image analysis software and algorithms, supporting development and interpretation of open architecture data and metadata standards, and supporting and creating algorithm training, validation, testing and assurance tools for advanced screening and related technologies.
The purposes of this RFI are:
- To gain an understanding of the capabilities of small businesses to support DHS S&T’s AI/ML/DS requirements.
- To gain an understanding of Industry’s capabilities to support DHS S&T’s AI/ML/DS requirements.
- Conduct market research for a potential task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 70RSAT26RFI000015 AIMLDS Support RFI .pdf |
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