Credential Authentication Technology (CAT)

Added: Jan 14, 2014 11:50 am Modified: Jan 21, 2014 8:08 amTrack Changes Amendment A0002

This solicitation is hereby amended to make the following changes:

The language in the below areas of the solicitation have been modified:
 - Part A, Section I - Schedule of Supplies/Services
 - Part B, Section III - Special Contract Requirements
 - Part C, Statement of Work
 - Part E, Solicitation Provisions

See attached amendment for details on these changes.

An updated version of Attachment E - Price Evaluation Template that reflects the changes to CLIN 0011 is available.

The final version of the Questions & Responses document is available as an attachment. This version of the document includes responses to all questions posed in addition to two revised responses.

The due date for proposals is not extended.

Additional Questions & Responses are included below:

Question: Section E.2.5.2 says "The Offeror's Technology Solution will be organized in Volume II as follows:" Under Tab 1 it states, "Offeror's response for Factor 2 shall address the following, while also complying with the corresponding page limits provided" followed by nine areas that must be addressed. Is it acceptable to re-order the nine areas such that the narrative presents a more logical flow to the reader?

Response: For Volume II, Tab 1, TSA would prefer that the nine areas are addressed in the order indicated.

Question: Regarding the change in Amedment A0002 to Part C, Section 12.0 - Data Rights, "The contractor shall prepare Deliverable E012, Archival CAT Software Package, which contains the executable/source code for software for all functions outside of the ID Validation/Authentication process if requested." Please clarify what functions outside of the ID validation/authentication process the government intends to possibly request. Does the government intend to possibly request the source code for the CAT application?

Response: If requested, deliverable E012 would need to include all CAT software that is contractually required.


Proposal Due Date Extension

As a result of the Government closed status, the due date for proposals is hereby extended until Wednesday, January 22, at 11:00am EST.

Added: Jan 14, 2014 11:50 am Modified: Jan 16, 2014 11:52 amTrack Changes Amendment A0002

This solicitation is hereby amended to make the following changes:

The language in the below areas of the solicitation have been modified:
 - Part A, Section I - Schedule of Supplies/Services
 - Part B, Section III - Special Contract Requirements
 - Part C, Statement of Work
 - Part E, Solicitation Provisions

See attached amendment for details on these changes.

An updated version of Attachment E - Price Evaluation Template that reflects the changes to CLIN 0011 is available.

The final version of the Questions & Responses document is available as an attachment. This version of the document includes responses to all questions posed in addition to two revised responses.

The due date for proposals is not extended.

Additional Questions & Responses are included below:

Question: Section E.2.5.2 says "The Offeror's Technology Solution will be organized in Volume II as follows:" Under Tab 1 it states, "Offeror's response for Factor 2 shall address the following, while also complying with the corresponding page limits provided" followed by nine areas that must be addressed. Is it acceptable to re-order the nine areas such that the narrative presents a more logical flow to the reader?

Response: For Volume II, Tab 1, TSA would prefer that the nine areas are addressed in the order indicated.

Question: Regarding the change in Amedment A0002 to Part C, Section 12.0 - Data Rights, "The contractor shall prepare Deliverable E012, Archival CAT Software Package, which contains the executable/source code for software for all functions outside of the ID Validation/Authentication process if requested." Please clarify what functions outside of the ID validation/authentication process the government intends to possibly request. Does the government intend to possibly request the source code for the CAT application?

Response: If requested, deliverable E012 would need to include all CAT software that is contractually required.

Added: Jan 14, 2014 11:50 am Modified: Jan 14, 2014 2:57 pmTrack Changes Amendment A0002

This solicitation is hereby amended to make the following changes:

The language in the below areas of the solicitation have been modified:
 - Part A, Section I - Schedule of Supplies/Services
 - Part B, Section III - Special Contract Requirements
 - Part C, Statement of Work
 - Part E, Solicitation Provisions

See attached amendment for details on these changes.

An updated version of Attachment E - Price Evaluation Template that reflects the changes to CLIN 0011 is available.

The final version of the Questions & Responses document is available as an attachment. This version of the document includes responses to all questions posed in addition to two revised responses.

The due date for proposals is not extended.

One additional Question & Response is included below:

Question: Section E.2.5.2 says "The Offeror's Technology Solution will be organized in Volume II as follows:" Under Tab 1 it states, "Offeror's response for Factor 2 shall address the following, while also complying with the corresponding page limits provided" followed by nine areas that must be addressed. Is it acceptable to re-order the nine areas such that the narrative presents a more logical flow to the reader?

Response: For Volume II, Tab 1, TSA would prefer that the nine areas are addressed in the order indicated.

Added: Jan 14, 2014 11:50 am Amendment A0002

This solicitation is hereby amended to make the following changes:

The language in the below areas of the solicitation have been modified:
 - Part A, Section I - Schedule of Supplies/Services
 - Part B, Section III - Special Contract Requirements
 - Part C, Statement of Work
 - Part E, Solicitation Provisions

See attached amendment for details on these changes.

An updated version of Attachment E - Price Evaluation Template that reflects the changes to CLIN 0011 is available.

The final version of the Questions & Responses document is available as an attachment. This version of the document includes responses to all questions posed in addition to two revised responses.

The due date for proposals is not extended.

Added: Jan 07, 2014 10:13 am Amendment A0001:

This solicitation is hereby amended to extend the due date for proposals to 11:00am EST on 1/21/2014 and provide an updated version of the Questions & Responses document.

Added: Dec 20, 2013 1:00 pm Questions & Responses:

Questions & Responses have been added as an attachment to this announcement. This document will be updated periodically to include new questions as they are received and answered.

Added: Dec 13, 2013 5:24 pm Synopsis:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), intends to procure Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). The CAT system will ensure that only legitimate passengers, airport personnel, affiliated airline crews, non-traveling passengers using a gate pass (Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and Federal Air Marshals (FAMs)) gain access to sterile airport areas. The CAT system must have the capability to assess a wide variety of credentials and display the authentication results to the TSO. CAT systems will be delivered to sites throughout the United States and its territories.

Portions of this RFP contain Sensitive Security Information (SSI). All Contractors interested in responding to the CAT solicitation must go through a vetting process and be approved to have access to SSI. Contractors who have been successfully vetted under the presolicitation notice may request SSI documents through their Senior Corporate Official.

Contractors that have not been vetted under the presolicitation notice and are interested in responding to the CAT solicitation should review the SSI Clearance Information within the attached RFP document and respond as appropriate. Please note that the clearance process can take several weeks.