Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) Version 9. 0 for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- TSA25-04-03026
- Agency
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Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
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About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration issued Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) Version 9.0 for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems on September 30, 2026, with a comment period closing March 31, 2027. This is an informational notice, not a procurement solicitation; it establishes technical requirements and best practices for airport operators, designers, planners, and architects developing checked baggage screening systems.
PGDS v9.0 replaces Version 8.0 and consolidates the main body and appendices into a single document. The guidance applies to all new CBIS designs unless a project obtained formal TSA confirmation of a complete 30% Detailed Design Package prior to September 30, 2026. The document specifies mandatory requirements (using "shall" language), recommended best practices (using "should" language), and informational support statements across the complete CBIS project lifecycle: schematic design, detailed design milestones (30%, 70%, and 100%), construction, testing and evaluation, and closeout.
Key technical areas covered include baggage screening demand determination, explosive detection system equipment specifications, conveyor system design standards, fail-safe operational requirements, positive bag tracking implementation, on-screen resolution standards, lifecycle cost analysis methodology, cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST standards, IT security requirements, and staffing considerations. TSA retains authority to require resubmission of design packages under v9.0 if a CBIS has not completed Integrated Site Acceptance Test within two years of original approval.
The amendment also provides TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System Project Costs Policy Memo Version 8.0, which governs Other Transaction Agreement funding mechanisms, project eligibility, allowable and unallowable costs for in-line and standalone EDS projects, and funding responsibilities. Industry stakeholders may submit comments using the provided form to pgds@tsa.dhs.gov for potential inclusion in future PGDS updates.
Notice text
8 versions
Update #8 · Latest ·
September 30, 2026
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the “Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 9.0” (PGDS v9.0), which hereby replaces Version 8.0. The PGDS provides requirements and best practices to assist designers, planners, architects, and other stakeholders in developing efficient and cost-effective checked baggage screening systems. PGDS v9.0 is provided as a single document containing the main body and appendices.
This amendment also includes an industry comment form. To submit comments regarding PGDS v9.0 or propose changes for a future version of the PGDS, please complete the comment form according to the instructions provided in its first tab. The comment period closes on March 31, 2027, after which TSA will review and adjudicate all comments received for potential inclusion in a future PGDS update.
Lastly, this amendment provides the “TSA Electronic Baggage Screening Program Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System Project Costs Version 8.0” (CBIS Funding Policy Memo v8.0), which hereby replaces Version 7.0. The policy memo describes eligibility for TSA funding, the Other Transaction Agreement application and project-delivery processes, and the allowable, allocable, reasonable, and unallowable costs associated with in-line CBIS projects. It also establishes funding responsibilities for several types of stand-alone Explosive Detection System projects.
The PGDS v9.0, PGDS v9.0 Comment Form, and CBIS Funding Policy Memo v8.0 are provided in the attachments.
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January 16, 2025
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 7.0 which hereby replaces Version 6.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
This TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 7.0 is provided in the attachments.
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March 24, 2023
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the “Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems version 8.0” (PGDS v8.0), which hereby replaces version 7.0. The PGDS is intended to provide standards and best practices that assist designers, planners, and architects in developing efficient and cost-effective in-line checked baggage screening systems. Due to document length and file size considerations, PGDS v8.0 has also been split into two documents – one containing the main body of the document and the other containing appendices.
This amendment also provides the document titled “Electronic Baggage Screening Program TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System Project Costs Version 6.0” (CBIS Funding Policy Memo v6.0), which hereby replaces Version 5.0. This document contains information related to Checked Baggage Inspection System project types, costs that are allocable or non-allocable for TSA reimbursement, and new guidance regarding funding responsibilities for stand-alone baggage screening projects.
This amendment also includes an industry comment form. For any comments regarding the contents of PGDS v8.0, or proposed changes to be implemented in a future version of PGDS, please fill out the comment form using the instructions provided in the first tab of this document. The comment period closes on October 31, 2023, after which all received comments will be reviewed and adjudicated by the TSA Technical Review Committee for potential inclusion in PGDS v9.0.
The PGDS v8.0 documents, CBIS Funding Policy Memo v6.0, and the industry comments form are provided in the attachments.
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November 19, 2021
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 5.0 which hereby replaces Version 4.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
The TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 5.0, is provided in the attachments.
Update #7 ·
January 16, 2025
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 7.0 which hereby replaces Version 6.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
This TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 7.0 is provided in the attachments.
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March 24, 2023
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the “Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems version 8.0” (PGDS v8.0), which hereby replaces version 7.0. The PGDS is intended to provide standards and best practices that assist designers, planners, and architects in developing efficient and cost-effective in-line checked baggage screening systems. Due to document length and file size considerations, PGDS v8.0 has also been split into two documents – one containing the main body of the document and the other containing appendices.
This amendment also provides the document titled “Electronic Baggage Screening Program TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System Project Costs Version 6.0” (CBIS Funding Policy Memo v6.0), which hereby replaces Version 5.0. This document contains information related to Checked Baggage Inspection System project types, costs that are allocable or non-allocable for TSA reimbursement, and new guidance regarding funding responsibilities for stand-alone baggage screening projects.
This amendment also includes an industry comment form. For any comments regarding the contents of PGDS v8.0, or proposed changes to be implemented in a future version of PGDS, please fill out the comment form using the instructions provided in the first tab of this document. The comment period closes on October 31, 2023, after which all received comments will be reviewed and adjudicated by the TSA Technical Review Committee for potential inclusion in PGDS v9.0.
The PGDS v8.0 documents, CBIS Funding Policy Memo v6.0, and the industry comments form are provided in the attachments.
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November 19, 2021
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 5.0 which hereby replaces Version 4.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
The TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 5.0, is provided in the attachments.
Update #6 ·
March 24, 2023
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the “Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems version 8.0” (PGDS v8.0), which hereby replaces version 7.0. The PGDS is intended to provide standards and best practices that assist designers, planners, and architects in developing efficient and cost-effective in-line checked baggage screening systems. Due to document length and file size considerations, PGDS v8.0 has also been split into two documents – one containing the main body of the document and the other containing appendices.
This amendment also provides the document titled “Electronic Baggage Screening Program TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System Project Costs Version 6.0” (CBIS Funding Policy Memo v6.0), which hereby replaces Version 5.0. This document contains information related to Checked Baggage Inspection System project types, costs that are allocable or non-allocable for TSA reimbursement, and new guidance regarding funding responsibilities for stand-alone baggage screening projects.
This amendment also includes an industry comment form. For any comments regarding the contents of PGDS v8.0, or proposed changes to be implemented in a future version of PGDS, please fill out the comment form using the instructions provided in the first tab of this document. The comment period closes on October 31, 2023, after which all received comments will be reviewed and adjudicated by the TSA Technical Review Committee for potential inclusion in PGDS v9.0.
The PGDS v8.0 documents, CBIS Funding Policy Memo v6.0, and the industry comments form are provided in the attachments.
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November 19, 2021
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 5.0 which hereby replaces Version 4.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
The TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 5.0, is provided in the attachments.
Update #5 ·
November 19, 2021
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 5.0 which hereby replaces Version 4.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
The TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 5.0, is provided in the attachments.
Update #4 ·
October 8, 2020
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems version 7.0, which hereby replaces version 6.0. The PGDS is intended to provide standards and best practices that assist designers, planners, and architects in developing efficient and cost-effective checked baggage screening systems.
This amendment also incorporates the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 4.0 which hereby replaces Version 3.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility.
The PGDS Version 7.0, the TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 4.0, and a comment form for industry comments regarding PGDS version 7.0 are provided in the attachments.
Update #3 ·
November 20, 2018
The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) Project Costs, Version 3.0 which hereby replaces Version 2.0. This document contains CBIS project and funding application eligibility, as well as allowable, allocable, and reasonable project costs.
The TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 3.0 and comment form are provided in the attachments for reference.
Update #2 ·
The TSA Funding Policy Memo Version 2.0 and comment form are provided in the attachments for reference.
Update #1 ·
As a result of successful collaboration with the aviation industry, the TSA is proud to announce the issuance of the revised Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 6.0.
The TSA prepared PGDS Version 1.0 as part of the Baggage Screening Investment Study (BSIS), in consultation with the aviation industry during 2006, and published it in October 2007. Since then, the TSA has completed several rounds of review processes in which industry comments and follow-on PGDS studies were incorporated and published in subsequent Versions 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1, 4.2 and 5.0.
For the most recent version, Version 6.0, over 370 industry comments were reviewed and adjudicated. At the industry's request, a Key Changes Table has been added to Chapter 1 to help identify the most significant changes and its location in the document. The format of the document has been changed from a two-column, print-oriented functionality to single column electronic-oriented format. Some of the most significant changes for this new version are the following:
i. Chapter 3: Eliminated all Certified equipment from the chapter, only Qualified and Legacy equipment will be presented. Revised Mini In-line section to further define these system types. Revised CBIS Levels of Screening descriptions. Introduced new nomenclature for EDS types, to match EBSP's procurement terminologies (EDS Type 1 and EDS Type 2) included definitions for these new terms.
ii. Chapter 7: Added failsafe detection standards, diverter configuration standards, and round-robin Baggage Allocation Methodology (BAM) requirement; refined Pre-EDS tracking requirement; added a best practices section for video surveillance capabilities at airports.
iii. Chapter 9: Provided examples for all Baggage Status Displays (BSD). Applied Human Factors best practices in the BSD design. Included reinsert Line ID requirements, two-way BSD-SVS serial communication requirements, and new CBRA bag statuses.
iv. Chapter 12: Added this new chapter, which includes Cybersecurity requirements.
v. Appendices: All requirements were removed from the appendices and located in the appropriate chapters on the document to improve document integrity
The design principles and methods outlined in the PGDS incorporate insights and experiences of industry stakeholders, including airport and airline representatives, planners, architects, baggage handling system designers, and equipment manufacturers. The PGDS is intended to assist planners and designers in developing cost-effective solutions for checked baggage inspection systems.
The PGDS emphasizes the best practices that are associated with baggage screening system layouts and addresses other factors necessary to actively manage system costs and performance.
The TSA welcomes comments to the PGDS Version 6.0 from all stakeholders and will continue to collaborate with the aviation industry to periodically update the PGDS. Comments and suggestions should be sent to pgds@tsa.dhs.gov by September 28th, 2018 using the official comment form. Additional guidance for making comments is provided in Appendix A.
The PGDS Version 5.0 and comment form can be found at the following address:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5f27246b608d3914c43bb0dd2d11ebd9&tab=core&_cview=1
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PGDS V9 09.30.26 .pdf | ||
| TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo V8.0_ Final 20260929 (signed).pdf | ||
| PGDS v9 Comment Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo v7 Final.pdf | ||
| PGDS v8.0 Appendices.pdf | ||
| TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo v6.pdf | ||
| PGDS v8.0 Main.pdf | ||
| PGDS v8 Comment Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo v5.pdf | ||
| PGDS_V7_Comment Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| PGDS Version 7.0.pdf | ||
| TSA Funding Policy Memo version 4.0.pdf | ||
| PGDS_V6_Comment_Form.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| PGDS_V6_final.pdf | ||
| TSA_Funding_of_CBIS_Project_Costs_Policy_Memo_v3_07312018.pdf | ||
| TSA_Funding_of_CBIS_Project_Costs_Policy_Memo_v2.0.pdf | ||
| PGDS_V6_Comment_Form.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| PGDS_V6_Final_9-29-17.pdf |
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