TSA Gold+
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $100,000,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Multiple
- Forecast number
- F2026073907
- Points of contact
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- Anca Alexandrescu anca.alexandrescu@tsa.dhs.gov (571) 308-5769
- Melissa Shah melissa.shah@tsa.dhs.gov (949) 862-5521
Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Transportation Security Administration is procuring integrated aviation security services under the TSA Gold+ initiative at participating U.S. airports, with an estimated award date of August 28, 2026. Contractors must deliver skilled screeners, advanced security technology, and maintenance under outcome-based, performance-driven contracts; the screening workforce must adhere to the same regulations, standard operating procedures, and training as federal screeners under Federal Security Director oversight. Participation in Gold+ is voluntary, with airports able to opt out before award or return to federal screening after participation, making the number and timing of participating airports variable.
The estimated award value is $100 million under a firm fixed price IDIQ TO/DO multiple award vehicle with a ten-year period of performance from August 28, 2026 through August 27, 2036, with contracts funded at or below the federal cost baseline. Performance occurs at participating U.S. airports. For requirements information, contact Melissa Shah, Contracting Officer's Representative, at melissa.shah@tsa.dhs.gov or (571) 536-8045; for additional questions, contact Anca Alexandrescu, Acting Director of Technology Management, at anca.alexandrescu@tsa.dhs.gov or (571) 308-5769.
Forecast text
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Gold+ initiative aims to modernize aviation security at U.S. airports by integrating screening workforce, technology, and maintenance under outcome-based, performance-driven contracts. Gold+ expands upon the Screening Partnership Program (SPP) to deliver a comprehensive, turnkey solution—providing skilled screeners and advanced security technology, all overseen by TSA.
Participation in Gold+ is voluntary; airports may apply to join and can opt out before contract award or return to federal screening after participation. Due to this flexibility, the number and timing of participating airports are variable. Transitioning airports require a tailored, phased approach to ensure operational continuity and workforce stability. Contractors may operate and maintain TSA-owned equipment during transition, ensuring interoperability until vendor-owned solutions are deployed.
Gold+ contracts are funded at or below the federal cost baseline. Contractors must deliver integrated screening services, technology, and maintenance within these cost constraints, meeting all TSA statutory requirements, including security standards and compensation parity. The contract screening workforce must adhere to the same regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training as federal screeners, under the oversight of the airport’s Federal Security Director.
Gold+ contracts are governed by outcome-based metrics for security, efficiency, and customer service, with incentives and disincentives to drive continuous improvement. This model enables greater agility, scalability, and modernization, allowing solutions to be tailored to each airport’s needs and supporting TSA’s broader modernization strategy.
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