RFP # 6000002879 -request for proposals (“RFP”) for designated aviation channeling (“DAC”) services for john F. Kennedy international airport, newark liberty international airport, laguardia airport and new york stewart international airport on a requireme

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has issued RFP #6000002879 for Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) Services across four airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and New York Stewart International Airport. The solicitation seeks a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certified service provider to receive and process federally-required background checks and vetting, including Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC), Security Threat Assessments (STA), FBI Rap Back, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) E-Badge Program for airport workers. Key service requirements include real-time data exchange, returning government agency responses within one business day, and submitting biographical and biometric data within six hours of receipt. The contract will have a three-year base term with up to three two-year option periods and a potential 180-day extension. Proposers must demonstrate financial capability, provide references from at least ten existing DAC contracts (with three being Category X Airports), and maintain the official Authority to Operate (ATO) from the TSA. The evaluation will consider technical approach, management experience, and cost. The proposal due date is September 3, 2025, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic submissions required via the Bonfire platform.

The Port Authority has established specific participation goals for minority business enterprises (MBE), women-owned business enterprises (WBE), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), requiring 20% for MBEs, 10% for WBEs, and 3% for SDVOBs. The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring businesses will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability. Proposers must submit SOC Type II or TSA-approved audit reports as part of their financial documentation. The RFP includes a provision that if the aviation channeling program transitions from DAC to Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS), contractors will be expected to obtain necessary certifications at their own expense and comply with TSA requirements. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-airport scope suggest a significant contract opportunity. Potential bidders are advised to carefully review all documentation and monitor the Port Authority's business opportunities website for any addenda or changes to the original solicitation.