Global Distribution System (GDS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify potential business sources capable of providing a Global Distribution System (GDS). This system is required to schedule, make hotel reservations, and secure flight itineraries/tickets. The government is seeking information from various business sizes and socioeconomic statuses. Responses are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Global Distribution System (GDS) with future modification capabilities. Key features include:
- US-Based System: Imperative due to strict security requirements.
- Seating Selection: Ability to select seating for timely threat response.
- Full Travel Services: Support government personnel across multiple facilities.
- Security Compliance: Must conform to governmental security requirements, including TSA's System Security and Interconnect Security Agreement.
- Secure Connectivity: Direct, secure connection from Government networks to contractor networks.
- User Interface: GDS desktop software for government personnel interaction.
- System Integration: Interface with existing external Government software applications.
- Data Residency: All contractor data and storage facilities must reside within the United States.
Response Requirements
Interested and capable companies should submit a response, limited to five (5) pages, including:
- Company details (name, address, POC, phone, email).
- Capability to meet requirements.
- Capability to perform this type of contract, with comparable work performed in the past three years (project description, customer info, period, dollar value).
- Company's Business Size and Socioeconomic Status (WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZONE, 8(a), etc.).
- Self-certification of US company location and US data storage.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 518210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $7M
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no contract award is intended based on responses. All proprietary information should be marked. Companies must be registered in SAM.gov. Responses should be emailed to Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov.