ID Checking Guides and Online ID Checking Guides Services
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 Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to D. R. Myers Distributing Co. for ID Checking Guides and Online ID Checking Guides Services. This procurement is for supplies and services to aid screeners in verifying identification credentials at airports. Responses from interested parties are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include providing both written and online Identification Checking Guides. These guides must contain valid and current photo IDs, including front and back color pictures of Driver Licenses, U.S. Federal identifications (e.g., immigration documents, passports, military/DoD ID Cards, visas, Diplomatic/Consular IDs, Trusted Traveler Programs), and Tribal Identifications. Additionally, OCONUS (outside the continental US) written guides are needed, featuring national and territorial driver's license photo IDs and official Identification Cards from all issuing countries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: D. R. Myers Distributing Co.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Product Service Code: 7610 (Books And Pamphlets)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 11, 2026, 5:36 PM ET
Evaluation
This notice is an intent to award a contract using other than full and open competition, under the authority of FAR 6.302, to a single source. It is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Vendors interested in potential subcontracting opportunities should contact D. R. Myers Distributing Co. directly. The contract will address the requirements of TSA’s Office of Security Operations.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Kurt Allen (kurt.allen@tsa.dhs.gov)