Industry Day Notice: FY26 TSA Innovation Office – Transporting Security Equipment (TSE) Connectivity
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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) Innovation Office is hosting an Industry Day to highlight Transporting Security Equipment (TSE) Connectivity, focusing on the next generation of transportation security. This event aims to foster industry partnerships in a joint ecosystem to significantly improve security and transform the passenger experience through an open architecture approach and data standardization. The Industry Day will be held on June 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams.
Purpose & Scope
TSA seeks to establish a digital foundation for TSE systems to securely exchange data across airports, enhancing operations and screening. The initiative's key components include:
- Secure TSE Network Connectivity: Developing an encrypted network for rapid data sharing.
- Automated Data Collection: Implementing a vendor-neutral method for real-time data collection from TSEs.
- Dashboarding: Supporting proactive maintenance and operational planning.
- Enterprise Screening: Integrating remote screening for standardization and interoperability.
- Algorithm Development: Encouraging broader industry innovation in detection algorithms.
This strategic vision outlines TSA's technological roadmap, signaling future opportunities for industry partners to contribute to the development and deployment of new solutions. The initiative involves a phased approach to pilot deployments and scaling through FY26 and FY27, inviting industry input and feedback.
Key Benefits
The initiative is expected to deliver improved operational visibility, enhanced security effectiveness, increased operational efficiency, a better customer experience, and a future-ready infrastructure.
Participation & Registration
Industry partners with capabilities in the aviation security ecosystem, including those specializing in connectivity solutions, open architecture, and data standardization, are encouraged to participate. Interested parties should review the attached document (TSECONNATT.pdf) for further details on TSA's TSE Connectivity initiative prior to the event.
To attend, RSVP by May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, by emailing TSA.Innovation@tsa.dhs.gov with "TSE Connectivity Industry Day RSVP" in the subject line. Attendance is limited to those who RSVP by the deadline, and a Teams calendar invite will be sent to all registered industry partners.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Industry Day
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Industry Day Date: June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
- RSVP Deadline: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: May 13, 2026
- Primary Contact: Mr. Nicholas Kolilansky (TSA.Innovation@tsa.dhs.gov)