- TSA has released a solicitation for the TSA Gold+ IDIQ contract
- The contract has a maximum value of $12.9 billion over 10 years
- The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 12
The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration has begun soliciting offers for the potential 10-year, $12.9 billion TSA Gold+ indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract seeking industry partners to deliver integrated airport security screening technology and workforce services.
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According to a solicitation notice published Wednesday, TSA will accept offers for the multiple-award commercial services IDIQ contract through July 23.
What Is TSA Gold+?
TSA Gold+ is a public-private partnership that builds on the Screening Partnership Program to modernize aviation security at participating U.S. airports. Under the initiative, TSA plans to combine the existing Screening Partnership Program with its innovation authorities to enable new aviation security technologies and operational approaches.
According to the solicitation, TSA Gold+ requires contractors to provide turnkey solutions that combine security screening technology, maintenance and a skilled workforce capable of screening passengers and property for weapons, explosives and other prohibited items at participating airports.
According to the performance work statement, the initiative transitions TSA’s role from both operator and regulator to primarily serving as the security regulator for participating airports while private industry manages screening operations under federal oversight. TSA said the program is intended to integrate advanced screening technologies, privately managed screening personnel and airport-tailored security solutions while maintaining outcome-based security standards.
TSA Gold+ seeks to provide airports with a new pathway to work with TSA and industry partners to modernize security operations through the deployment of next-generation transportation security equipment, use of contracted screening services and advancement of bespoke curb-to-gate experience.
What Is the Scope of the TSA IDIQ Contract?
Under the solicitation, TSA intends to award multiple commercial IDIQ contracts for airport security screening services and related program management support. Contractors will provide management of security screening technology and screening personnel at participating airports, with additional task orders covering transition, training and other airport-specific requirements.
The solicitation establishes a guaranteed minimum task order value of $5,000 for each awarded contractor and a cumulative maximum contract ceiling of $12.9 billion across all awards. TSA said orders may be issued over a 10-year period beginning Sept. 28, 2026.
According to the PWS, contractors should provide program management, technology deployment, equipment maintenance, cybersecurity support, screening operations, workforce management, financial management, quality control and transition services while complying with TSA security requirements and performance standards.
