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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science (AI/ML/DS) Technical Support Services

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70RSAT26RFI000015Federal

Submission Closed05/12/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate is seeking market research through a Request for Information to identify small and industry capabilities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science to support the development and evaluation of advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies for the Transportation Security Administration. With projected passenger volumes rising from three million to ten million per day over the next decade, the goal is to enhance checkpoint security, throughput, and passenger experience through AI/ML/DS-driven solutions. Respondents are expected to demonstrate expertise in developing and assessing automated image analysis software, supporting testing and validation of algorithms, contributing to open architecture data and metadata standards, and creating tools for training, validation, and assurance of screening technologies. The RFI seeks insights on technical capabilities, staffing capacity, project management approaches, and strategies for addressing capability gaps, with no formal evaluation or award anticipated. All submissions must be electronic, limited to a four-page technical response plus a cover letter, and submitted via email to Jennifer.Koons@hq.dhs.gov no later than noon Eastern Time on May 12, 2026. Each technical response must be exactly one page and address one of four specified questions using Times New Roman, size 11 font. The cover letter must include the respondent’s SAM Unique Entity Identifier, size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 541611, point of contact details, GSA contract and OASIS+ domain information, and technical and contracting representatives. Individual attachments must not exceed five megabytes, and responses must be unclassified. No physical submissions, classified materials, or proprietary information are permitted. The solicitation number is 70RSAT26RFI000015, and while responses may inform a future task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle, this RFI itself does not constitute a solicitation or create any contractual obligation. The primary place of performance is Washington, DC, and all responses must comply with these submission standards to be considered.

General Info

DHS seeks AI/ML support to enhance TSA passenger and baggage screening technologies.

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Department Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq DivisionView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 27

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Response DeadlineMay 12

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05/12/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

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Department Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

Contacts

Jennifer K. Koons

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Full Description

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) requires professional scientific, technical and programmatic assistance services to support development of advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies and automated image analysis software for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA projects passenger screening throughput will increase over the next decade from 3 million to 10 million passengers per day, which will require new and advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies to handle these projected loads while simultaneously improving passenger experience.

The overall intent of this technical effort is to provide artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science expertise and experience for research, development, and assessment of technologies for improving the security, throughput, and passenger experience at airport checkpoints and similar environments. The specific intent of this technical effort is to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning (AIML), and data science (DS) expertise and experience towards supporting, developing, and delivering various AIML and DS tools to improve checkpoint screening throughput and related equities. This includes conducting and providing independent evaluations, supporting testing, validation, and standards development, evaluating and analyzing AIML and DS tools, developing and evaluating automated image analysis software and algorithms, supporting development and interpretation of open architecture data and metadata standards, and supporting and creating algorithm training, validation, testing and assurance tools for advanced screening and related technologies.

The purposes of this RFI are:

To gain an understanding of the capabilities of small businesses to support DHS S&T’s AI/ML/DS requirements.
To gain an understanding of Industry’s capabilities to support DHS S&T’s AI/ML/DS requirements.
Conduct market research for a potential task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle.