Broad Agency Announcement for TWIC Reader Pilot Initial Capability Evaluation

This contract pertains to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the TWIC Reader Pilot Initial Capability Evaluation, issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Contracting and Procurement office. The solicitation, identified by the number BAA_TWIC_Reader_06202008, was posted on September 13, 2010, under NAICS code 334119. The contract modification dated June 25, 2008, added an attachment containing a series of questions and answers relevant to the BAA, aimed at clarifying the solicitation’s requirements and scope. The primary focus of this evaluation is to advance the capability and effectiveness of the TWIC reader technology, critical for enhancing security protocols in transportation and infrastructure sectors. The office responsible for this contract is located in Springfield, Virginia, and the primary points of contact include Contracting Officer Gloria A. Uria and Contract Specialist Morgan A. Schickler, both reachable via email and phone. The contract details do not specify a set-aside type, and the place of performance details remain unspecified. The inclusion of the attachment with Q&A responses suggests an ongoing dialogue to refine and support the pilot evaluation process, facilitating potential offerors’ understanding and compliance with the technical and administrative requirements laid out in the announcement.