Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Security Capabilities Strategic Five-Year Technology Investment Plan

The Transportation Security Administration’s Office of Security Capabilities has released a Strategic Five-Year Technology Investment Plan covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, developed in accordance with requirements set forth in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and its subsequent amendment under the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act. This plan outlines TSA’s approach to enhancing security technology acquisitions aimed at protecting the nation’s aviation transportation systems from terrorist threats. It emphasizes the adoption of best practices and increased transparency in security technology investment decisions to strengthen overall aviation security capabilities. The document serves solely as an informational resource and does not solicit any responses or proposals from the public. It was posted on September 2, 2015, and is managed through the Department of Homeland Security’s Contracting and Procurement office, specifically associated with NAICS code 334511, which relates to semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing, reflecting the technological focus of the investment plan. For further inquiries, the designated point of contact is Robyn Peters, and additional details can be accessed via the provided online link. The plan represents an important element of the TSA’s strategic efforts to safeguard the aviation sector through planned technology advancements.