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TSA Higher Education Coordination Project

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HSTS01-11-R-HRM122Federal

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal to expand its Associate's Program, which began as a pilot in 2008 to offer Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) college-level courses in Homeland Security. Initially coordinated with community colleges near Baltimore-Washington International, Washington Reagan National, and San Antonio International airports, the program enabled TSOs to pursue an Associate's degree by completing courses locally. The plan now is to broaden this initiative across airports throughout the United States and its territories, providing TSOs wider access to educational opportunities through partnerships with nearby educational institutions. The contractor selected will be responsible for managing the overall program, including establishing and maintaining relationships with TSA airport personnel and educational institutions, coordinating course delivery, and handling tuition assistance payments for eligible TSA employees. The project emphasizes collaboration between TSA points-of-contact and colleges to facilitate course enrollment and payment processes. This procurement is a competitive 8(a) set-aside under NAICS code 611310 for Educational Services, with the solicitation expected to be posted in early September 2011. The contract will be managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Contracting and Procurement based in Arlington, VA.

General Info

TSA expanding Associate's Program nationwide, offering TSOs college courses, managing partnerships, tuition assistance.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

NAICS

611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Place of Performance

ARLINGTON, VA, 20598, USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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Jeff Bardwell

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Lamar WalkerContract Specialist

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Full Description

The purpose the of this synopsis is to notify potential offerors of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Reference Number: HSTS01-11-R-HRM122) in support of the Office of Human Capital's Higher Education Coordination Project. In September 2008, TSA initiated the Associate's Program pilot that granted Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) the opportunity to take college level courses in Homeland Security. Under the pilot program, the contractor coordinated with TSA and community colleges to arrange for TSOs to take the three initial courses that were held at local community colleges within proximity to Baltimore-Washington International airport (BWI), Washington Reagan National airport (DCA) and expanded to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in January 2009. TSA seeks to expand the initial pilot and provide TSOs at airports throughout the U.S. and its territories the opportunity enroll in courses and pursue a college degree through the Associate's Program. TSA seeks a Contractor to provide the following services in support of the TSA Associate's Program. - Manage the overall program including coordinating with airports & educational institutions, course launch and management. Establish relationships with the appropriate TSA airport personnel and educational institutions already participating in the Associate's Program, and expand the program to airports throughout the U.S. and its territories, and educational institutions (colleges) within proximity to the airports -Coordinate the delivery of the courses for participating TSOs. Course delivery includes, but is not limited to, coordination with all the TSA airport points-of-contact and educational institution(s), and payment of books and tuition. -Make tuition assistance payments to the education institutions for TSA employees seeking to continue their education to complete an Associate's degree. This procurement will be conducted as a 100% 8(a) Set-Aside using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 611"Educational Services." The RFP will be posted on or about 09/06/2011.