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TSE Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support

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Federal

Response Deadline11/03/2028, 12:00:00 PM EDT

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security Administration

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

72660, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of TSA25-04-0648 .

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TSA Approved Independent Third-Party Acceptance Testing of Donated, Bailed, and Non-TSA-Funded Transportation Security Equipment (TSE)

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PostedNov 12

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Response DeadlineNov 3

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11/03/2028, 12:00:00 PM EDTin almost 2 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security Administration

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security Administration

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Performs specialized technical analysis and verification of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) for prime contractors on TSA acceptance testing projects. Verifies configuration baselines, validates equipment against FRD and ORD, and executes tests based on the VRTM. Identifies performance deviations and assists in creating event-specific test plans. Requires expertise in security screening technology and signed NDAs. Delivers technical verification data and deficiency reports.

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