TSA to outsource its screener training program
The program offers "Basic Screener Training" (which includes 40 hours of classroom instruction plus 60 hours of on-the-job training) and "On Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol" training (which teaches a TSA employee to assess the validity of an alarm triggered automatically by an explosive detection system.) "A well-trained operator can quickly determine if the object or objects that caused a machine alarm are threatening or non-threatening often without performing invasive and time-consuming Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) sampling or physical searches," explained a TSA statement of objectives released March 3.
The Specialized Security Training (SST) program, which is run by TSA’s office of operation and technical training, is looking for a contractor with wide-ranging capabilities.
"Specifically, the SST program develops curricula; develops training tools and materials; plans and schedules training courses; provides logistics and other operational support for training initiatives and workshops; delivers training through classroom and on-line channels; tests trainees for learning and proficiency; and evaluates the training provided," said the TSA document.
Since its inception in 2002, TSA has relied on a combination of outside contractors and in-house personnel to conduct its extensive training programs.
In its draft RFP issued March 3, TSA said it intends to issue a task order to one company for a one-year base contract (plus four one-year options) to analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate and maintain the agency’s huge training program.
An industry day will be held for prospective vendors on April 9, at a time and location to be announced. The final RFP is expected to be released on or about April 22 and TSA anticipates making a single award in late September.
Interested candidates can contact Robyn King, TSA contract specialist, at .
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