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TSA wants software tool to assess transport risks

The Transportation Security Administration is planning to procure commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software that would enable the agency to assess the terrorist risks and vulnerabilities affecting various modes of transportation in the U.S., including bus, rail, trucks and general aviation.

"The tool will assist in prioritization of security measures based on their risk reduction potential," said the statement of work accompanying TSA’s formal solicitation, which was posted April 18.

The software tool would help TSA gather and organize information about specific transport modes and assist agency officials to make risk management decisions.

The contract, which will be issued by TSA’s office of operational process and technology, envisions a one-year base period plus four one-year options. The chosen vendor will be expected to install the software, troubleshoot any hardware or software problems, consult on building risk assessment modules, attend classified intelligence meetings at TSA headquarters and maintain the software.

The winning contractor will also be expected to provide training in Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; and Arlington, VA, in use of the software to support TSA’s "Baseline Assessment & Security Enhancement" (BASE) efforts.

Interested parties can contact , contract specialist, at 571-227-2890. Responses are due by May 8.

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