TSA

Transportation Security Administration

Manages aviation security and transportation screening. Buyer of security systems and IT.

FY2026 Budget

$8B+ (aviation security, screening systems, IT)

OSDBU Contact

Office of Small Business Programs - smallbiz@tsa.dhs.gov

2026 Trend

Biometric and AI-based screening systems, NextGen security technology, AI threat detection

Top NAICS Codes for TSA

These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.

541512

334290

561210

541511

336320

Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes

1

Security screening systems

2

Biometric technology

3

Threat detection systems

4

IT infrastructure

Procurement Focus & Strategy

  • Security expertise
  • AI/ML capabilities
  • Passenger experience
  • Multi-airport coordination

Forecast Strategy for Contractors

TSA offers security technology opportunities. AI/biometrics growth area. Compliance high, security expertise critical.

How to Use This Forecast

  1. Monitor updates. TSA updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
  2. Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
  3. Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
  4. Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - smallbiz@tsa.dhs.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
  5. Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.

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