TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo v3

Transportation
Security
Administration
Electronic Baggage Screening Program TSA
Funding of
Checked Baggage Inspection System Projects Costs
Version 3.0

Submitted by:

Approved by:

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Electronic Baggage Screening Program
Acquisition Program Management

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Walter Dickey, Program Manager
Electronic Baggage Screening Program
Acquisition Program Management
Transportation Security Administration

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Section A.

Introduction

49 U.S.C. §44923 authorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make other transaction agreements with Project Sponsors for:
1. Projects to replace baggage conveyer systems related to aviation security; 2. Projects to reconfigure terminal baggage areas as needed to install explosive detection systems;
3. Projects to enable the Under Secretary to deploy explosive detection systems behind the ticket counter, in the baggage sorting area, or in line with the baggage handling system; and 4. Other airport security capital improvement projects. TSA utilizes Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), as funding instruments, to reimburse Project Sponsors for eligible aviation security projects. Project Sponsors may obtain any additional information, guidance, and applications for funding at: http://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/electronicbaggage-screening. Acquisition Program Management (OAPM) within TSA is responsible for managing the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP). EBSP’s mission is to satisfy the requirements of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA, Pub.L. 107–71 November 19, 2001). ATSA requires that all checked baggage be screened using explosive detection technology. EBSP’s mission is to deploy and maintain screening technology in support of ATSA requirements. EBSP develops an annual spend plan, by prioritizing and then selecting aviation security improvement projects that meet the Program’s mission. EBSP selects projects that will achieve the maximum increase in security capability within the funding appropriations set by Congress. The Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) detail TSA’s requirements and documented best practices for implementing a high performance and cost-effective CBIS. The PGDS is available at https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4a8f4fd67dc1112b4a775dd7cc00a81e