TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo v6

Electronic Baggage Screening Program TSA
Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System
Projects Costs Version 6.0

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James Stephens, Planning & Procurement Branch Manager
Electronic Baggage Screening Program
Acquisition Program Management
Transportation Security Administration

signed by BRAD J ANDERSON
BRAD J ANDERSON Digitally
Date: 2023.03.08 09:54:59 -05'00'

Brad Anderson, Program Manager
Electronic Baggage Screening Program
Acquisition Program Management
Transportation Security Administration

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signed by KERRY A TOSCANO
KERRY A TOSCANO Digitally
Date: 2023.03.07 13:21:45 -05'00'

Kerry Toscano, Director
Security Technology Acquisition Division
Contracting & Procurement
Transportation Security Administration

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Section A. Introduction
Title 49 U.S.C. §44923 authorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make other transaction agreements with Project Sponsors for: 
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Projects to replace baggage conveyer systems related to aviation security; Projects to reconfigure terminal baggage areas as needed to install explosive detection systems;
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 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 (APM) 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