TSA Funding of CBIS Project Costs Policy Memo V8.0 (signed)

TSA Electronic Baggage Screening Program
Funding of Checked Baggage Inspection System
Project Costs Version 8.0

ALLISON M

STOUT

Approved by:

Allison Stout, Program Manager
Electronic Baggage Screening Program
Security Capabilities
Transportation Security Administration

Digitally signed by ALLISON M

STOUT

Date: 2026.09.29 11:28:09 -04'00'
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Allowable Project Management, Construction Management, Contingency, and Maintenance C.4
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Scenario 2: Airport Initiated Installation of Additional Standalone EDS Driven by Airport’s D.3
Scenario 3: TSA initiated Projects to Change Screening at Airport from ETD Only to D.4
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Section A. Introduction
Title 49 U.S.C. §44923 authorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with Project Sponsors for: •

Projects to replace baggage conveyer systems related to aviation security;

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Projects to reconfigure terminal baggage areas as needed to install explosive detection systems;

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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

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Other airport security capital improvement projects.

TSA utilizes 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. The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA, Pub.L. 107–71 November 19, 2001) requires that 100% of checked baggage be screened for explosives by electronic or other approved means. TSA’s Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) was established to meet this congressional mandate through the qualification, procurement, deployment, and sustainment of Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) used to screen checked baggage.
EBSP maintains a multi-year investment plan, updated annually, that prioritizes aviation security improvement projects aligned with the Program’s mission and the Aviation Security Capital Fund (ASCF). EBSP selects projects intended to deliver the greatest security benefit within the funding appropriations set by Congress. The Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) details TSA’s requirements and documented best practices for implementing a high performance and cost-effective CBIS. The PGDS is available at