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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science (AI/ML/DS) Technical Support Services

ID: 70RSAT26RFI000015 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) requires professional scientific, technical and programmatic assistance services to support development of advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies and automated image analysis software for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA projects passenger screening throughput will increase over the next decade from 3 million to 10 million passengers per day, which will require new and advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies to handle these projected loads while simultaneously improving passenger experience.

The overall intent of this technical effort is to provide artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science expertise and experience for research, development, and assessment of technologies for improving the security, throughput, and passenger experience at airport checkpoints and similar environments. The specific intent of this technical effort is to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning (AIML), and data science (DS) expertise and experience towards supporting, developing, and delivering various AIML and DS tools to improve checkpoint screening throughput and related equities. This includes conducting and providing independent evaluations, supporting testing, validation, and standards development, evaluating and analyzing AIML and DS tools, developing and evaluating automated image analysis software and algorithms, supporting development and interpretation of open architecture data and metadata standards, and supporting and creating algorithm training, validation, testing and assurance tools for advanced screening and related technologies.

The purposes of this RFI are:

  1. To gain an understanding of the capabilities of small businesses to support DHS S&T's AI/ML/DS requirements.
  2. To gain an understanding of Industry's capabilities to support DHS S&T's AI/ML/DS requirements.
  3. Conduct market research for a potential task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle.
Background
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) is seeking professional scientific, technical, and programmatic assistance services to support the development of advanced passenger and baggage screening technologies and automated image analysis software for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

With TSA projecting an increase in passenger screening throughput from 3 million to 10 million passengers per day over the next decade, there is a critical need for new technologies that enhance security while improving the passenger experience. This effort aims to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science to enhance airport checkpoint security and efficiency.

Work Details
The contract will involve providing expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning (AIML), and data science (DS) for research, development, and assessment of technologies aimed at improving security and throughput at airport checkpoints. Specific tasks include: conducting independent evaluations; supporting testing, validation, and standards development; evaluating AIML and DS tools; developing automated image analysis software and algorithms; supporting the development of open architecture data standards; creating algorithm training, validation, testing, and assurance tools for advanced screening technologies.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is not explicitly defined in this RFI but references an existing task order with a ceiling value of $5,906,107 through June 2, 2026.
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Overview

Agency
DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) [DHS]
Response Deadline
May 12, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 27, 2026, 1:10 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R408 - Support- Professional: Program Management/Support
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
12%
On 4/27/26 DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued Sources Sought 70RSAT26RFI000015 for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science (AI/ML/DS) Technical Support Services due 5/12/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541611 and PSC R408.
Primary Contact
Name
Jennifer K. Koons   Profile
Email
jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS > SCI TECH ACQ DIV
FPDS Organization Code
7001-STAD00
Source Organization Code
100170417
Last Updated
April 27, 2026
Last Updated By
jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 20, 2026