TSA protects the nation's transportation systems, primarily commercial aviation. It spends $2B+ annually on passenger and baggage screening equipment, IT systems, and professional services at 440+ airports nationwide.
Transportation Security Administration historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
Transportation Security Administration is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win TSA contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register with the TSA Office of Acquisition at tsa.gov/for-business
Target TSA's screening technology programs including CT scanners and credential authentication
Attend TSA industry days for advance notice of screening equipment procurement
Monitor SAM.gov for TSA solicitations in security technology and services
Contact the TSA Office of Small Business Programs for outreach
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Transportation Security Administration. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
SAM.gov + TSA procurement outreach. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Transportation Security Administration's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Transportation Security Administration awards 30% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 4% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 5%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Transportation Security Administration spends approximately $2B+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $10B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Transportation Security Administration as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every TSA solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.