TSA contracts: Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what TSA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 10
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $2.5 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 26%
Open TSA contracts, due soonest
- TSA ATSS RE-COMPETITION
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Bottle Liquid Scanner (BLS) Qualified Products List (QPL)
Due in 10 daysOct 15, 2026
- Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) Recapitalization (Recap) Explosive Detection System (EDS) Industry Engagement Events
Due in 11 daysOct 16, 2026
- Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) Qualified Product List (QPL)
Due in 117 daysJan 30, 2027
- Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) Version 9.0 for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems
Due in 173 daysMar 27, 2027
- Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL)
Due in 207 daysApr 30, 2027
What TSA is buying right now
NAICS codes on TSA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | 4 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | 2 |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | 1 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 |
TSA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $2 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.5 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What TSA spends the most on
Industries with the most TSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $1.3 billion |
| 561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $839 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $794.2 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $687.1 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $559 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $384.7 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $347.4 million |
| 334517 | Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing | $280.4 million |
Small business contracts at TSA
About 26% of TSA's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $479.5 million
- 8(a): $233.2 million
- Women-owned: $103.4 million
- HUBZone: $60.9 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $24.2 million
Set-asides on TSA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 10
See which set-asides you may qualify for with the free SBA certification screener.
Who wins TSA contracts
Companies with the most TSA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Leidos, Inc. | $898.3 million |
| Techflow, Inc. | $821.4 million |
| Covenant Aviation Security, LLC | $479.1 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $276.4 million |
| Smiths Detection Inc. | $261.3 million |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | $202.7 million |
| Analogic Corp | $190 million |
| Peraton Enterprise Solutions LLC | $170.9 million |
| VMD Systems Integrators, LLC | $157.7 million |
| Workwear Outfitters, LLC | $151.8 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where TSA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open TSA contracts are in Virginia.
- Virginia: 5 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find TSA contract opportunities?
The Transportation Security Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 10 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does TSA spend on contracts?
The Transportation Security Administration obligated about $2.5 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 26% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are TSA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most TSA contract dollars were Leidos, Inc., Techflow, Inc. and Covenant Aviation Security, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at TSA?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Transportation Security Administration, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.