Sources Sought
Request for Information (RFI) Color Vision Testing
Department of Homeland Security · Transportation Security Administration · Sol. 70T01027I8401N001
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is asking industry for information on a computer-based color vision test that TSA staff could give to job applicants, instead of paying outside medical providers. TSA expects about 26,825 exams next fiscal year, possibly across about 450 airport sites, with a pilot first. This is a Sources Sought / RFI for market research, not a solicitation.
Watch out for
- Market research only, not a bid. A response does not lead to an award; TSA says this RFI is not a solicitation and it may or may not issue one later.
This RFI and draft PWS are issued solely for informational and planning purposes and do not
- Requirements still changing. The draft PWS is being updated, so the final requirements may differ from what you respond to.
the Government is currently working on updating the PWS to reflect the current requirements
- Heavy security and compliance bar. Needs a DHS IT security review, a Section 508 report (VPAT) and possibly FedRAMP, which can be costly for a small software firm.
• If your solution involves cloud components or data transmission, describe its current
- Nationwide rollout scale. Deploying and supporting about 450 sites, with proctor training and possible vendor hardware, needs real logistics and support capacity.
- Short response window and tight page limit. Responses are due 19 Oct 2026 and limited to 8 pages.
Read from the notice and 1 attachment.
- RFI_Computer-Based Color Vision Testing.pdf
Full brief
What they want
- Computer-based color vision test with a clear pass/fail result and no diagnostic data
- Self-administered by the applicant with built-in instructions and minimal proctor involvement
- Runs on standard computers, laptops, tablets or a vendor-provided dedicated workstation
- Scientifically validated for accuracy and reliability, with references or federal use
- Secure data handling (local or government-approved; FedRAMP for cloud) and Section 508 accessibility
- Optional small pilot (5 to 10 sites) before full deployment to about 450 sites
- Industry feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement
- Contract type
- Not stated; TSA anticipates a single contract award
- Place of performance
- Springfield, VA (TSA); solution would be deployed at about 450 airport sites
- Offers due
- 2026-10-19 12:00 PM EDT
- How to submit
- Email to Jason.Richards@tsa.dhs.gov and Tiara.jones@tsa.dhs.gov
- Page limits
- Not more than 8 pages, Word or PDF, 8.5 x 11 inch paper, standard margins, minimum 11-point font
What to include when you submit
- Section 1: Capabilities statement (company name, address, website, point of contact, CAGE code, UEI, socio-economic status, federal contract vehicles such as GSA Schedules)
- Section 2: Up to three relevant experience examples with customer, period of performance, total value, prime or sub role, and scope
- Section 3: Comments on the draft PWS covering solution overview, validation and usage, pricing and implementation (rough order of magnitude for 450 locations), and security and compliance
- Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report based on the latest VPAT for Section 508
- Describe FedRAMP status or path if the solution uses cloud components
- Questions in support of this RFI will not be addressed
You must have
- No set-aside; open to all, but respondents are asked to state their socio-economic status
- Solution must comply with Section 508 accessibility
The solution must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act to
- Cloud-based data storage must address federal security compliance such as FedRAMP
Solutions requiring cloud-based data storage must address federal
- Software must pass TSA IT security review against DHS policies
Current contractor
Testing is currently done externally by an unnamed third-party medical services provider
Not in the notice text
- Contract type, period of performance and estimated value
- Evaluation criteria for any future solicitation
- Whether the future solicitation will be set aside for small business
- Final PWS (the attached one is a draft being updated)
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 19, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- 70T01027I8401N001
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security · Transportation Security Administration
- Office
- Workforce & Enterprise Operations
- NAICS
- 513210
- Product/service code
- 7A21
- Business type
- IT, software & telecom
- Place of performance
- Springfield, VA, 22150
- Contracting contact
- Jason Richardsjason.richards@tsa.dhs.gov
What similar contracts paid
3 contracts at this agency under the same NAICS code, in the same state, had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 61% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.
Typical contract$51.8KMiddle half: $40.7K to $899K
Typical per year$51.4KValue divided by years of performance
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
TSA has a requirement for Computer-Based Color Vision Testing. Currently this testing is administered externally through a third-party medical services provider. TSA projects it will need to conduct approximately 26,825 medical exams to meet its hiring goals in the next fiscal year. TSA is interested in understanding the current market landscape, available technologies, pricing structures, and implementation models to improve efficiency, reduce long-term costs, and streamline the hiring process, TSA is exploring options to acquire an in-house, computer-based color vision testing solution to be administered by TSA personnel.
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