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TSA Seeks Adjudication Services/Security Threat Assessments

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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to issue a Request for Proposals around Sept. 23 as a small business set aside for adjudication services/security threat assessments for individuals applying for credentials or access to the nation's transportation system. The security threat assessments consist of an automated biographic background and biometric background check of criminal records, immigration records and intelligence related information. Sol. No. HSTS02-09-R-TTC822. Contact: Matthew Erbe, contracting specialist, 571-227-1891, matthew.erbe@dhs.gov.

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