Secure Point Technologies Inc (fka IMSCQ)

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Step-1:
The Offeror must submit a white paper responding to all requirements defined in Section III (White Paper Requirements) of this announcement. White papers shall be prepared using 12 point font, 1 inch margin, and 8.5” x 11” paper, and shall not exceed five (5) pages in length, including all images, data displays, charts, graphs, and tables. Offerors must submit white papers in PDF or Word format via e-mail to Ms. Robyn Peters at [e-mail] and Mr. Jason Richards at [e-mail].
TSA will evaluate the Offeror’s white paper against the requirements documented under Section III (White Paper Requirements) of this announcement to determine if the Offeror is eligible to proceed to the next QPL step. Offerors will be notified in writing of eligibility approximately two weeks after white paper submission.
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Upon notification from TSA of successfully meeting the white paper requirements, Offerors may request access to the ETD Procurement Specification, Qualification Management Plan (QMP), and Request for Proposal. Offerors must successfully complete TSA’s clearance process for Sensitive Security Information (SSI) prior to being given access to the ETD Procurement Specification or any SSI material. Offerors shall comply with the process and procedures in accordance with Attachment A (Offeror Access to Sensitive Security Information) in order to request and access SSI material.
Step-2:
After receiving notification from TSA of white paper acceptance, the Offeror shall submit a Qualification Data Package (QDP) providing evidence of conformance to the requirements in the QMP for ETD Qualification Test and Evaluation (QT&E). The Offeror shall submit their commercial operator training, operator manuals and maintenance manuals with their QDP packages.
The Offeror shall submit two copies of the QDP on a compact disc (CD) via mail or FedEx to the following address.
Transportation Security Lab (TSL)
WJ Hughes Tech Center, Bldg. 315
Atlantic City Airport, NJ 08405
Attention: Dr. Sheldon Brunk
The Offeror shall notify Ms. Robyn Peters via e-mail at [e-mail] and Mr. Jason Richards at [e-mail] upon QDP submission, or if there are any questions or concerns.
The Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) may provide a set of test articles to Offerors wishing to submit a QDP. Test results from analysis of these test articles must be submitted as part of the QDP.
Step-3:
Once the QDP is accepted by TSA, the Offeror shall submit at least four units to TSA conforming to the Procurement Specification for QT&E. Two units will be delivered to the TSL, with another two delivered to the TSA Systems Integration Facility (TSIF). TSA reserves the right to adjust the number of units required and the duration of the QT&E. The Offeror shall ship, maintain, bail, and submit these units at no cost to TSA. Prior to TSA accepting the Offeror’s system for QT&E, the Offeror will be required to enter into a no-cost bailment agreement that will address the responsibilities and liabilities of the parties for the equipment while in the custody of the TSA during the QPL process. The Offeror must submit their units to TSA no later than one week after the bailment agreement has been established.
Prior to QT&E, a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of the system will be conducted. The Offeror shall submit to TSA a drawing tree, Bill of Materials (BOM), and associated engineering drawings to depict the physical existence of installed parts. The Offeror will perform a preliminary selection of Configuration Items (CIs) based on major components/critical items list.
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TSA and the Offeror will reach a consensus on those items that will accurately represent the system.
QT&E will take approximately 30 days. TSA may allow Offerors to undergo pre-qualification testing prior to QT&E if deemed necessary by TSA.
Step-4:
TSA will conduct Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) for Offerors who demonstrate satisfactory QT&E results as determined by TSA. At a minimum, the Offeror must successfully complete QT&E for the detection requirements, safety requirements, and the requirements that TSA deems to be critical for assessing the system in an operational setting prior to entering OT&E.
OT&E will be conducted at multiple airports for a timeframe of approximately 30 to 60 days, not including one week of training and unit burn-in time. The Offeror will supply, support, and maintain up to five ETD units at no cost to TSA for OT&E. TSA reserves the right to adjust the number of units required and the duration of the OT&E.
Step-5:
After the OT&E, TSA will analyze the results to determine if the Offeror’s unit meets the ETD technical requirements. If the Offeror successfully completes all steps of the QPL process and meets all of TSA’s ETD requirements, the Offeror’s tested and qualified technology will be added to the ETD QPL, and the Offeror will be notified by the TSA Contracting Officer that they are eligible to respond to the ETD Request for Proposal. Placement on the QPL does not guarantee a contract award.
Summary:
The table below summarizes the steps of the ETD QPL process and provides an approximate timeline for each step. This