TSA Approved Independent Third-Party Acceptance Testing of Donated, Bailed, and Non-TSA-Funded Transportation Security Equipment (TSE)

Description: The attached policy—TSA Test and Evaluation Division Policy for the TSA-Approved Independent Third-Party Acceptance Testing of Donated, Bailed, and Non-TSA-Funded Transportation Security Equipment (Version 2.0)—outlines the process and criteria for organizations to become a Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-approved Third-Party Acceptance Testing organization to support the Capability Acceptance Process (CAP), bailed TSE, and non-TSA-funded commercial TSE activities. TSA posted an earlier version of this policy as part of Special Notice TSA25-04-03669. Prospective organizations seeking initial approval—and currently approved organizations submitting two-year renewal packages—may submit an application package in standard PDF or Microsoft Office format addressing the approval criteria checklist in Appendix A of the attached policy to [email protected] for consideration. You may direct any questions regarding application format or required documentation to [email protected].

Disclaimer: This Special Notice is a public posting of TSA policy and procedures for becoming a TSA-approved Third-Party Acceptance Testing organization. It is not a solicitation, and responses to this notice will not result in a TSA contract award. Participation is strictly voluntary, and the U.S. Government will not pay or reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting an application package. Further information on the Capability Acceptance Process can be found at: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/capability-acceptance-process.