I. Introduction The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an operational component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), protects the nation's transportation systems with the mission of ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA's Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs (ESVP) requires Secure Identity Management Support (SIMS) that will focus on technical expertise for credentials issued using the TSA's Security Threat Assessment (STA). ESVP manages a variety of programs that are critical to U.S. transportation and national security. These programs conduct Security Threat Assessments (STA) for individuals in accordance with the programs' statutory and regulatory requirements. A key part of these STAs is the collection, processing, and storage of biometrics, that are used to perform the required immigration, terrorism, and Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC) with multiple federal and state agencies. Technical expertise is needed to efficiently and effectively address capabilities, anomalies, and vulnerabilities related to biometric and identity assurance initiatives and requirements across all of the ESVP vetting and credentialing programs. The TSA seeks to gain knowledge of market capabilities, identify qualified vendors, and better develop an acquisition strategy and is seeking input from industry regarding an upcoming requirement for secure identity management support. The TSA anticipates that the period of performance for this requirement will be for a total of five (5) years consisting of one (1) base year and four (4) option years. The anticipated award date is FY26 Q4. II. Technical Requirements This scope of work requires the contractor to provide biometric subject matter expertise for ESVP and its portfolio of security threat assessment programs, including but not limited to those outlined in 2.0. The contractor shall provide analysis, research, and reporting on biometric identification and authentication methods, requirements, technology, and tools. The contractor shall provide support to establish support to initiate new TSA ESVP vetting requirements, technology and tools. Additionally, the contractor shall provide “Best Practices” and implementation guidance for biometric submissions, alternative capture/transmission standards, 'white papers' on other DHS/USGOV fingerprint technologies, and position/topic papers addressing current and future biometric capabilities. III. Request For Information (RFI) The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. This RFI Synopsis is requesting responses from businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code 541690. IV. Attachments Attachment 1 – Revised Draft SIMS Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment 2 – Request for Capability Questions V. Response Instructions All interested and qualified parties are encouraged to respond to…