Designated Aviation Channeling Services

Overview

Public Safety, Security & Fire

Burbank, California, United StatesPosted 28 days agoDeadline: May 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider for aviation channeling services in Burbank, including 24/7 support, TSA compliance, and automated fingerprint and vetting capabilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a TSA-authorized Designated Aviation Channeling services provider
Must have a minimum of ten years of experience providing TSA-certified DAC services
Must provide five references from Category X and I airports
Corporate DAC account manager must have a minimum of ten years of experience in managing or leading DAC services for airport clients
Must have accreditation and certification from the TSA to operate as a DAC services provider
Must be currently undergoing TSA Authority to Operate for ACDMS
Service personnel must be physically located within the United States
Must provide a sample agreement acknowledgment statement

BUDGET

Estimate

$250,000 – $750,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: April 9th, 2026

Q&A Deadline: April 22nd, 2026

Proposals Due: May 1st, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: May 2026

Award Recommendation to Operations Committee: June 1st, 2026

Award Recommendation to Authority Commission: June 15th, 2026

Service Commencement: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 22nd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Burbank, California is seeking a vendor to provide designated aviation channeling services. The selected firm will be responsible for collecting data on individuals seeking employment in secure and sterile airport areas, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Key service requirements include a 24/7/365 real-time help desk, live agent customer service, dedicated account management, and technical and operational support during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST). Services must meet TSA Part 1542 regulatory standards and provide regulatory compliance support and troubleshooting.

The provider must utilize automated fingerprint web capture (flat/slap capture only, without rolling of prints) and offer a web-based interface for manual printing and sorting of background vetting information. The system should allow the Authority to track and view the status of each submittal at any time throughout the year.

Source attribution

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