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Reimbursable Screening Services Program

The Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-6), as amended by the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328 ), authorizes TSA to pilot a program through FY 2025, allowing the agency to enter into reimbursable agreements with up to eight TSA regulated entities, as outlined in 49 CFR Part 1500, to provide screening services at locations other than primary passenger terminal screening areas.

TSA has developed guidance for requesting screening services under Section 225, and participants will be selected and evaluated through a fair, equitable, and transparent process.

The pilot program will allow TSA to provide screening services in support of regulated entities without negatively effecting current operations at TSA security checkpoints. Under program agreements, selected participants will reimburse TSA fully for all personnel and non-personnel costs associated with establishing and  providing these additional security screening services.

To learn more about the Reimbursable Screening Services Program, please email TSA.RSSP@tsa.dhs.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Reimbursable Screening Services Program (RSSP)?

When did the pilot begin?

How long is the pilot?

Why is TSA doing this now?

Where will the pilot take place?

Why are there only 8 pilot locations?

Does this screening service program already exist at airports?

How are the screening services funded?

How will the locations be assessed?

How will TSA solicit or how will interested entities know how to apply?

What information is required for a complete request?

When will my application be approved?

What is the TSA Capability Acceptance Process (CAP) Donation Program?

Are RSSP applicants required to purchase and donate screening equipment?

What happens after the regulated entity is approved for the RSSP program?

When is the first payment due?

What are the annual costs for operating an RSSP location?

How will this impact normal security screening operations?

What happens if the program expires at the end of Fiscal Year 2025?

Is there a difference between a RSSP location performance and the performance of a typical TSA security location?

Will TSA consider RSSP locations when there are Transportation Security Officer shortages?

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