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Company/Technology

CCSF K9 Block Designation

Number: BD-23 | Issue Date: August 28, 2024 | Expiration Date: September 30, 2029

The Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, announces the approval of a Block Designation for Certified Cargo Screening Facilities-Canine (CCSF-K9) under the Transportation Security Administration’s Third-Party Canine-Cargo Program. Please see the "BD-23 Instructions" at the link below for additional information, as well as the specific instructions for this Block Designation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Tier 3 CTPAT Services

Number: BD-24 | Issue Date: July 26, 2024 | Expiration Date: November 30, 2029

The Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, announces the approval of a Block Designation for technologies relating to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program at a Tier III level. Entities participating in the CBP CTPAT program at a Tier III level may apply for SAFETY Act protections using a Block Designation form. Please see the “Block Designation” list on www.safetyact.gov for additional information, as well as the specific instructions for this Block Designation.

TSA CCSF Block Designation

Number: BD-19 | Issue Date: September 09, 2021 | Expiration Date: August 31, 2026

The Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, announces the approval of a renewal of the Block Designation for companies participating in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration, Certified Cargo Screening Program. Participants approved to provide Certified Cargo Screening Facilities may apply for SAFETY Act protections using a Block Designation form.

C-IED Train-the-Trainer Program

Number: BD-18 | Issue Date: July 19, 2021 | Expiration Date: July 31, 2026

The Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, announces the approval of Block Designation for technologies participating in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP), Train the Trainer (TtT) Program. Participants approved to provide OBP's TtT Program may apply for SAFETY Act protections using a Block Designation form.

Screening Partnership Program Block Designation

Number: BD-17 | Issue Date: July 15, 2020 | Expiration Date: July 31, 2025

The Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, announces the approval of a Renewal of Block Designation for technologies participating in the Transportation Security Administration's Screening Partnership Program (SPP). Participants approved to provide SPP screening services may apply for SAFETY Act protections using a Block Designation form.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Services for Passenger Screening Program/Airport Checkpoint Security Equipment

Number: R-25 | Issue Date: August 29, 2019 | Expiration Date: September 30, 2024

TSA is procuring ILS Support Services for Passenger Screening Checkpoint Security Equipment. Vendors providing services under TSA contract provide maintenance and technical support to ensure the proper functioning of TSA screening equipment. Vendors are responsible for corrective and preventative maintenance, along with equipment calibration in conformance with manufacturer and customer requirements. Please contact OSAI before filing an application to check if you are eligible.The Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, announces the approval of a Block Designation for Transportation Security Administration Certified Cargo Screening Facilities-Canine (CCSF-K9). Entities participating in this Transportation Security Administration program may apply for SAFETY Act protections using a Block Designation form.