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TSA Innovation Task Force (ITF)
July 24, 2018
2018 ACC/TSA Security Capabilities Workshop
Agenda
Introduction to ITF
ITF Overview
ITF Collaboration Tracks
Process & Information Collaboration
ITF-Led Demonstrations
Solution Sourcing
Demonstration Lifecycle
Example Demonstrations
ITF-Enabled Demonstrations
Checkpoint Design
Future State Vision
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ITF Overview
ITF fosters innovation by integrating
key stakeholders to identify and
demonstrate emerging solutions
that increase security effectiveness
and efficiency, improve passenger
experience, and to deliver solutions
that secure the freedom of
movement throughout the nation’s
transportation system.
Convene the aviation security ecosystem to identify and demonstrate solutions
Collaborate Demonstrate Assess
Establish the capability for TSA to quickly demonstrate innovative solutions
Measure solution effectiveness to achieve the optimized future state and provide vendors with data to improve solutions
Founded in 2016, ITF was initiated and championed by TSA out of a need heard from industry to better understand the operational environment earlier in the
development cycle and from TSA to better define requirements to close capability gaps in partnership with stakeholders.
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ITF Collaboration Tracks Overview
ITF-Enabled
Demonstrations
A non-ITF stakeholder owns key planning and
demonstration activities for a self-identified solution, with
guidance from an ITF “coach”
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ITF-Led
Demonstrations
ITF partners with local TSA, the airport authority, and/or
airlines at designated Innovation Sites to
demonstrate solutions; ITF owns key activities
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Future Checkpoint
Design
ITF supports design and innovation efforts when space
for a new TSA Passenger Screening Checkpoint is
identified
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Process and Information
Collaboration
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ITF collaborates with diverse industry stakeholders to
identify new solutions and exchange lessons learned
with global security partners
Process & Information Collaboration
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I T F C O L L A B O R A T I O N
Industry Exchange
ITF collaborates directly with industry stakeholders through both traditional and innovative means in order to share information with vendors, identify new solutions/solution providers for future identification efforts, and to support global aviation security innovation efforts.
QUICK PITCH SESSIONS
TRADITIONAL BRIEFINGS
EXHIBITION BOOTHS
WORKSHOPS AND FACILITATIONS
INDUSTRY DAYS
ITF briefs industry groups, airlines, airports, the vendor community, and other stakeholders regularly to provide updates on key projects and activities.
ITF establishes booths are large industry events to share information about ongoing projects and solution identification efforts and engage a large cross-section of aviation security stakeholders. ITF recently hosted on at Passenger Terminal Expo in March 2018.
During open solicitation periods, vendors can pitch their solution to ITF
and receive real-time feedback at a conference or event prior to
submitting. ITF last held a quick pitch session at the 2017 American
Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Annual Conference.
ITF hosts events for the aviation security community, sometimes
focused on specific solicitations or on a specific solution/topic. The
last open industry day was in June 2017.
ITF facilitates collaborative working sessions and co-
creation opportunities with cross-industry stakeholders at
events, such as at the 2017 AVSEC World Conference.
Recent Engagements – ASAC Update, UK FASS Collaboration Workshop, ECAC Innovations in Aviation Workshop, AAAE Airport Innovation Forum
Upcoming Engagements – GBTA Educational Session, ITF Industry Day, Future Travel Experience
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International Exchange
ITF works with international partners to engage in information exchanges, identify innovative capabilities, and establish collaborative relationships to advance security innovation and collaboration on a global scale.
Passenger Terminal Expo
European CT
Knowledge Exchange UAE Aeronnovation
Conference &
Innovation Workshop
*Blue denotes active collaboration
ITF-Led Demonstrations
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I T F - L E D D E M O N S T R A T I O N S
Solution SourcingITF’s solicitations -
• Allows ITF to work with transportation security stakeholders to identify solutions for demonstrations that meet TSA’s needs.
• Enables selections based on potential solution benefit to TSA and feasibility of the proposed demonstration.
• Successfully executed 2 BAAs, 1 RFI, and 1 RFQ, in addition to supporting additional TSA solicitations.
IDEA BAA Process
Release BAAWhite Paper
ReviewRequest
CDPs
*CDP Review
& SelectionDemonstrate
Innovative Demonstrations for Enterprise Advancement (IDEA)
BAA Submission Goals
Address
Capability
Gaps
Align to TSA
Mission
Improve
Passenger
Experience
*CDP – Capability Demonstration Proposal
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Solution Demonstrations
Once solutions are selected, ITF’s Innovation Guidebook provides checklists, standard procedures, and best practices for solution demonstrations.
A selected solution transfers from the ITF intake process and enters the demonstration planning phase.
Planning Execution CloseoutDemonstration Inputs
ITF develops a detailed Demonstration Plan to identify demonstration details, including:
• Testing plans • Concepts of operation• Schedules • Potential risks• Data collection plans
The demonstration plan is the guiding document for all demo activity.
Solutions undergo certification and/or functional testing prior to demonstration. Not all solutions are formally tested.
Solutions are installed in the field and activities are coordinated with local airport representatives.
Demonstration begins and data is collected.
Data and results are analyzed by relevant subject matter experts across the agency.
ITF produces a Closeout Report summarizing all key details and findings from the solution demonstration.
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Solution Demonstration Life Cycle
Demo
Steering Committee Assessment
Capability Gap Identification & Prioritization
Cap Gap
Solution Intake Process &
Recommendation
Steering Committee Selected Solution
Validation
Evaluation, Analysis, and
Lessons Learned
Documentation
Decision 3 –Acquire
Decision 4 –Procure
Decision 1 –Not at this
Time
Decision 2 –Requires Further
Research
Provide Vendor Data for Future
Refinement
Demonstration Planning
The ITF-Led solution demonstration life cycle allows vendors to demonstrate their solutions in the field, capture operational data, and then refine their solution for potential future engagement with TSA.
I T F - L E D D E M O N S T R A T I O N S
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Example Prior Demonstrations
Checkpoint Planning & Staff Allocation:Forecasts passenger throughput to better plan checkpoint staffing and operations to optimize lane performance and staff scheduling.
Colorimetric Explosive Trace Detection: Identifies common homemade explosive materials and their precursors in a handheld, mobile format that can be used across the passenger journey.
High-Throughput Bottled Liquid Scanner:Detects liquid explosives and other hazardous materials in all bottles regardless of opacity or packaging.
Computed Tomography (CT) 3-D Scanner:Uses 3D-imaging and detection software to help operators automatically identify threats and eliminate the need for divest of electronics and liquids for carry-on passenger baggage screening.
Biometric Authentication Technology:
Proof of Concept 1: Uses e-gate and contact/contactless fingerprint capture technologies to validate the identity of a passenger.
Proof of Concept 2: Uses data from an e-Passport to validate a passenger’s identity through facial biometric matching using an e-gate system.
Enhanced Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) – Body Scanner:A millimeter wave screening technology with unique capabilities that may improve passenger accessibly, officer operation, and operational flow.
I T F - L E D D E M O N S T R A T I O N S
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Highlighted Upcoming Demonstrations
Checkpoint Planning & Staff AllocationPhase 2:Uses third-party data and analytics to manage passenger flow, provide virtual gate capabilities, and assess operational intelligence data through national dashboard features.
New Explosion Detection Capabilities:
Two solutions integrate trace detection and identification capabilities into single units. An additional solution was selected to detect explosives at checkpoints.
Training Enhancement: Open architecture, customizable, training platform that combines simulator-based and online training. Solution will inform future agency-wide CT training efforts.
Passenger Screening and Communications:Walk through anomaly detection systems deliver “virtual pat downs”; other enhancements to the checkpoint security system include totems that aim to improve communication of divestiture procedures.
Computed Tomography: Current CT demonstration efforts include an automated diverter solution to reduce incorrect bag pulls and a checkpoint system that will inform requirements for throughput, interoperability, system design, and training.
Proof of Concept 4: Facial Recognition and Self-
Boarding e-Gate integrate to form a fully biometric checkpoint using the existing Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) platform.
Biometric Authentication TechnologyPhase 2:
Proof of Concept 3: Uses a mobile device connected to US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) biometric database to confirm passenger identity. The TDC will continue to use the boarding pass to verify passenger vetting status.
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ITF-Enabled Demonstrations
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ITF-Enabled demonstrations are those in which a non-ITF stakeholder owns key planning and demonstration activities with ITF support. ITF has defined a lifecycle for ITF-Enabled solutions that explains how solutions are identified, what ITF’s role is, and why enabled parties benefit from participation in the process.
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ITF-Enabled Roles and Responsibilities
Intake Plan Test Demonstrate Close-Out
Intake Plan Test Demonstrate Close-Out
Submits initial intake
forms and demonstration
details
Completes demonstration
planning documentation
Organizes and completes
any necessary assessments
Conducts data collection;
submits results along with
regular status reports to
Coach
Completes demonstration
close-out documentation
Determines internal
feasibility for
demonstration support
Matches solution to a
Project Manager Coach
Reviews test results Provides feedback on
regular status reports
Shares lessons learned and
agency’s response
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Checkpoint Design
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D E S I G N
Checkpoint DesignITF supports design and innovation efforts when space for a new TSA Passenger Screening Checkpoint is identified. This is of particular interest to airport authorities embarking on capital investment projects, and is applicable to all airports, not just ITF innovation sites.
Future Design Activity Sites
BOS | CLT | DCA | DEN | EGE | EWR | HNL | IAD | KOA | LAS | LAX | LGA | MCO | MDW
OKC | ORD | PHL | RDU | RSW | SAN | SEA | SFO | SLC
ITF Design Activity
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Checkpoint Design Guide (CDG)
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Program Office Design Activity
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ITF developed the Checkpoint Design & Planning Guide for airports to improve their current checkpoints and plan for future checkpoints based on innovative solutions in the field today.
ITF works with local TSA and airport authorities to develop designs for checkpoint demonstrations. Each design is tailored to the layout of the specific solution and checkpoint.
ITF is assisting the Program Office in site surveys and checkpoint designs for their Advanced Technology/Computed Tomography efforts.
Future State Vision
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F U T U R E S T A T E
From Demonstrations to Future State
Time
Passenger Experience
Mobile Screening
Queue
Design
Detection
Training
People
Baggage
Ticketing
Employee
Perimeter
Other
Carry-On
Checked
Biometrics
Credentials
Screening
Aesthetics
Passenger Experience
Process Optimization
Procedures
Technology
Public Area
Aesthetics
Process Optimization
Surface
Cargo
People
Special Events
TSA’s Future System Architecture
Next-Gen People Screening
Next-Gen Carry-On Baggage Screening
Next-Gen Checked Baggage Screening
Next-Gen Layered Screening
Thank
You
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Innovation at TSA
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