Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 TSA 090 001
Apply for DHS 09 TSA 090 001
- The Department of Homeland Security in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Agreement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 4, 2008 and posted on Nov 26, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 5, 2009 IMPORTANT To avoid submission errors you must ONLY CREATE, SAVE, SUBMIT applications in an Adobe Reader version compatible with Grants.gov. Documents in applications package should be prepared using the same version of Adobe Reader. 1. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. 2. To submit an application through Grants.gov, applicants use Adobe Reader. You must use a version of Adobe Reader that is compatible with Grants.gov. Adobe Reader is available from Grants.gov at no charge. 3. The applicant must have a DUNS number to submit an application through Grants.gov. See the Grants.gov website for information on how to obtain a DUNS number. In addition, the applicant must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to submit an application through Grants.gov. See the Grants.gov website for information on how to register with the CCR. The applicant must be registered, credentialed and authorized at Grants.gov to submit an application through Grants.gov. See the Grants.gov website for information on how to register, obtain a credential and become authorized. DHS strongly encourages applicants to obtain or update all registrations, credentials and authorizations related to Grants.gov well in advance of the deadline for submission. If the applicant encounters difficulties, please contact the Grants.gov Help Desk at 1 800 518 4726 to report the problem and obtain assistance with the system. 4. We may request that you provide original signatures on forms at a later date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $62,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $62,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 360 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to state, local, or other public institution/organizations responsible for commercial airport operations as the certificate holder at airports within their jurisdiction that have incurred increased Law Enforcement Officer service cost after the September 11th, 2001 security mandates. Respective Federal Security Directors concurrence and verification of post September 11th Law Enforcement Officer presence is required at the passenger screening checkpoint.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Agreement Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 TSA 090 001) is a Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. Its purpose is to help commercial airport operators cover a portion of the increased costs of providing a law enforcement officer (LEO) presence that supports passenger screening operations, reflecting the heightened security requirements put in place after September 11, 2001. The program is grounded in federal requirements under 49 U.S.C. 44903(c) and 49 C.F.R. Part 1542, which require each airport operator to maintain an air transportation security program with an adequate law enforcement capability to protect passengers and address transportation security risks. In practice, the funding supports the shared responsibility between TSA (acting through local Federal Security Directors, or FSDs) and airport operators to ensure there are sufficient LEOs in and around passenger screening checkpoints.
This opportunity was designed specifically as a reimbursement-style support mechanism for airports that have experienced increased LEO service costs attributable to post-9/11 security mandates, particularly where officers are used in support of screening checkpoint activities. While the notice notes that eligible projects may or may not involve geospatial or GIS issues, GIS is not presented as a central requirement; the core focus is operational law enforcement presence tied to passenger screening security needs.
Eligibility is limited to state, local, or other public institutions or organizations that are responsible for commercial airport operations and act as the certificate holder for airports within their jurisdiction. A key condition is that the applicant must have incurred increased LEO service costs after the post-September 11 security mandates. In addition, participation requires concurrence and verification from the appropriate TSA Federal Security Director confirming the post-9/11 law enforcement presence at the passenger screening checkpoint, underscoring the cooperative nature of the agreement and TSA's role in validating that the reimbursed costs align with checkpoint security support.
The announcement anticipated a large nationwide footprint, with an expected 360 awards and an estimated total funding amount of 62,000,000 dollars, which also served as the stated award ceiling. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning applicants were not required to provide a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds, though the overall structure still reflects partial federal funding of increased local costs rather than full federal coverage.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with several procedural requirements emphasized to prevent submission errors. Applicants needed to prepare, save, and submit the application package using an Adobe Reader version compatible with Grants.gov, and they were advised to use the same compatible version for all documents included in the application. Submission also required a DUNS number and registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), along with being registered, credentialed, and authorized within Grants.gov. The notice strongly encouraged completing registrations well ahead of the deadline due to the time and potential complications involved. The government also reserved the right to request original signatures on forms at a later date.
Key dates listed in the posting included a Posted Date of November 26, 2008, with an application closing date of January 5, 2009, and an archive date of February 4, 2009. For support, applicants encountering technical issues with the submission system were directed to the Grants.gov Help Desk, and those needing help accessing the full announcement were given an agency contact: Patricia Masterson, Contracting Officer (Grants), at 571 227 1587.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Agreement Program?
The Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Agreement Program is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 TSA 090 001.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to help commercial airport operators cover a portion of the increased costs of providing a law enforcement officer (LEO) presence that supports passenger screening operations. The program reflects heightened security requirements implemented after September 11, 2001.
What kind of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which indicates an ongoing, collaborative relationship between the federal government (TSA) and the recipient, including TSA involvement in verifying certain conditions tied to the reimbursed LEO presence.
Is this funding intended to reimburse costs or fund new projects?
It is described as a reimbursement-style support mechanism for airports that experienced increased LEO service costs attributable to post-September 11 security mandates, particularly where officers are used to support screening checkpoint activities.
What costs is the program trying to address?
The program targets increased costs of LEO services that arose after post-9/11 security mandates, specifically related to maintaining a law enforcement presence in and around passenger screening checkpoints to support screening operations.
What federal requirements is this program based on?
The program is grounded in federal requirements under 49 U.S.C. 44903(c) and 49 C.F.R. Part 1542. These require each airport operator to maintain an air transportation security program with an adequate law enforcement capability to protect passengers and address transportation security risks.
How does TSA fit into the program at the local level?
TSA acts through local Federal Security Directors (FSDs). The funding reflects a shared responsibility between TSA (via FSDs) and airport operators to ensure sufficient LEOs are available in and around passenger screening checkpoints.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state, local, or other public institutions or organizations responsible for commercial airport operations that act as the certificate holder for airports within their jurisdiction.
Are private entities eligible to apply?
The eligibility description limits applicants to state, local, or other public institutions or organizations responsible for commercial airport operations and acting as the certificate holder. No private-entity eligibility is indicated in the provided information.
What is a key eligibility condition related to costs?
A key condition is that the applicant must have incurred increased LEO service costs after the post-September 11 security mandates.
Is TSA approval or verification required as part of participation?
Yes. Participation requires concurrence and verification from the appropriate TSA Federal Security Director confirming the post-9/11 law enforcement presence at the passenger screening checkpoint. This underscores TSA's role in validating that reimbursed costs align with checkpoint security support.
Does the program require GIS or geospatial work?
The notice states eligible projects may or may not involve geospatial or GIS issues, but GIS is not presented as a central requirement. The core focus is operational LEO presence tied to passenger screening security needs.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated approximately 360 awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was 62,000,000 dollars.
What was the award ceiling?
The posting indicated that 62,000,000 dollars also served as the stated award ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated. Applicants were not required to provide a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Does the program cover all LEO costs at an airport?
The stated purpose is to cover a portion of the increased costs associated with the post-9/11 requirements, rather than full coverage of all law enforcement costs.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Were there specific software requirements for submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Applicants needed to prepare, save, and submit the application package using an Adobe Reader version compatible with Grants.gov, and were advised to use the same compatible version for all documents included in the application.
What registrations or identifiers were required to apply?
Submission required a DUNS number and registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Applicants also had to be registered, credentialed, and authorized within Grants.gov.
Why did the notice encourage early registration?
The notice strongly encouraged completing registrations well ahead of the deadline because registrations can take time and may involve complications that could otherwise prevent timely submission.
Could TSA request signed originals after electronic submission?
Yes. The government reserved the right to request original signatures on forms at a later date.
What was the posted date for the opportunity?
The posted date listed was November 26, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed was January 5, 2009.
What was the archive date?
The archive date listed was February 4, 2009.
Where should applicants go for technical help with Grants.gov submissions?
Applicants encountering technical issues with the submission system were directed to the Grants.gov Help Desk.
Who was the agency contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The posting listed Patricia Masterson, Contracting Officer (Grants), as the agency contact for help accessing the full announcement. The phone number provided was 571 227 1587.
What is the main operational focus of the program?
The main operational focus is ensuring sufficient law enforcement officers are present in and around passenger screening checkpoints to support passenger screening operations and address transportation security risks under the airport's security program requirements.
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