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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.

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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.

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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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16

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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