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Table of Contents
Transportation Security Administration ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Appropriation Organization Structure................................................................................................................................................... 3
Strategic Context ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Component Contributions to Achieving Departmental Missions ..................................................................................................................... 8
Mission 1: Prevent Terrorism and Enhance Security........................................................................................................................................ 9
Mission 2: Secure and Manage Our Borders .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Mature and Strengthen Homeland Security .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Budget Comparison and Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Personnel Compensation and Benefits .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Non Pay Budget Exhibits........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Supplemental Budget Justification Exhibits ........................................................................................................................................ 26
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Air Cargo/Certified Cargo Screening Program Fee: The Air Cargo/Certified Cargo Screening Program fee supports security
threat assessments of air cargo workers in the air cargo supply chain, including individuals authorized to screen cargo at designated
cargo screening facilities.
Alien Flight School Fee: The Alien Flight School fee provides for the security threat assessment on foreign students seeking new
or recurring training at flight schools regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure they do not pose a threat to
aviation or national security.
Commercial Aviation and Airport Fee: The Commercial Aviation and Airport fee covers the fingerprint-based FBI criminal
history records check for those individuals who apply for, or are issued, personal identification credentials at U.S. domestic
airports, such as airport facilities workers, retail employees, airline employees, taxi drivers, and parking attendants.
FAA Certificates Fee: The FAA Certificates fee covers the security threat assessments and criminal history records check for
individuals applying for an FAA certificate, such as pilots and certain drone operators.
Freight Rail Fee: The Freight Rail fee covers the security threat assessment and criminal history records check for freight rail
workers.
General Aviation at DCA Fee: The General Aviation at DCA fee supports name-based security threat assessments as well as the
personnel required to screen flight crewmembers and passengers on non-commercial aircraft (non-cargo) flying into and out of
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to and from one of the 28 domestic gateway airports. Domestic gateway
airports are major airports which connect flights to other international airports.
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee: The Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee provides for the vetting and adjudication of
any driver seeking to obtain, renew and transfer a hazardous materials endorsement on their state-issued commercial driver’s
license. This endorsement is designed to protect against threats to illegal transportation of hazardous materials by unauthorized
individuals.
Other Security Threat Assessments Fee: The Other Security Threat Assessments Fee covers the fingerprint-based FBI criminal
history records check for individuals requesting access to Sensitive Security Information material, and several private charter
operations to include 12/5, MD-3, and ASW.
Public Transportation and Passenger Rail Fee: The Public Transportation and Passenger Rail Fee provides for security threat
assessments for workers of domestic public transportation and passenger rail systems.
TWIC Fee: The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Fee provides for the background check, identity
verification, and issuance of a tamper-resistant biometric credential for maritime workers requiring unescorted access to secure
areas of port facilities and vessels.
Mission Support: The Mission Support program provides enterprise leadership, management, and business administrative services
that sustain the day-to-day back office operations. Key capabilities include managing the agency’s performance, finances, workforce,
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physical and personnel security, acquisition of goods and services, information technology, property and assets, communications, legal
affairs, and administration.
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Strategic Measures
Measure: Average number of days for DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) redress requests to be closed
Description: This measure describes the average number of days for the processing of traveler redress requests, excluding the
time for the traveler to submit all required documents. DHS TRIP is a single point of contact for individuals who have
inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs or
crossing U.S. borders. DHS TRIP is part of an effort by the Departments of State and Homeland Security to welcome
legitimate travelers while securing our country from those who want to do us harm.This measure indicates how quickly the
program is providing redress to individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced
during their travel screening at transportation hubs or crossing U.S. borders.
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Target: <93 <78 <70 <60 <55 <55
Result: 52 62 50 44 N/A N/A
Measure: Percent of air carriers operating from domestic airports in compliance with leading security indicators
Description: This measure identifies air carrier compliance for U.S. flagged aircraft operating domestically with leading
security indicators. These critical indicators are derived from security laws, rules, regulations, and standards. A leading
security indicator is a key indicator that may be predictive of the overall security posture of an air carrier. Identifying
compliance with the key indicators assesses air carrier's vulnerabilities and is part of an overall risk reduction process.
Measuring compliance with standards is a strong indicator of system security.
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Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Result: 98% 98% 98% 98% N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent of daily passengers receiving expedited physical screening based on assessed low risk
Description: This measure gauges the percent of daily passengers who received expedited physical screening because they
meet low risk protocols or have been otherwise assessed at the checkpoint as low-risk. TSA Pre-Check incorporates modified
screening protocols for eligible participants who have enrolled in the TSA Pre-Check program as well as other known
populations such as known crew members, active duty service members, members of Congress and other trusted populations.
In an effort to strengthen aviation security while enhancing the passenger experience, TSA is focusing on risk-based,
intelligence-driven security procedures and enhancing its use of technology in order to focus its resources on the unknown
traveler.
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Target: N/A N/A N/A 50% 50% 50%
Result: N/A N/A N/A 46% N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent of foreign airports that serve as last points of departure and air carriers involved in international operations
to the United States advised of necessary actions to mitigate identified vulnerabilities in order to ensure compliance with
critical security measures.
Description: This index combines: (1) percent of foreign airports serving as Last Point of Departure (LPD) to the U.S.
notified of critical vulnerabilities and accompanying recommendations, and (2) percent of foreign air carriers operating flights
from these foreign airports and U.S. air carriers operating from any foreign airport regardless of destination notified of
violations of critical regulations and accompanying recommendations/follow-up action. TSA evaluates/documents security at
foreign airports with service to U.S., airports from which U.S. air carriers operate, and other sites on a 5-point scale against
critical International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation and airport security standards. TSA assess compliance with
these standards and provides feedback to the host governments for awareness and recommended follow-up action. Identifying
and notifying air carriers of non-compliance with critical regulations mitigates air carrier vulnerabilities and reduces risk.
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Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Result: 100% 100% 100% 100% N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent of overall compliance of domestic airports with established aviation security indicators
Description: This measure provides the percent of domestic airports assessed that comply with established security standards
and practices related to aviation security. Security indicators are key indicators that may be predictive of the overall security
posture of an airport. Identifying compliance with the key indicators assesses airport vulnerabilities and is part of an overall
risk reduction process. Measuring compliance with standards is a strong indicator of system security.
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Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Result: 94.4% 94% 95% 93% N/A N/A
Measure: Percent of overall level of implementation of industry agreed upon Security and Emergency Management action
items by mass transit and passenger rail agencies
Description: This measure provides the rate of implementation by mass transit, light and passenger rail, bus, and other
commuter transportation agencies with established security standards and practices related to six critical Security Action Items
(SAIs). These six SAIs are key indicators of the overall security posture of a mass transit and passenger rail transportation
system. Measuring implementation of these six SAIs assesses transit vulnerabilities and is part of an overall risk reduction
process.
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Target: 75% 77% 82% 86% 75% 77%
Result: 69% 78% 80% 71% N/A N/A
Measure: Percent of passenger data submissions that successfully undergo Secure Flight watch list matching
Description: This measure will report the percent of qualified message submissions received from the airlines that are
successfully matched by the Secure Flight automated vetting system against the existing high risk watch lists. A qualified
message submission from the airlines contains passenger data sufficient to allow successful processing in the Secure Flight
automated vetting system. Vetting individuals against high risk watch lists strengthens the security of the transportation
system.
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Target: N/A N/A N/A N/A 100% 100%
Result: N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Management Measures
Measure: Composite index of Federal Air Marshal Service risk-based flight coverage goals
Description: This measure reflects the percent of flights covered by FAMS according to the updated Concept of Operations
(CONOPS) and TSA’s risk based strategy. The updated CONOPS and risk based strategy redistribute resources to more
adequately cover high-risk flights as well as implement a random and unpredictable nature to FAMS scheduling. FAMs are
trained and equipped law enforcement officers who deploy on commercial U.S. aircraft for both domestic and international
flights to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers, and crews.to achieve maximum
risk mitigation and promote confidence in the nation's civil aviation system.
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Target: N/A N/A N/A 100% 98% 98%
Result: N/A N/A N/A 96.5% N/A N/A
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Measure: Number of high risk pipeline systems on which security reviews were conducted
Description: Pipeline Security Reviews assess and elevate the security posture of the pipeline energy transportation mode.
Information and recommendations from pipeline corporate headquarters and field site reviews inform critical energy facility
operators of issues to enhance security from terrorism and criminal activity. The onsite security reviews develop firsthand
knowledge of security planning and execution of the critical pipeline systems, establish communication with key pipeline
security personnel, and identify and share smart practices. As industry wide security gaps are identified through the process,
the TSA Surface Division develops programs to address gaps throughout the pipeline industry. Each pipeline corporation is
assessed/reassessed every 4-5 years.
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Target: 15 15 23 45 50 50
Result: 7 0 44 49 N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent of checked baggage screened with Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)
Description: The measure tracks the percentage of checked baggage screened by EDS equipment, and provides an indicator
of the deployment and utilization of stand-alone and in-line Next Generation (NextGen) EDS, which are installed at airports to
detect threats concealed within checked baggage. Checked baggage that is not screened with EDS is alternatively screened
with Explosives Trace Detection units in order to meet the 100% checked baggage screening requirement of the Aviation and
Transportation Security Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-71).
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Target: 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90%
Result: 90% 90% 90% 90% N/A N/A
Measure: Percent of countries with direct flights to the U.S. who are provided aviation security assistance
Description: The measure reports the amount of interaction the United States has with countries providing Last-Point-of-
Departure (LPD) service to the U.S. An LPD country is a country with at least one port providing direct traffic to a specific
destination - usually a foreign airport with direct passenger and/or cargo flights to a U.S. destination airport. The U.S. interacts
with countries providing LPD service with the goal to share aviation security policy and practices at either the national or
airport level.
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Target: 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Result: 100% 100% 100% 100% N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent of Indirect Air Carriers (IAC) found to be compliant with TSA standard security programs
Description: This measure gauges the percent of Indirect Air Carriers that have at least one finding during inspection
calculated against the total number of inspections conducted. An IAC is defined as any person, organization, or business
within the United States national air system that does not possess a Federal Aviation Administration issued air carrier
operation certificate, yet employs the services of licensed air carriers to move cargo from one destination to another. Air
carriers leasing and selling space on their aircrafts provide these services to companies for the purpose of shipping items.
Examples of an IAC could be a charter vendor, the postal service, or freight forwarder. Standard Security Programs provide
detailed guidance to these regulated parties on how to implement regulatory requirements. Continuing education, outreach
efforts, and targeting additional resources on IACs identified as noncompliant, will increase the rate of IACs in compliance.
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Target: 88% 90% 92% 94% 96% 98%
Result: 90% 89% 88% 89% N/A N/A
Measure: Percent of transportation sector vetted population submissions that are matched against watch lists using the
Transportation Vetting System
Description: This measure indicates the percent of qualified record submissions, received from vetted transportation-sector
population data providers, that are matched against existing high-risk watchlists using the Transportation Vetting System
(TVS). A qualified submission contains sufficient data to allow the TVS automated vetting system to match individuals
against existing high risk watch lists. The transportation sector populations include internationally-flying aircrew; aviation, air
cargo, and port workers; HAZMAT drivers; FAA certificate holders; TSA employees; Pre-Check applicants; and alien flight
school students. Vetting individuals against high risk watch lists strengthens the security of the transportation system.
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Target: N/A N/A N/A N/A 100% 100%
Result: N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Measure: Percent variation between risk based planned deployments and actual deployments for Visible Intermodal
Prevention and Response (VIPR) operations
Description: This measure reflects the coverage by VIPR teams at prioritized locations based upon risk and assesses how
well TSA is deploying its VIPR resources based on the risk levels assigned to deployment locations. The percent is determined
by evaluating the deviation of actual coverage from desired coverage. VIPR operations are the deployment of any combination
of TSA personnel and equipment for the purpose of enhancing the security of any mode of transportation (aviation, mass
transit, highway, maritime, freight rail, and pipeline) with any of TSA's transportation security and law enforcement
stakeholders which may include federal, state, tribal, or local authorities. The deployment locations within each transportation
mode nationwide have been assigned a risk level based on data from the Transportation Sector Security Risk Assessment
(TSSRA). TSSRA also determines the percent of deployment time for each risk level and constitutes the foundation for the
risk-based deployment targets.
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Target: N/A N/A N/A 90.0% 91% 92%
Result: N/A N/A N/A 87.5% N/A N/A
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FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Operations and Support 55,227 51,656 $4,787,191 $90.7 55,227 51,132 $4,761,371 $91.14 55,460 52,956 $5,011,261 $92.62 233 1,824 $249,890 $1.48
Procurement, Construction, and Improvements 188 177 $26,916 $152.07 188 177 $26,916 $152.07 - - - - (188) (177) ($26,916) ($152.07)
Total 55,415 51,833 $4,814,107 $90.91 55,415 51,309 $4,788,287 $91.35 55,460 52,956 $5,011,261 $92.62 45 1,647 $222,974 $1.27
Discretionary - Appropriation 55,215 51,663 $4,792,574 $90.79 55,215 51,139 $4,766,754 $91.23 55,263 52,763 $4,986,599 $92.5 48 1,624 $219,845 $1.27
Discretionary - Fee 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 182 178 $22,179 $124.6 6 32 $3,129 ($5.88)
Mandatory - Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $2,483 $165.53 (9) (9) - $62.07
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
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TSA’s FY 2018 request includes personnel cost increases of $250 million, 233 positions, and 1,824 FTE. These increases are
primarily the result of annualization of increases made in FY 2016 to address screening wait times at the Nation’s airports.
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Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Operations and Support $2,288,914 $2,210,100 $2,247,463 $37,363
Procurement, Construction, and Improvements $435,343 $422,428 $303,314 ($119,114)
Research and Development $5,000 $4,990 $20,190 $15,200
Total $2,729,257 $2,637,518 $2,570,967 ($66,551)
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Appropriation and PPA President's
Enacted Annualized CR
Budget
Operations and Support $78,258 $44,875 $36,018
Mission Support $71,405 $37,933 $29,373
Aviation Screening Operations $4,306 $4,306 $4,304
Other Operations and Enforcement $2,547 $2,636 $2,341
Total Working Capital Fund $78,258 $44,875 $36,018
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….[: Provided further, That the Administrator of the Transportation Security Language reflects that a full-year 2017 appropriation for this account was
Administration shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, the budget
and the House of Representatives, a semiannual report updating information on assumes this account is operating under the Further Continuing
a strategy to increase the number of air passengers eligible for expedited Appropriations Act, 2017 (P.L. 114–254). The amounts included for 2017
screening as specified under this heading in Public Law 114–4: Provided reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.
further, That Members of the United States House of Representatives and the
United States Senate, including the leadership; the heads of Federal agencies
and commissions, including the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under
Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security;
the United States Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant
Attorneys General, and the United States Attorneys; and senior members of the
Executive Office of the President, including the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, shall not be exempt from Federal passenger and
baggage screening.]
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Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount
Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency
Source
Management Agency - - $42 - - - - - - - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $42 - - - - - - - - -
Mission Support Location - - $42 - - - - - - - - -
Department of Homeland Security - United States Secret
Source
Service - - $9,450 - - $1,650 - - $1,650 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $9,450 - - $1,650 - - $1,650 - - -
Aviation Screening Operations Location - - $9,450 - - $1,650 - - $1,650 - - -
Screening Workforce Location - - $9,450 - - $1,650 - - $1,650 - - -
Screener Personnel, Compensation, and Benefits Location - - $9,450 - - $1,650 - - $1,650 - - -
Department of Homeland Security - Departmental
Source
Management and Operations - - $3,422 - - $131 - - $131 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $3,422 - - $131 - - $131 - - -
Mission Support Location - - $3,422 - - $131 - - $131 - - -
Independent Agency - Intelligence Community Management
Source
Account - - - - - $194 - - $194 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - - - - $194 - - $194 - - -
Other Operations and Enforcement Location - - - - - $194 - - $194 - - -
Inflight Security Location - - - - - $194 - - $194 - - -
Federal Air Marshals Location - - - - - $194 - - $194 - - -
Department of Homeland Security - United States Coast
Source
Guard - - $14 - - $48 - - $48 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $14 - - $48 - - $48 - - -
Aviation Screening Operations Location - - $14 - - $48 - - $48 - - -
Canines Location - - $14 - - $48 - - $48 - - -
Department of Homeland Security - National Protection and
Source
Programs Directorate - - $768 - - $249 - - $249 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $768 - - $249 - - $249 - - -
Aviation Screening Operations Location - - $256 - - $249 - - $249 - - -
Airport Management Location - - $7 - - - - - - - - -
Canines Location - - $249 - - $249 - - $249 - - -
Other Operations and Enforcement Location - - $512 - - - - - - - - -
Vetting Programs Location - - $512 - - - - - - - - -
Vetting Operations Location - - $512 - - - - - - - - -
Executive Office of the President - Office of Administration Source - - $77 - - - - - - - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $77 - - - - - - - - -
Other Operations and Enforcement Location - - $77 - - - - - - - - -
Vetting Programs Location - - $77 - - - - - - - - -
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee Location - - $77 - - - - - - - - -
Department of Justice - National Security Division Source - - $20 - - $4 - - $4 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $20 - - $4 - - $4 - - -
Mission Support Location - - $20 - - $4 - - $4 - - -
Department of State - Department of State Source - - - - - $3,500 - - $3,500 - - -
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Collections Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount Pos. FTE Amount
Operations and Support Location - - - - - $3,500 - - $3,500 - - -
Aviation Screening Operations Location - - - - - $3,500 - - $3,500 - - -
Airport Management Location - - - - - $3,500 - - $3,500 - - -
Department of Transportation - Department of
Source
Transportation - - - - - $500 - - $500 - - -
Operations and Support Location - - - - - $500 - - $500 - - -
Aviation Screening Operations Location - - - - - $500 - - $500 - - -
Airport Management Location - - - - - $500 - - $500 - - -
Department of Homeland Security - Office of Health Affairs Source - - $183 - - - - - - - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $183 - - - - - - - - -
Mission Support Location - - $183 - - - - - - - - -
Office of the Director of National Intelligence Source - - $16 - - - - - - - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $16 - - - - - - - - -
Other Operations and Enforcement Location - - $16 - - - - - - - - -
Intelligence and TSOC Location - - $16 - - - - - - - - -
Department of Homeland Security - Immediate Office of the
Source
Secretary - - $209 - - - - - - - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $209 - - - - - - - - -
Mission Support Location - - $209 - - - - - - - - -
Defense Intelligence Agency Source - - $147 - - - - - - - - -
Operations and Support Location - - $147 - - - - - - - - -
Mission Support Location - - $147 - - - - - - - - -
Total Collections - - $14,348 - - $6,276 - - $6,276 - - -
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Operations and Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Supplemental Budget Justification Exhibits ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Mission Support – PPA................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................... 42
Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Aviation Screening Operations - PPA ............................................................................................................................................................ 48
Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................... 53
Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Screening Workforce – PPA Level II ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Airport Management – PPA Level II ................................................................................................................................................. 89
Canines – PPA Level II...................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Screening Technology Maintenance – PPA Level II ....................................................................................................................... 107
Secure Flight – PPA Level II ........................................................................................................................................................... 116
Other Operations and Enforcement –PPA.................................................................................................................................................... 124
Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 124
Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................. 129
Non Pay Budget Exhibits................................................................................................................................................................. 131
Inflight Security – PPA Level II ....................................................................................................................................................... 133
Aviation Regulation – PPA Level II................................................................................................................................................. 154
Air Cargo – PPA Level II................................................................................................................................................................. 163
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Overview
The Operations and Support (O&S) appropriation funds the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) operating salaries and
expenses. This appropriation provides funding for TSA screening operations, including in-flight security, a strong security regulation
and enforcement presence on-site at the Nation’s commercial airports, multi-modal regulation compliance inspections and deterrence
programs, and support for operational and headquarters personnel, systems and infrastructure.
The appropriation is broken out into the following Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPA):
• Mission Support: The Mission Support PPA provides resourcing to support infrastructure required to sustain TSA’s nationwide
operations, such as headquarters offices, human resources, information technology (IT), and major acquisitions to support those
efforts.
• Aviation Screening Operations: This PPA supports the core functions of TSA’s frontline aviation security operations. This
includes funding for the Screening Workforce, the National Explosives Detection Canine Team program, Secure Flight, and
programs that support screening capabilities, as well as field support for these efforts. TSA performs this function through the use
of an intelligence-driven Risk-Based Security (RBS) approach.
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• Other Operations and Enforcement: Resources within this PPA provide for other key activities directly aligned to frontline
operations and includes funding for Inflight Security, which includes funding for the Federal Air Marshals Service (FAMS) and
Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) and Crew Training, Aviation Regulation, Air Cargo, Intelligence and the TSA Operations
Center (TSOC), and TSA’s Vetting Programs.
TSA’s appropriations are offset by the Aviation Passenger Security Fee and other Vetting Fees discussed under the Other Operations
and Enforcement PPA. Additionally, TSA’s budget request includes a proposal to increase offsetting revenue collections by $530
million through an increase to the Aviation Passenger Security Fee of one dollar, from $5.60 to $6.60 per one-way trip. Legislation
will be provided to Congress proposing this increase.
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Pricing Change 1 – 2016 Reprogramming Tails (1,469 positions, 2,352 FTEs, $182.9 million): In FY 2016, TSA received several
reprogrammings to address long wait times at the Nation’s airports and to enhance checkpoint security. This pricing change annualizes
the associated positions and funding in FY 2018, including:
• Hiring 993 additional Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) – FY20 18 impact of 993 FTP, 907 FTE, $68.0 million;
• Conversion of TSOs from part-time to full-time – FY 2018 impact of 0 FTP, 998 FTE, $70.3 million;
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• Adding 50 National Explosives Detection Canine Teams – FY 2018 impact of 167 FTP, 167 FTE, $21.4 million; and
• Deploying Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) to smaller airports – FY 2018 impact of 309 FTP, 280 FTE, 23.3 million.
Pricing Change 2 –2017 Pay Increase ($75.1 million): This pricing change reflects the effects of the FY 2017 pay increase for
converting TSA’s PC&B costs to a FY 2017 baseline.
Pricing Change 3 –2018 Pay Increase ($67.6 million): This pricing change reflects the projected FY 2018 pay increase.
Pricing Change 4 – Annualization of 12 K9 Teams (16 FTE, $8.8 million): TSA received authority and funding to increase the
number of canine teams by 12. This pricing change annualizes the FTE and funding in FY 2018.
Pricing Change 5 – Annualization of FY 2016 Pay Increase ($15.3 million): This pricing change reflects the effects of annualization
of the FY 2016 pay increase in converting TSA PC&B costs to a FY 2017 baseline.
Pricing Change 6 – Annualization of FY 2017 Pay Increase ($24.9 million): This pricing change reflects the annualization of the FY
2017 pay increase in FY 2018.
Pricing Change 7 – Annualization of Field Intelligence Officers (9 FTE, $2 million): In FY 2016 TSA received authorization and
funding to hire nine additional Field Intelligence Officers. This pricing change annualizes the FTE and funding in FY 2018.
Pricing Change 8 – Annualization of TSOs (323 FTE, $26.9 million): TSA received authorization and funding for an increase the
number of TSOs in the FY 2016 budget. This pricing change annualizes the FTE and funding in FY 2018.
Pricing Change 9 – Enhanced Criminal Vetting for Aviation Workers ($1.5 million): This pricing change reflects TSAs efforts to
improve the vetting of aviation workers, per recommendations from GAO, DHS Office of the Inspector General, and the Aviation
Security Advisory Council. Enhanced capability for identity verification will allow TSA to accurately conduct security threat
assessment checks on applicants and ensure they do not pose a threat to transportation security.
Pricing Change 10 – FAMS Training Reduction (-$7.0 million): With the requested reduction to the VIPR program, the FAMS PPA
will absorb most of the FTE from the cut and reassign FAMS to flying missions. Therefore, TSA will incur efficiencies of $7 million
in new-hire training expenses in FY 2018.
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Pricing Change 11 – Fee Adjustment ($41.4 million): This pricing change reflects a projected increases and decreases in projected
collections for the various vetting fee programs in FY 2018. These are due to projected changes in applicants in FY 2018.
Pricing Change 12 – Fingerprint Results Database ($500 thousand): This reflects changes TSA is making to systems to access the
Fingerprint Results Database for recurrent criminal vetting.
Pricing Change 13 – Information Technology Savings (-$30.0 million): The FY 2018 request includes a $30.0 million savings in IT
infrastructure due to a one-time contract period of performance restructuring.
Pricing Change 14 – OPM and DHS Credit Monitoring ($10.6 million): This reflects TSAs funding of credit monitoring of
employees affected by the OPM breach.
Pricing Change 15 – Other Adjustment to Base ($15.1 million): This reflects many small pricing changes across TSA’s operation
necessary to maintain the current services level. These are individually discussed in the applicable PPAs.
Pricing Change 16 – Physical Access Renovation ($5.6 million): This pricing change reflects changes TSA is making to its physical
access of facilities to ensure that Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) at federal facilities are properly equipped to provide
access.
Pricing Change 17 – PreCheck Expansion Non Recur (-$11.7 million): This reduction non-recurs one-time funds TSA received to
expand the use of PreCheck lanes. This pricing change reflects TSA not receiving this funding in FY 2018.
Pricing Change 18 – Program Efficiencies (-$15.9 million): This pricing change reflects reductions in program costs due to a
number of efficiencies TSA has identified in FY 2018. Efficiencies include such savings as reduced spending on contracts and
acquisitions and reductions to supplies and travel.
Pricing Change 19 – RapBack Implementation ($1.7 million): This pricing change reflects TSA implementing guidance from GAO,
DHS Office of the Inspector General, and the Aviation Security Advisory Council to continually vet populations with access to the
Transportation system.
Pricing Change 20 – Rent Increase ($15.0 million): This pricing change reflects increased rent costs to TSA facilities.
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Pricing Change 21 – Risk Assessment/Physical Security Upgrades ($3.5 million): This pricing change reflects changes TSA is
making to improve physical security. TSA will upgrade 20-30 facilities per year to ensure they meet the threat analysis level to adhere
to the minimum safety and security enhancements required by DHS and the Interagency Security Committee (ISC). This will also
allow TSA to comply with HSPD-12 mandates.
Pricing Change 22 – Screening Partnership Program (SPP) Pay COLA ($4.8 million): This pricing change reflects a contractually
mandated increase for SPP to match pay COLA received by TSOs.
Pricing Change 23 – Watch-list Services Non Recur (-$2.8 million): TSA received funding for a single year for Watch-list services.
This pricing change reflects TSA no longer needing funding for this activity in FY 2018.
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Program Change
AT Algorithm Development
Description
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $5.0 million to support the testing and deployment of an improved algorithm for
checkpoint Advanced Technology (AT) X-Ray machine image analysis.
Justification
In June 2015, covert testing conducted by the DHS Office of the Inspector General revealed that TSA failed to detect certain
prohibited items at several airports across the country. These shortfalls were not limited to certain employees or locations as it was
determined that deficiencies existed in the screening process and technology.
To address these deficiencies, TSA will use requested resources for the testing and deployment of an enhanced Tier II algorithm for
checkpoint x-ray image analysis. This algorithm will provide frames or other markers around selected items, which will alert the TSOs
at the checkpoint to potential threats in carry-on bags. The algorithm will also provide enhanced threat image libraries based on recent
and emerging threats.
Operational Testing for the Tier II algorithm on Rapiscan Advanced Technology X-Ray (AT) units is scheduled to begin in the third
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Performance
This investment will provide TSA with an overall enhanced capability of finding threats and mitigating the risk to the traveling
public. These algorithms are designed to increase the TSOs ability to find prohibited items, increase TSO efficiency in finding
prohibited items, and ensure greater consistency of applying resolution protocols.
Program Change
Acquisition Program Investment Efficiencies
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $28.5 million to reduce lower priority acquisition program management support.
Justification
TSA has identified several contracts that do not directly support frontline operations. By reducing or eliminating these contracts, TSA
achieves savings without immediately impacting security provided by frontline operations.
Performance
This reduction will eliminate TSA’s engineering subject matter expertise (SME) support contract as well as halt any new systems
enhancements. TSA will continue efforts to repair inoperable equipment, but will be unable to make any further enhancements.
Additionally, TSA will not be able to conduct acceptance and operational testing efforts after FY 2017.
Program Change
Cease Staffing at Exit Lanes
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a realignment of $77.0 million and 1,090 FTE to transition access control at exit lanes to the airport
authorities/commercial airports pursuant to federal regulatory authorities.
Justification
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Staffing exit lanes is not a screening function, but a function that falls under the purview of access control. TSA will work with
airports to integrate exit lane security into their perimeter security plans and assess those plans regularly.
Of the cost and FTE savings associated with this proposal, 382 FTE and $27.0M in TSO positions will be redirected to airport
checkpoints to address continued passenger volume growth (see “TSO Volume Growth” program change below). In addition, the
remaining $50 million in savings from this proposed realignment will be redirected to fund TSO payroll inflation in FY 2018.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 requires TSA to continue its responsibilities for those exit lanes staffed as of December 1, 2013.
Legislation will be provided to Congress proposing to transition the responsibility from TSA to airport operators.
Performance
This proposal will enable TSA to focus its resources on screening functions and risk-based security measures. Additionally, TSA will
be able to provide the necessary support to airports for passenger volume growth, as well as fund the cost of pay inflation for frontline
operations personnel. By redistributing these FTE, TSA will be able to improve screening operations, continue to professionalize the
workforce, and improve retention of trained, qualified screeners which will lead to a high return on investment.
Program Change
Eliminate LEO Reimbursement Program
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $45.0 million eliminating the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Program.
Justification
The LEO Reimbursement program is designed to provide enhanced capabilities above basic requirements contained in regulation and
incorporated into each airport operators Airport Security Program. Eliminating this program does not exempt airports from providing
law enforcement services as agreed to in the Airport Security Program; however, TSA would no longer pay for services above and
beyond the basic requirements. In recent years, the number of participants admitted into the program has continued to grow, resulting
in decreases in average reimbursements per participant.. Additionally, the program has struggled to develop metrics and capture how it
mitigates risk in an optimal way at all categories of airports.
While airports will still be responsible for complying with minimum security requirements set forth in regulation and Security
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Directive incorporated into each airport operator’s Airport Security Program, TSA will work with airport operators to ensure
requirements are maintained in an efficient manner.
Performance
While defunding the program could lead to reduced LEO support at checkpoints, local law enforcement will still meet minimum
security requirements and response times as set forth in the Airport Security Program.
Program Change
Hiring Freeze and Payroll Efficiencies
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $56.5 million and 147 FTE from implementing a partial hiring freeze and realizing payroll
efficiencies.
Justification
In an effort to be more efficient and meet executive priorities for workforce reduction, TSA will implement a modified hiring freeze on
non-frontline personnel and fill vacant support positions at a reduced rate, projected to be approximately one hire for every two vacant
positions.
Performance
By filling fewer vacant positions, TSA will be required to rely on current on-board staff to maintain routine workload. This could result
in a higher attrition rate at the agency.
Program Change
Increase Redress Staffing
Description
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of 11 positions, 11 FTE, and $3.5 million for the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program
(TRIP)
Justification
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DHS TRIP provides a single portal for travelers who use commercial airlines and are directed to the ticket counter to receive a
boarding pass, repeatedly receive secondary screening at the security checkpoint, or are denied access to board an aircraft due to the
Federal Watch list screening process.
To comply with a court order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, TSA is revising the DHS TRIP redress
process for travelers who were denied boarding access The Revised procedures will provide greater transparency and more robust
review process and most significantly, enable TSA to provide redress applicants with confirmation of “No Fly” watchlist status, and
the reasons for that status. This will allow redress applicants the ability to submit relevant evidence to challenge determinations and
correct errors.
Unfortunately, it is projected that revising the redress process will increase the process’ complexity, and will result in a significant
increase in the numbers of No Fly applicants seeking redress. However, TSA will address these concerns with the addition of the 11
positions as requested to help with the increased workload and to make required modifications to the DHS TRIP case processing
system.
Additionally, the new redress procedures will require separate processes for U.S. citizens and non-citizens, which will require
database development and the acquisition of citizen verification services. The current database is nearing the end of its service life,
and is no longer in compliance with TSA and DHS policy for cloud-based systems – accordingly, TSA has determined that a new
system would be more cost effective than patching the aging system. The cost of the new systems is estimated at $1.5 million.
Performance
The proposed increase in staffing and funding for DHS TRIP will enable TSA to implement the revised DHS TRIP redress process,
and will enable TSA to achieve its Redress performance goals. The revisions to the current redress process include providing greater
transparency and more robust review procedures. Most notably, the revisions enhance the Government’s response to certain DHS
TRIP redress applicants by providing them information not previously disclosed, to include confirmation of a “No Fly” watchlist
status, and in many cases, the reasons for that status. This additional information will provide these redress applicants the opportunity
to submit relevant evidence to challenge the determination and/or correct errors.
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Program Change
Personnel Futures System Configuration
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $30.0 million in TSA’s Personnel Futures System.
Justification
TSA is working to replace the current HRAccess Program with a new, balanced and diversified approach. This approach includes
insourcing associated positions and capitalizing on efficiencies with the current information technology assets. By reevaluating the
location of system hosting and configuring most efficient and effective security controls, TSA will achieve program savings without
negatively affecting the ability to process HR actions in a timely manner.
Performance
In the event of a network failure, TSA would be unable to provide human resources services to its more than 50,000 employees.
Program Change
Reduce Large Aircraft and Charter Screening Program
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $6.4 million for the Large Aircraft and Charter Screening Program (LACSP)
Justification
This reduction is due to a delay in the General Aviation Security Rulemaking, which will postpone modifications to the Secure Flight
system.
Performance
This proposed reduction will not adversely impact the Large Aircraft and Charter Screening Program or Secure Flight. Currently, there
is no projected publish date for the General Aviation Security Rule.
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Program Change
Reduce VIPR Teams
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $43.0 million and 277 FTE to reduce the number of Visible Intermodal Prevention and
Response (VIPR) teams from 31 to eight.
Justification
TSA’s VIPR Program coordinates with other Federal, state, and local transportation security personnel and LEOs to conduct risk-
based operations in all modes of transportation, including commercial aviation, mass transit, passenger rail, and maritime. By carefully
applying the risk-based planning principles outlined in recently implemented VIPR Concept of Operations (CONOPS), TSA has
number of VIPR teams needed to maintain an acceptable security posture from 31 to 8. TSA will continue to work with stakeholders
to retain, to the greatest extent possible, any VIPR activities for those teams funded solely by state and local jurisdictions.
Performance
Analysis of the transportation infrastructure across the nation has been considered in the context of the perceived terrorist risk to the
transportation network to determine the locations for the eight teams. From those locations, the teams will rely on the CONOPS to
coordinate with stakeholders at locations with the highest risk to plan and schedule operations that will mitigate the probability and
impact of terrorist actions.
Program Change
Service Contract Savings
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $23.5 million in Service Contract Savings.
Justification
In an effort to be more efficient, TSA has conducted a review of its current service contracts. Through this review, TSA identified $23.5
million in savings. Many of these contracts rely on programmatic support that can be shifted to federal employees. TSA continues to
work to provide the best support to its frontline security operations, and sees this request as a way of achieving that goal.
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Performance
This reduction could result in a slower delivery of products due to less reliance on contractor support.
Program Change
TSO Volume Growth
Description
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $27.0 million and 629 FTP/382 FTE to address Passenger Volume Growth at United
States airports. This increase is possible from realigning staffing and funding from the discontinuation of exit lane staffing.
Justification
TSA continues to experience airline passenger volume growth at airport checkpoints nationwide. Volume projections are based on a
combination of historical growth trends as well as input from industry and the FAA. This request will allow TSA to maintain efficient
passenger screening operations at airport checkpoints into FY 2018.
Performance
With the requested resources and FTE realignments, TSA will be able to appropriately staff its frontline workforce to meet its security
mission and to address the increases projected in wait times at security checkpoints across U.S. airports and the aviation transportation
sector.
Program Change
Training Reduction
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $2.0 million in training. This reduction will be from the Management, Administrative and
Professional (MAP) Basic Training for newly hired employees at TSA.
Justification
In addition to the cut to training for FAMS, described above under the Justification of Pricing Changes, TSA plans to reduce the newly
implemented MAP Basic Training for newly hired personnel. This program is a five-day, in-residence training program held at the
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TSA Training Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This program focuses on the history of TSA, its national security mission and the
frontline operations that MAP employees support.
Performance
This reduction will not directly impact frontline operations, but without the proper training for new personnel, TSA’s frontline
operations runs the risk of not receiving the support functions it requires in a timely and/or proper fashion. New hires will still receive a
one-day orientation course, while not as detailed as the MAP Basic Training, it will provide new hires with a review of the history and
mission of the Transportation Security Administration.
Program Change
Travel, Supplies, and Headquarter Efficiencies
Description
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $22.8 million for travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies.
Justification
In an effort to improve and evolve into a much more efficient agency, TSA is reorganizing its structure to consolidate and coordinate
operations to better support frontline operations. In doing so, TSA also plans to see savings from travel, supplies, and other general
administrative expenses. Reductions to non-frontline operations travel and supplies will have an impact on operational oversight and
support services to frontline personnel.
Performance
These efficiencies will enable TSA to better support the frontline workforce in a more effective and efficient manner.
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Discretionary - Appropriation 55,027 51,486 $4,765,658 $90.58 55,027 50,962 $4,739,838 $91.02 55,263 52,763 $4,986,599 $92.5 236 1,801 $246,761 $1.48
Discretionary - Fee 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 182 178 $22,179 $124.6 6 32 $3,129 ($5.88)
Mandatory - Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments, 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel. Certain FTE rates are inflated due to Classified FTE data.
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The FY 2018 increase in positions in O&S includes a transfer of positions from the Procurement, Construction and Improvements
Appropriation (PC&I) to align with the Common Appropriations Structure (CAS).
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Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Mission Support $654,607 $655,160 $616,924 ($38,236)
Aviation Screening Operations $1,022,524 $1,038,525 $1,101,415 $62,890
Other Operations and Enforcement $611,783 $516,415 $530,056 $13,641
Total $2,288,914 $2,210,100 $2,248,395 $38,295
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The Aviation Passenger Security Fee is assessed upon air transportation passengers on flights originating at airports in the United
States. TSA’s appropriations are offset by this fee to provide civil aviation security services including salary, training, background
investigations, Federal Air Marshals, research and development, Federal Security Managers, deployment of law enforcement,
security-related capital improvements at airports, and training pilots and flight attendants.
TSA’s FY 2018 budget request includes a proposal to increase offsetting revenue collections by $530 million through an increase to
the Aviation Passenger Security Fee of one dollar, from $5.60 to $6.60 per one-way trip. This increase will allow the Federal
Government to better focus on programs within the Department of Homeland Security that serve the most critical functions.
Legislation will be provided to Congress proposing this increase. Furthermore, as an offsetting collection, this directly increases the
amount of aviation security costs covered by the fee.
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Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 1,914 1,737 $918,981 1,914 1,737 $919,534 1,911 1,645 $869,258 (3) (92) ($50,276)
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $50.3 million and 3 FTP/92 FTE in the Mission Support PPA. TSA is committed to its
mission of preventing terrorism and enhancing security within the nation’s transportation infrastructure, and it pursues this mission
while maintaining the fiscal trust of tax and fee paying citizens. As such, the changes requested reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining
frontline security operations. The majority of TSA’s requested decreases will be found within this PPA’s discussion.
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PPA Description
The Mission Support PPA supports headquarters offices, human resources, information technology, and major acquisitions to support
those efforts.
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• Decrease of $4.1 million for transfers to other DHS components for Working Capital Fund activities
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $15.0 million for Rent Increases
o Increase of $10.6 million for OPM and DHS Credit Monitoring
o Increase of $5.6 million for Physical Access Renovation
o Increase of $3.5 million for Risk Assessments and Physical Security Upgrades
o Increase of $1.9 million for reprogramming tails of the FY 2016 increases for volume growth and Canine teams
o Increase of $0.88 million for an annualization of the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $4.2 million for the FY 2017 Pay raise
o Increase of $1.4 million for an annualization of the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $3.8 million for the FY 2018 Pay raise
o Decrease of $6.5 million for program efficiencies
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FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Mission Support 1,914 1,737 $264,374 $147.16 1,914 1,737 $264,374 $147.16 1,911 1,645 $252,334 $148.31 (3) (92) ($12,040) $1.15
Total 1,914 1,737 $264,374 $147.16 1,914 1,737 $264,374 $147.16 1,911 1,645 $252,334 $148.31 (3) (92) ($12,040) $1.15
Discretionary - Appropriation 1,914 1,737 $264,374 $147.16 1,914 1,737 $264,374 $147.16 1,911 1,645 $252,334 $148.31 (3) (92) ($12,040) $1.15
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The reduction of $12.0 million in PC&B relates to the proposed Modified Hiring Freeze and
Headquarter Efficiencies reductions.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The change in average cost is due to the annualization of the FY 2017 pay increase, and the
FY 2018 pay raise.
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The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $12.0 million and 3 FTP / 92 FTE. These reductions include a transfer of 3 FTP / 3 FTE
to the Surface Programs PPA, a technical correction of 18 FTE, and a reduction of 107 FTE associated with the Modified Hiring
Freeze and Payroll Efficiencies.
Pay Cost Drivers
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total
Leading Cost-Drivers Revised Enacted Annualized CR President’s Budget Changes
FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate
Payroll for Full-Time Personnel 1,737 189,753 109.2 1,737 189,753 109.2 1,645 181,112 110.1 (92) 8,641 0.9
Other Costs 0 74,621 0 74,621 0 71,222 0 (3,399)
Total – Pay Cost Drivers 1,737 264,374 152.2 1,737 264,374 152.2 1,645 252,334 153.4 (92) (12,040) 1.2
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Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Mission Support $654,607 $655,160 $616,924 ($38,236)
Total $654,607 $655,160 $616,924 ($38,236)
The FY 2018 request reflects a reduction of $38.2 million in non-pay funding. This reduction is largely due to the proposed reduction
for IT Infrastructure savings and Personnel Futures System savings, offset by increases to Rent and Personnel and Physical Security.
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The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $38.2 million in non-pay funding. This change is due to contract decreases that support IT
Infrastructure and Personnel Futures systems backup.
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Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 49,988 46,797 $4,466,066 49,988 46,273 $4,456,247 50,507 48,436 $4,822,911 519 2,163 $366,664
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $366.7 million and 519 FTP/2,163 FTE over the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels. TSA is
committed to its mission of preventing terrorism and enhancing security within the nation’s transportation infrastructure, and it
pursues this mission while maintaining the fiscal trust of tax and fee paying citizens. As such, the changes requested in the Aviation
Screening Operations PPA reflects TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations. The majority of TSA’s requested
increases will be found within this PPA’s discussion.
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TSA received reprogramming funds in FY 2016 to alleviate a funding shortfall due to volume growth at airports across the United
States and to invest in the latest screening technologies at lower volume airports.
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PPA Description
The Aviation Screening Operations PPA supports the majority of TSA’s frontline operations. Since 2011, TSA has been performing
this function through the use of Risk-Based Security (RBS). RBS increases the overall security effectiveness by focusing security
resources on higher-risk and unknown travelers, while expanding the process for low risk and known/trusted travelers.
Adjustments to Base Justification
See PPA Level II and III for Adjustments to Base discussion.
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FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Screening Workforce 46,266 43,224 $3,016,528 $67.74 46,266 42,700 $2,990,708 $67.98 45,377 43,474 $3,158,619 $70.53 (889) 774 $167,911 $2.55
Airport Management 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 3,902 3,777 $410,231 $107.7 1,001 987 $80,856 ($9.36)
Canines 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 698 698 $92,250 $131.64 189 205 $26,733 ($0.73)
Screening Technology Maintenance - - - - - - - - 183 162 $23,803 $146.93 183 162 $23,803 $146.93
Secure Flight 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 347 325 $36,593 $112.59 35 35 $4,471 $1.82
Total 49,988 46,797 $3,443,542 $71.63 49,988 46,273 $3,417,722 $71.9 50,507 48,436 $3,721,496 $74.85 519 2,163 $303,774 $2.95
Discretionary - Appropriation 49,988 46,797 $3,443,542 $71.63 49,988 46,273 $3,417,722 $71.9 50,507 48,436 $3,721,496 $74.85 519 2,163 $303,774 $2.95
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
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The changes to payroll in the Aviation Screening Operations PPA are due to the annualization of the FY 2016 reprogramming action
to address increased passenger volume growth at airports, and proposed program changes to further increase passenger screening
capacity, and to transfer exit lane staffing function to airports and airport authorities. TSA continues to see increases in volume
growth, and the FY 2018 request reflects changes to address that increased volume.
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Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Screening Workforce $378,529 $386,441 $378,086 ($8,355)
Airport Management $239,240 $240,892 $233,566 ($7,326)
Canines $53,292 $55,810 $59,514 $3,704
Screening Technology Maintenance $284,284 $282,353 $364,079 $81,726
Secure Flight $67,179 $73,029 $66,170 ($6,859)
Total $1,022,524 $1,038,525 $1,101,415 $62,890
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $68.4 million in the Aviation Security Operations non-pay funding. This change is
largely due to the realignment of screening technology funds from PC&I to align with the CAS.
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Transportation Security Administration Operations and Support
The Aviation Screening Operations non-pay request for FY 2018 is reflective of the realignment of funds from PC&I, as well as
targeted reductions to travel, supplies and materials, and service contracts in an effort to maintain frontline security operations.
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Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $159.6 million and 774 FTE, and a decrease of 889 FTP, from the FY 2017 Annualized
CR levels. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
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Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 58
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 59
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Screening Partnership Program - - - - - - - - 10 10 $1,423 $138.1 10 10 $1,423 $138.1
Screener Personnel, Compensation, and Benefits 46,086 43,049 $2,997,824 $67.58 46,086 42,525 $2,972,004 $67.83 45,087 43,190 $3,126,241 $70.25 (999) 665 $154,237 $2.42
Screener Training and Other 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 280 274 $30,955 $112.28 100 99 $12,251 $6.05
Total 46,266 43,224 $3,016,528 $67.74 46,266 42,700 $2,990,708 $67.98 45,377 43,474 $3,158,619 $70.53 (889) 774 $167,911 $2.55
Discretionary - Appropriation 46,266 43,224 $3,016,528 $67.74 46,266 42,700 $2,990,708 $67.98 45,377 43,474 $3,158,619 $70.53 (889) 774 $167,911 $2.55
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
TSA – O&S - 60
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The Screening Workforce PPA includes an increase of $167.9 million in the FY 2018 request. This is due to the annualization of the
positions hired in FY 2016 to address passenger volume growth, as well as proposed program changes to further increase passenger
screening capacity, and to transfer exit lane staffing function to airports and airport authorities.
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Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Screening Partnership Program $169,983 $165,793 $174,157 $8,364
Screener Personnel, Compensation, and Benefits $1,835 $1,823 $1,823 -
Screener Training and Other $206,711 $218,825 $202,106 ($16,719)
Total $378,529 $386,441 $378,086 ($8,355)
TSA – O&S - 62
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 63
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $9.8 million and 10/10 FTP/FTE over the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels, which
includes payroll efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
TSA – O&S - 64
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 65
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 66
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Screening Partnership Program - - - - - - - - 10 10 $1,423 $138.1 10 10 $1,423 $138.1
Total - - - - - - - - 10 10 $1,423 $138.1 10 10 $1,423 $138.1
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The PC&B Change is the associated funding realigned with the 10 FTE.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is caused by the realignment of 10 FTE into the SPP PPA.
TSA – O&S - 67
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The pay object class table depicts the breakout of the 10 FTE realigned to the SPP PPA in FY 2018.
TSA – O&S - 68
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Screening Partnership Program $169,983 $165,793 $174,157 $8,364
Total $169,983 $165,793 $174,157 $8,364
The increase in non-pay is a result of the Punta Gorda airport joining the SPP. Funding is realigned from the Screener PC&B, Screener
Training and Other, Airport Management, and Mission Support PPAs to transition federal resources to contracting dollars.
TSA – O&S - 69
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2017 to FY 2018 change in non-pay costs is a result of the Punta Gorda airport joining the SPP as well as TSA applying the
requisite pay inflation factors provided to federal TSOs.
Non Pay Cost Drivers
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY
FY 2016 FY 2017
Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers President’s 2018 Total
Revised Enacted Annualized CR
Budget Changes
Participating Airports $166,279 $162,180 $170,362 $8,182
Increased Travel & Training $1,372 $1,338 $1,405 $67
Increased Outbound Flights $1,336 $1,303 $1,369 $66
National Deployment Office Support $996 $972 $1,021 $49
Total Non Pay Cost Drivers $169,983 $165,793 $174,157 $8,364
TSA – O&S - 70
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 71
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 72
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $154.2 million and 665 FTE, and a decrease of 999 FTP, from the FY 2017 Annualized
CR levels, which includes an increase to the number of TSOs performing aviation screening functions, and a reduction to Staffing at
Airport Exit Lanes. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
TSA – O&S - 73
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 74
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
• Decrease of 42 FTP and 42 FTE for a technical adjustment associated with including Punta Gorda in the SPP
• Decrease of $3.0 million for a realignment to the SPP PPA associated with including Punta Gorda in the SPP
• Decrease of $79.9 million and 1,017 FTP/1,017 FTE for a realignment to the Airport Management PPA for the Coordination
Center Officers (CCO)
• Decrease of $3.6 million and 40 FTP/40 FTE for a realignment to the Screener Training and Other PPA to consolidate training
positions and funding
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $26.9 million and 323 FTE to annualize positions from an FY 2016 increase
o Increase of $151.2 million and 1,265 FTP/2,149 FTE from the FY 2016 reprogramming
o Increase of $9.5 million for the annualization of the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $46.8 million for the FY 2017 pay raise
o Increase of $15.2 million for the annualization of the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $41.1 million for the FY 2018 pay raise
TSA – O&S - 75
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Screener Personnel, Compensation, and Benefits 46,086 43,049 $2,997,824 $67.58 46,086 42,525 $2,972,004 $67.83 45,087 43,190 $3,126,241 $70.25 (999) 665 $154,237 $2.42
Total 46,086 43,049 $2,997,824 $67.58 46,086 42,525 $2,972,004 $67.83 45,087 43,190 $3,126,241 $70.25 (999) 665 $154,237 $2.42
Discretionary - Appropriation 46,086 43,049 $2,997,824 $67.58 46,086 42,525 $2,972,004 $67.83 45,087 43,190 $3,126,241 $70.25 (999) 665 $154,237 $2.42
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of 665 FTE. This reflects the adjustments to base outlined
above, and the proposed program changes to reduce 1,090 FTE to eliminate staffing at airport exit lanes, and increase 382 FTE to
address volume growth at airports.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The change in PC&B from FY 2017 to FY 2018 is largely driven by the change in FTE and the pay
increases in FY 2017 and FY 2018.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The change in average cost over FY 2017 is due to the annualization of the FY 2017 pay
increase and the FY 2018 pay raise factors.
TSA – O&S - 76
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $154.2 million in payroll funding. This is due to the adjustments to base and proposed
program changes described above.
TSA – O&S - 77
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Screener Personnel, Compensation, and Benefits $1,835 $1,823 $1,823 -
Total $1,835 $1,823 $1,823 -
The FY 2018 request reflects no change to non-pay funding from FY 2017 levels.
TSA – O&S - 78
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 79
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $4.5 million and an increase of 100 FTP/99 FTE from the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels,
which includes reductions due to the proposed modified hiring freeze; service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter
efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
TSA – O&S - 80
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 81
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 82
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 83
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Screener Training and Other 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 280 274 $30,955 $112.28 100 99 $12,251 $6.05
Total 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 280 274 $30,955 $112.28 100 99 $12,251 $6.05
Discretionary - Appropriation 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 180 175 $18,704 $106.23 280 274 $30,955 $112.28 100 99 $12,251 $6.05
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of 99 FTE. This change reflects realignments from other
PPAs as well as the annualization of the positions associated with the FY 2016 reprogramming action to address increased passenger
volume growth.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The change in PC&B between FY 2017 and FY 2018 is due to the realignment of funds from other
PPAs as well as pay inflation factors.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change over FY 2017 is due to pay inflation factors.
TSA – O&S - 84
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 85
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Screener Training and Other $206,711 $218,825 $202,106 ($16,719)
Total $206,711 $218,825 $202,106 ($16,719)
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $16.7 million in Screener Training and Other non-pay funding. This change is largely due
to the reductions in service contracts and travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies.
TSA – O&S - 86
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 87
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2018 Non Pay Cost Driver – Screening Consumables, Uniforms, and Other
Consumable supplies are critical materials used by TSOs to ensure effective screening of passengers, carry-on, and checked baggage.
These consumable supplies include disposable gloves, sample swabs/wands, reactant materials, and baggage inserts, which both notify
passengers that their bag has been inspected and provide contact information in the event of a problem. In addition, TSA provides
uniforms to new hires, as well as replacement uniforms to all TSOs through the annual allowance program. The FY 2018 request
includes a $5.0 million reduction to consumables funding, to reduce supply costs.
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Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 2,901 2,790 $568,615 2,901 2,790 $570,267 3,902 3,777 $643,797 1,001 987 $73,530
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $73.5 million and 1,001 FTP/987 FTE from the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels, which
includes reductions due to the proposed modified hiring freeze; service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter
efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
TSA – O&S - 89
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 90
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 91
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 92
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Airport Management 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 3,902 3,777 $410,231 $107.7 1,001 987 $80,856 ($9.36)
Total 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 3,902 3,777 $410,231 $107.7 1,001 987 $80,856 ($9.36)
Discretionary - Appropriation 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 2,901 2,790 $329,375 $117.06 3,902 3,777 $410,231 $107.7 1,001 987 $80,856 ($9.36)
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $80.9 million in payroll. This change is due to the
realignment of the CCOs from the Screener PC&B PPA along with pay inflation factors.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost decrease is due to the realignment of CCOs into the Airport Management
PPA, since the payroll associated with the positions is lower than the other positions within the PPA.
TSA – O&S - 93
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $80.9 million in payroll funding. This increase is due to the realignment of the CCOs
from the Screener PC&B PPA, as well as pay inflation.
TSA – O&S - 94
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Airport Management $239,240 $240,892 $233,566 ($7,326)
Total $239,240 $240,892 $233,566 ($7,326)
The FY 2018 request reflects a reduction of $7.3 million in non-pay funding in the Airport Management PPA.
TSA – O&S - 95
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $7.3 million in non-pay funding. This reduction is largely due to savings from service
contract reductions and cuts to travel and supplies.
TSA – O&S - 96
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 97
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $30.4 million and 189 FTP/205 FTE from the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels, which
includes reductions due to the proposed modified hiring freeze; and travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies. These changes
reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
TSA – O&S - 98
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
TSA – O&S - 99
Operations and Support Aviation Screening Operations- PPA
FY 2018
Type Function
Teams Locations
State and Local Law
Multi-Modal 675 109
Enforcement Teams (Legacy)
Total State and Local Law Enforcement Teams 675 109
Multi-Modal 15 4
Federal Teams (Proprietary) Passenger
357 45
Screening
Total Federal Teams 372 49
Total All Explosives Detection Canine
1,047 158
Teams
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Canines 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 698 698 $92,250 $131.64 189 205 $26,733 ($0.73)
Total 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 698 698 $92,250 $131.64 189 205 $26,733 ($0.73)
Discretionary - Appropriation 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 509 493 $65,517 $132.37 698 698 $92,250 $131.64 189 205 $26,733 ($0.73)
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $26.7 million in payroll funding. This increase is due to
FTE increases detailed above, as well as pay inflation factors.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is reduced slightly under FY 2017 levels. This is due to the program
hiring personnel lower in the pay band levels.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Canines $53,292 $55,810 $59,514 $3,704
Total $53,292 $55,810 $59,514 $3,704
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $3.7 million to the Canine PPA non-pay funding. This increase is due to the
annualization of the increase in canine teams in the FY 2016 budget as well as the increase in Canine teams from the reprogramming
action of FY 2016 to address the increase in passenger volume and increase security at airports.
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $3.7 million in non-pay funding. This increase is due to the annualization of the 50
canine teams provided in the FY 2016 reprogramming actions as well as the annualization of the 12 canine teams from the FY 2016
Budget.
TSA uses PSC teams to conduct screening of individuals entering screening checkpoints with an active TSA Pre✓® lane. This
provides an additional layer of explosives screening of all individuals entering the checkpoint and enables TSA to provide an
expedited screening process for randomly selected passengers determined to be low risk.
• PSC canines receive approximately 25 weeks of training prior to being assigned to a 12 week PSC Student Handler Course
There is also an additional four-week bridge course for handlers trained in EDC to obtain the additional skill for PSC work.
TSA trained 250 teams in FY 2016 and 300 teams in FY 2017. In FY 2018, TSA intends to train 300 teams.
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $105.5 million and 183 FTP/162 FTE over the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels, which
includes funding for AIT algorithm development, and reductions due to acquisition program efficiencies; the proposed modified hiring
freeze; service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining
frontline security operations.
.
• Increase of $35.5 million and 123 FTP/115 FTE for a transfer from the PC&I – Checked Baggage PPA to move personnel and
below-threshold procurements to O&S, in order to align with the CAS
• Increase of $103.2 million and 60 FTP/57 FTE for a transfer from the PC&I – Checkpoint Support PPA to move personnel and
below-threshold procurements to O&S, in order to align with the CAS
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $2.5 million for equipment maintenance associated with the FY 2016 reprogramming actions
o Increase of $0.5 million thousand for other adjustments to base (increased costs for STIP)
o Increase of $0.1 million to annualize the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $0.4 million for the FY 2017 pay raise
o Increase of $0.1 million to annualize the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $0.4 million for the FY 2018 pay raise
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Screening Technology Maintenance - - - - - - - - 183 162 $23,803 $146.93 183 162 $23,803 $146.93
Total - - - - - - - - 183 162 $23,803 $146.93 183 162 $23,803 $146.93
Discretionary - Appropriation - - - - - - - - 183 162 $23,803 $146.93 183 162 $23,803 $146.93
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of 162 FTE. This increase is due to the realignment of
personnel from the PC&I Appropriation, to align with the CAS.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $23.8 million in payroll. This increase is due to the
realignment of personnel from the PC&I Appropriation, to align with the CAS.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change is due to the realignment of funds from the PC&I appropriation. The
average cost per FTE increased slightly over FY 2017 levels and this change is due to the increase in pay inflation.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Screening Technology Maintenance $284,284 $282,353 $364,079 $81,726
Total $284,284 $282,353 $364,079 $81,726
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $81.7 million due to the realignment of funding from the PC&I Appropriation, to align
with the CAS.
FY 2018 Non Pay Cost Driver – Screening Equipment Maintenance & Disposal
This cost driver supports the maintenance and disposal of TSE. During the initial warranty period, the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) is responsible for all preventive and corrective maintenance actions as specified in each technology acquisition
contract. After the warranties expire, all TSA checkpoint and checked baggage screening equipment is under a TSA maintenance
contract throughout its life cycle. In FY 2018, the Budget Request will support maintenance services for over 13,000 pieces of security
equipment that have come out of OEM warranty. These costs include labor; repair parts; packaging and transportation of repair parts;
initial consumables for Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) units; tools, test equipment and calibration; maintenance training; and
related logistics, data management, safety, occupational health, and environmental management functions. The FY 2018 request
includes an increase of $2.5 million for maintenance associated with equipment purchased as part of the FY 2016 reprogramming
action to address increased passenger volume and enhanced security at airports.
Also included as a cost driver are funds for the disposal of equipment including funds to remove Sensitive Security Information and
hazardous material from disposed equipment.
The table below shows FY 2016 operating quantities and planned procurements for FY 2017 and FY 2018. Operating quantities are
those units that are located at the airports, training facilities, and testing facilities and fall within current FOC objectives and
thresholds. Purchases of TSE made in the PSP are detailed further in the TSA PC&I Congressional Justification.
FY 2016
Operating FY 2017 FY 2018
Passenger Screening Program Screening Equipment Quantities Planned Buys Planned Buys
Advanced Imaging Technology 846 1
Advanced Technology X-ray 2,199
Computed Tomography Test Units 2
Bottle Liquids Scanner 1,638
Boarding Pass Scanner 2,300
Chemical Analysis Devise 511
Credential Authentication Technology 17 30
Enhanced Metal Detectors 1,376
Explosives Trace Detection 3,055 2
Automated Screening Lanes 2
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $16.4 million to the PSP program in the O&S Appropriation. This reduction is due to
TSA’s proposed reductions to acquisition investments and support services contracts, which will result in the elimination of TSA’s
engineering subject matter expertise support contract as well as halt any new systems enhancements. TSA will still fix any broken
equipment, but will be unable to make any further enhancements. Additionally, there will be no acceptance and operational testing after
FY 2017. FY 2018 funding for PSP will pay for equipment maintenance, engineering, and testing of equipment for future purchases.
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $2.4 million and an increase of 35 FTP/FTE from the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels.
This includes an increase to Increase Redress Staffing and decreases due to the LACSP, the proposed modified hiring freeze, and
travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
Using an automated process to match Secure Flight Passenger Data against watch lists maintained by the Federal Government, Secure
Flight prevents terrorists from boarding an aircraft or accessing the sterile area of a U.S. airport by effectively identifying individuals
who may pose a threat to aviation or national security. In addition, Secure Flight includes a matching function for the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention’s Do Not Board list, which contains a list of individuals with communicable diseases who meet
specific criteria and pose a significant health risk to other passengers. These individuals are restricted from boarding commercial
aircraft departing from and/or arriving in the United States. Any travelers identified during the automatic matching process undergo an
additional manual review. Flagged travelers are then identified to the airline for notification and to make the redress process available
to the traveler. Secure Flight pre-screens an average of 6 million passengers daily – approximately 2 million each 72 hours, 48 hours,
and 24 hours out from scheduled flights.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Secure Flight 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 347 325 $36,593 $112.59 35 35 $4,471 $1.82
Total 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 347 325 $36,593 $112.59 35 35 $4,471 $1.82
Discretionary - Appropriation 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 312 290 $32,122 $110.77 347 325 $36,593 $112.59 35 35 $4,471 $1.82
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Secure Flight $67,179 $73,029 $66,170 ($6,859)
Total $67,179 $73,029 $66,170 ($6,859)
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $6.9 million in non-pay resources mainly due to a program change that reduces funding
for the LACSP as a result of delays in the General Aviation Security Rulemaking.
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $6.9 million in non-pay resources. This decrease is mainly due to a program change that
reduces funding for the LACSP due to the delay in the General Aviation Security Rulemaking.
this equipment is a major cost for the Secure Flight program. The FY 2018 request includes a 9% reduction based on a delay in the
General Aviation Security Rulemaking.
FY 2018 Non Pay Cost Driver – Other Costs
This funds the other costs associated with the Secure Flight program to include supplies and materials. TSA is reducing these
miscellaneous costs by $153 thousand in FY 2018.
.
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $29.1 million and 283 FTP/247 FTE (a decrease in appropriated funding of $70.5 million
and 280 FTP/270 FTE) from the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels. TSA is committed to its mission of preventing terrorism and
enhancing security within the nation’s transportation infrastructure, and it pursues this mission while maintaining the fiscal trust of tax
and fee paying citizens. As such, the changes requested in the Other Operations and Enforcement PPA reflects TSA’s focus on
maintaining high-priority frontline security operations. Many of TSA’s requested decreases will be found within this PPA’s
discussion.
PPA Description
Other Operations and Enforcement: This PPA funds other frontline operations and includes funding for Inflight Security which
includes the FAMS and FFDO and Crew Training; Aviation Regulation, which provides law enforcement and regulatory presence at
airports to ensure compliance with required security measures and response to security incidents; Air Cargo, which implements
statutory requirement for ensuring the security of transportation systems and passengers when cargo is transported by air; Intelligence
and the TSOC, which provide for the review, synthesis, and analysis of transportation specific intelligence; Surface Programs, which
protect the surface transportation system (mass transit, freight, rail, pipeline, and maritime); and Vetting Programs, which examine and
vet various populations requiring access to the transportation network.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Inflight Security 38 36 $677,369 $18,798.31 38 36 $677,369 $18,798.31 38 36 $660,457 $18,328.97 - - ($16,912) ($469.34)
Aviation Regulation 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,085 1,032 $145,270 $139.81 4 (1) $1,328 $1.41
Air Cargo 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 611 $73,334 $120.01 - (4) $377 $1.39
Intelligence and TSOC 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 429 404 $56,202 $139.11 9 19 $6,003 $8.72
Surface Programs 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 520 477 $60,523 $126.88 (293) (284) ($36,280) ($0.32)
Vetting Programs 333 292 $38,005 $130.15 333 292 $38,005 $130.15 330 315 $40,713 $129.25 (3) 23 $2,708 ($0.9)
Total 3,325 3,122 $1,079,275 $345.18 3,325 3,122 $1,079,275 $345.18 3,042 2,875 $1,036,499 $359.96 (283) (247) ($42,776) $14.78
Discretionary - Appropriation 3,125 2,952 $1,057,742 $357.77 3,125 2,952 $1,057,742 $357.77 2,845 2,682 $1,012,769 $377.02 (280) (270) ($44,973) $19.25
Discretionary - Fee 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 182 178 $22,179 $124.6 6 32 $3,129 ($5.88)
Mandatory - Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments, 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel. Certain FTE rates are inflated due to Classified FTE data.
The Inflight Security PPA includes Personnel Compensation and Benefits amounts for the FAMS PPA. However, the positions and
FTE in the FAMS PPA are SSI and are not reported in this document.
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $42.8 million. This decrease is largely due to the proposed reduction of VIPR Teams in
the Surface Programs PPA.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Inflight Security $148,465 $147,459 $162,962 $15,503
Aviation Regulation $71,694 $71,206 $28,265 ($42,941)
Air Cargo $17,988 $20,562 $29,387 $8,825
Intelligence and TSOC $27,787 $27,599 $23,588 ($4,011)
Surface Programs $13,995 $13,899 $25,793 $11,894
Vetting Programs $331,854 $235,690 $260,061 $24,371
Total $611,783 $516,415 $530,056 $13,641
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $13.6 million. This decrease includes TSA’s proposed reduction to the VIPR Teams and
elimination of the LEO Reimbursement Program, offset by fee adjustments.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Federal Air Marshals - - $672,316 - - - $672,316 - - - $655,188 - - - ($17,128) -
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training 38 36 $5,053 $140.36 38 36 $5,053 $140.36 38 36 $5,269 $146.36 - - $216 $6
Total 38 36 $677,369 $18,798.31 38 36 $677,369 $18,798.31 38 36 $660,457 $18,328.97 - - ($16,912) ($469.34)
Discretionary - Appropriation 38 36 $677,369 $18,798.31 38 36 $677,369 $18,798.31 38 36 $660,457 $18,328.97 - - ($16,912) ($469.34)
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments, 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel. Certain FTE rates are inflated due to Classified FTE data.
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $0.3 million from the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels, which includes reductions due to
the proposed modified hiring freeze; travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies; and a reduction to FAMS training. These changes
reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
• Decrease of $4.0 million for a realignment to the Mission Support PPA to consolidate background investigations funding, and
to consolidate physical security funding
• Decrease of $0.5 million and 5 FTP/5 FTE for a realignment to the Intelligence and TSOC PPA to consolidate intelligence
positions and funding
• A technical adjustment showing the 5 FTP/5FTE realigned to the Intelligence and TSOC PPA – other FAMS FTP/FTE are SSI
and not reported in this document
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $0.8 million for other adjustments to base (restoration of travel funding)
o Increase of $2.1 million to annualize the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $10.6 million for the FY 2017 pay raise
o Increase of $3.4 million to annualize the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $9.2 million for the FY 2018 pay raise
o Decrease of $0.8 million for program efficiencies (a reduction to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves)
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Federal Air Marshals - - $672,316 - - - $672,316 - - - $655,188 - - - ($17,128) -
Total - - $672,316 - - - $672,316 - - - $655,188 - - - ($17,128) -
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 budget includes a decrease of $17.1 million in payroll funding. This change is largely due
to a modified hiring freeze and payroll efficiencies, as well as identified headquarter efficiencies to better support frontline security
operations.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change discussion can be provided under a separate document marked as
SSI.
A breakdown of the FAMS FTE and associated payroll cost drivers will be provided under a separate document marked SSI.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Federal Air Marshals $132,760 $131,859 $148,717 $16,858
Total $132,760 $131,859 $148,717 $16,858
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $16.9 million in the Federal Air Marshals PPA non-pay funding. This increase in non-
pay is due to a realignment of payroll funds to non-pay to properly cost for FTE. In prior years, the Federal Air Marshals PPA relied
on a realignment of funds from payroll to non-pay to fund mission critical items.
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Budget Comparison and Adjustments
Comparison of Budget Authority and Request
Dollars in Thousands
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $1.1 million from the FY 2017 Annualized CR, which includes service contract savings.
These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Summary of Budget Changes
Dollars in Thousands
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $16 thousand to annualize the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $0.1 million for the FY 2017 pay raise
o Increase of $27 thousand to annualize the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $0.1 million for the FY 2018 pay raise
o Decrease of $1.1 million for program efficiencies (non-operational travel and supplies, and historical under-burn of
resources)
Federal Flight deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Personnel Compensation and Benefits
Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training 38 36 $5,053 $140.36 38 36 $5,053 $140.36 38 36 $5,269 $146.36 - - $216 $6
Total 38 36 $5,053 $140.36 38 36 $5,053 $140.36 38 36 $5,269 $146.36 - - $216 $6
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request reflects no change to FTE over the FY 2017 Annualized CR levels.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $0.2 million for payroll funds. This increase is due to pay
inflation.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost increases by $6.00 per FTE in the FY 2018 request. This increase is due to
pay inflation.
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Pay by Object Class
Dollars in Thousands
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Non Pay Budget Exhibits
Non Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training $15,705 $15,600 $14,245 ($1,355)
Total $15,705 $15,600 $14,245 ($1,355)
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $1.4 million in non-pay funding in the FFDO and Crew Training PPA. This reduction is
from service contract savings and program efficiencies.
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Non Pay by Object Class
Dollars in Thousands
Federal Flight Deck Officer and Crew Training – PPA Level III
Non Pay Cost Drivers
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY
FY 2016 FY 2017
Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers President’s 2018 Total
Revised Enacted Annualized CR
Budget Changes
Training $12,851 $12,851 $11,841 ($1,010)
Consumables $1,645 $1,645 $1,375 ($270)
Other Costs $1,209 $1,104 $1,029 ($75)
Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $15,705 $15,600 $14,245 ($1,355)
Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 1,081 1,033 $215,636 1,081 1,033 $215,148 1,085 1,032 $173,535 4 (1) ($41,613)
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $41.6 million from the FY 2017 Annualized CR, which includes the elimination of the
LEO Reimbursement Program; the proposed modified hiring freeze; service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter
efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
• Increase of $0.2 million and 1 FTP/1 FTE for a realignment from the Secure Flight PPA to consolidate personnel and
associated funding
• Increase of $0.2 million and 1 FTP/1 FTE for a realignment from the Intelligence and TSOC PPA to consolidate personnel and
associated funding
• Increase of 3 FTP/3 FTE for a realignment from the Surface Programs PPA as a technical correction to restore Compliance
positions to the Aviation Regulation PPA from a VIPR transfer in FY 2015
• Decrease of $0.2 million and 1 FTP/1 FTE for a realignment to the Screener Training and Other PPA to consolidate positions
and funding
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $0.7 million for other adjustments to base (restore payroll funding)
o Increase of $0.4 million to annualize the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $2.3 million for the FY 2017 pay raise
o Increase of $0.7 million to annualize the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $2.0 million for the FY 2018 pay raise
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Aviation Regulation 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,085 1,032 $145,270 $139.81 4 (1) $1,328 $1.41
Total 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,085 1,032 $145,270 $139.81 4 (1) $1,328 $1.41
Discretionary - Appropriation 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,081 1,033 $143,942 $138.4 1,085 1,032 $145,270 $139.81 4 (1) $1,328 $1.41
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of 1 FTE to the Aviation Regulation PPA. This decrease is
due to a net realignment of 4 FTE and a program reduction of 5 FTE associated with a modified hiring freeze and identified payroll
efficiencies.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $1.3 million in payroll funding. This increase is due to pay
inflation.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost increases by $1.41 per FTE in the FY 2018 request. This increase is due to
pay inflation.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Aviation Regulation $71,694 $71,206 $28,265 ($42,941)
Total $71,694 $71,206 $28,265 ($42,941)
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $42.9 million of non-pay funding in the Aviation Regulation PPA. This reduction is
mainly caused by the proposed elimination of the LEO Reimbursement Program.
The FY 2018 request includes reductions to travel, supplies and materials, and grants.
FY 2018 Non Pay Cost Driver – Other Costs – This funds the other costs associated with the Aviation Regulation PPA to include
supplies. The FY 2018 request includes a $769 thousand reduction of costs associated with supporting the LEO Reimbursement
Program.
.
Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 640 615 $90,945 640 615 $93,519 640 611 $102,721 - (4) $9,202
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $9.2 million and a decrease of 4 FTE from the FY 2017 Annualized CR, which includes
identified savings in travel, supplies, and headquarters efficiencies; and the proposed modified hiring freeze. These changes reflect
TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
• Increase of $11.0 million and 5 FTP/5 FTE for a transfer from PC&I – Air Cargo to align with the CAS
• Decrease of $1.0 million and 5 FTP/5 FTE for a realignment to the Screener Training and Other PPA to consolidate positions
and funding
• Pricing Increases and Decreases described above in the Justification of Pricing Changes:
o Increase of $0.3 million to annualize the FY 2016 pay increase
o Increase of $1.2 million for the FY 2017 pay raise
o Increase of $0.4 million to annualize the FY 2017 pay increase
o Increase of $1.0 million for the FY 2018 pay raise
o Decrease of $0.6 million for other adjustments to base(reduction to non-operational travel and supplies)
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Air Cargo 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 611 $73,334 $120.01 - (4) $377 $1.39
Total 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 611 $73,334 $120.01 - (4) $377 $1.39
Discretionary - Appropriation 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 615 $72,957 $118.62 640 611 $73,334 $120.01 - (4) $377 $1.39
* The FTE Rate calculation does not include Object Class 11.8-Special Personal Services Payments or 13.0-Benefits for Former Personnel.
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of 4 FTE in the Air Cargo PPA. This reduction in FTE is due
to the proposed modified hiring freeze and identified payroll efficiencies.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $0.4 million in payroll dollars over FY 2017 Annualized
CR levels. This increase is due to pay inflation.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change per FTE increases $1.39 in the FY 2018 request. This increase is due
to pay inflation.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Air Cargo $17,988 $20,562 $29,387 $8,825
Total $17,988 $20,562 $29,387 $8,825
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $8.8 million in non-pay funding in the Air Cargo PPA. This is due to the realignment of
funding from PC&I, savings in travel and supplies, and deferral of system modernization.
Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 420 385 $77,986 420 385 $77,798 429 404 $79,790 9 19 $1,992
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $2.0 million and 9 FTP/19 FTE over the FY 2017 Annualized CR, which includes the
proposed modified hiring freeze; service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies. These changes reflect
TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Intelligence and TSOC 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 429 404 $56,202 $139.11 9 19 $6,003 $8.72
Total 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 429 404 $56,202 $139.11 9 19 $6,003 $8.72
Discretionary - Appropriation 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 420 385 $50,199 $130.39 429 404 $56,202 $139.11 9 19 $6,003 $8.72
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $6.0 million in payroll funding. This increase is due to the
annualization of FIOs, realignments into the Intelligence and TSOC PPA, and pay inflation.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost change per FTE increased by $8.72. This change is due to pay inflation.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Intelligence and TSOC $27,787 $27,599 $23,588 ($4,011)
Total $27,787 $27,599 $23,588 ($4,011)
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $4.0 million to the Intelligence and TSOC PPA. This reduction is largely due to TSA’s
proposed reduction to support service contracts and the reduction to IVIEW & MRK Center funding.
Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 813 761 $110,798 813 761 $110,702 520 477 $86,316 (293) (284) ($24,386)
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $24.4 million from the FY 2017 Annualized CR, which includes a reduction to the VIPR
program; The proposed modified hiring freeze; service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies. These
changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining frontline security operations.
TSA provides other protective resources, including: training, screening and detection programs, voluntary guidelines and best
practices, regulations, security and process standards, vulnerability and risk assessment teams, and subject matter expertise to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency for surface transportation security grant programs. TSA’s surface transportation
responsibilities include coordination of government and industry activities to identify and address unacceptable risk associated with all
security hazards affecting the Postal and Shipping Sector.
Adjustments to Base Justification
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Surface Programs 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 520 477 $60,523 $126.88 (293) (284) ($36,280) ($0.32)
Total 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 520 477 $60,523 $126.88 (293) (284) ($36,280) ($0.32)
Discretionary - Appropriation 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 813 761 $96,803 $127.2 520 477 $60,523 $126.88 (293) (284) ($36,280) ($0.32)
FTE Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of 284 FTE. This change is largely due to the proposed
reduction to the VIPR program.
PCB Change FY 2017-2018: The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $36.3 million in payroll funding. This change is largely
due to the proposed reduction to the VIPR program.
Average Cost Change FY 2017-2018: The average cost per FTE reduces by $0.32 in the FY 2018 request. This change is due to the
proposed VIPR program reduction.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Surface Programs $13,995 $13,899 $25,793 $11,894
Total $13,995 $13,899 $25,793 $11,894
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $11.9 million in the Surface Programs PPA. This increase is largely due to the restoration
of base funding cut in FY 2016, and the transfer of funding from PC&I.
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $27.1 million and 23 FTE to the Vetting Programs PPA, as well as a reduction of 3 FTP.
This increase is largely due to fee adjustments based on changes in anticipated collections and technical corrections of FTE in the fee
programs. Details are at the Level III PPAs.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Vetting Operations 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,983 $139.2 - - $511 $4.18
TWIC Fee 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 46 45 $5,696 $126.58 3 3 ($234) ($14.61)
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 38 37 $4,147 $112.08 3 3 ($234) ($16.77)
General Aviation at DCA Fee 5 5 $236 $47.2 5 5 $236 $47.2 5 5 $236 $47.2 - - - -
Air Cargo/Certified Cargo Screening Program Fee 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 - - - -
TSA Precheck Fee 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 80 $11,069 $138.36 - 26 $3,597 ($0.01)
Alien Flight School Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
Total 333 292 $38,005 $130.15 333 292 $38,005 $130.15 330 315 $40,713 $129.25 (3) 23 $2,708 ($0.9)
Discretionary - Appropriation 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,983 $139.2 - - $511 $4.18
Discretionary - Fee 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 176 146 $19,050 $130.48 182 178 $22,179 $124.6 6 32 $3,129 ($5.88)
Mandatory - Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Vetting Operations $58,467 $58,070 $43,232 ($14,838)
TWIC Fee $61,858 $76,337 $58,753 ($17,584)
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee $14,526 $16,702 $16,053 ($649)
General Aviation at DCA Fee $265 $164 $324 $160
Commercial Aviation and Airports Fee $11,689 $6,500 $8,000 $1,500
Other Security Threat Assessments Fee - $50 $50 -
Air Cargo/Certified Cargo Screening Program Fee $3,680 $2,469 $4,169 $1,700
TSA Precheck Fee $178,972 $72,681 $125,831 $53,150
Alien Flight School Fee $2,397 $2,717 $3,649 $932
Total $331,854 $235,690 $260,061 $24,371
Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 133 122 $74,939 133 122 $74,542 133 122 $60,215 - - ($14,327)
The FY 2018 request includes a reduction of $14.3 million from the FY 2017 Annualized CR, which includes payroll efficiencies
service contract savings; and travel, supplies, and headquarter efficiencies. These changes reflect TSA’s focus on maintaining
frontline security operations.
• The Aviation Workers Program (including Security Identification Display Area workers and other badge holders), covers
individuals requiring credentials at U.S. federalized domestic airports (450,000 workers require a name-based STA, and if
applicable a fingerprint-based FBI CHRC annually);
• The Crew Vetting program covers flight crewmembers on passenger and cargo flights into, out of, or over the continental
United States (14.2 million crewmembers require a name-based STA annually);
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Vetting Operations 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,983 $139.2 - - $511 $4.18
Total 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,983 $139.2 - - $511 $4.18
Discretionary - Appropriation 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,472 $135.02 133 122 $16,983 $139.2 - - $511 $4.18
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $511 thousand. This increase is due to pay inflation.
The FY 2018 request reflects a reduction of $14.8 million in non-pay funding. This includes a transfer of $2.2 million to PC&I for
TIM development..
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $14.8 million. This change is primarily driven by the non-recur of the one-year Watchlist
Services funding and the reduction in service contracts.
The FY 2018 request projects a net decrease of $17.8 million in fee collections. The request also includes an increase of 3 FTP/3 FTE.
Of this amount, $3.9 million will be used for operations and maintenance of TIM.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
TWIC Fee 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 46 45 $5,696 $126.58 3 3 ($234) ($14.61)
Total 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 46 45 $5,696 $126.58 3 3 ($234) ($14.61)
Discretionary - Fee 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 43 42 $5,930 $141.19 46 45 $5,696 $126.58 3 3 ($234) ($14.61)
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of 3 FTE and a decrease of $0.2 million due to technical adjustments.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
TWIC Fee $61,858 $76,337 $58,753 ($17,584)
Total $61,858 $76,337 $58,753 ($17,584)
The FY 2018 request includes a decrease of $17.6 million due to decrease in the number TWIC enrollees.
TSA anticipates decreased fee collections in FY 2018. This decrease is a result of the five-year renewal cycle for the majority of
TWIC credential holders.
FY 2018 Non Pay Cost Driver – Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources
This primarily pays for costs associated with the FBI performing a Criminal History Records Check. Decreases in FY 2018 are due to
an anticipated decrease in vetting associated with a decrease in TWIC applications.
The FY 2018 request projects a decrease of $0.9 million in fee collections. The request also includes an increase of 3 FTP/3 FTE.
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 38 37 $4,147 $112.08 3 3 ($234) ($16.77)
Total 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 38 37 $4,147 $112.08 3 3 ($234) ($16.77)
Discretionary - Fee 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 35 34 $4,381 $128.85 38 37 $4,147 $112.08 3 3 ($234) ($16.77)
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of three FTE and a decrease of $0.2 million due to technical adjustment.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Hazardous Materials Endorsement Fee $14,526 $16,702 $16,053 ($649)
Total $14,526 $16,702 $16,053 ($649)
The FY 2018 request reflects a $0.6 million decrease due to vetting a smaller number of applicants.
The FY 2018 request includes $16.1 million for non-pay funding from fee collections. The change reflects a reallocation of $0.6
million decrease due to vetting a smaller number of applicants.
FY 2018 Non Pay Cost Driver – Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources
This primarily pays for costs associated with the FBI performing a Criminal History Records Check. Decreases in FY 2018 reflect
vetting an anticipated smaller number of applicants.
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Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
General Aviation at DCA Fee 5 5 $236 $47.2 5 5 $236 $47.2 5 5 $236 $47.2 - - - -
Total 5 5 $236 $47.2 5 5 $236 $47.2 5 5 $236 $47.2 - - - -
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
General Aviation at DCA Fee $265 $164 $324 $160
Total $265 $164 $324 $160
The FY 2018 request includes $0.3 million for non-pay. This is an increase of $0.2 million over the FY 2017 Annualized CR.
Prior to receiving any identification credentials, aviation workers must undergo a successful name-based STA, which is currently
funded through appropriated funds. The program also processes FBI CHRCs for the General Aviation population. Airport and aircraft
operators are provided a choice of service providers from among three TSA Designated Aviation Channelers.
As of April 2017, the total current badged Aviation Worker population is approximately 2.9 million.
Adjustments to Base Justification
• Increase of $1.5 million in increased estimated fee collections
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Commercial Aviation and Airports Fee $11,689 $6,500 $8,000 $1,500
Total $11,689 $6,500 $8,000 $1,500
The FY 2018 request includes $8.0 million for non-pay. This is an increase of $1.5 million over the FY 2017 Annualized CR.
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $1.5 million over FY 17 levels due to an anticipated increase in the number of
individuals requesting airport badges.
• The Standard Security Program covers crewmembers operating flights for aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight of
12,500 pounds or more.
• The Private Charter Standard Security Program covers private charter flight crewmembers operating aircraft with a maximum
certified takeoff weight of 100,309 pounds or more, or a passenger-seating configuration of 61 or more, or whose passengers
are enplaned from or deplaned into a sterile area.
• The Maryland Three program covers pilots who operate aircraft and apply for privileges to fly to or from Potomac Airport,
Washington Executive/Hyde Field, or College Park Airport.
• The Air Space Waivers program covers domestic and international flight crew members and passengers requiring access to
certain operational areas of DCA or access to Washington, D.C. flight restricted zones, major sporting events, Disney theme
parks, flight training, and special events.
• The Sensitive Security Information (SSI) fee covers those individuals who require access to SSI.
Adjustments to Base Justification
There are no adjustments to base for this PPA.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Other Security Threat Assessments Fee - $50 $50 -
Total - $50 $50 -
The FY 2018 request includes $0.1 million for non-pay. This is the same as the FY 2017 Annualized CR.
The FY 2018 request projects an increase of $1.7 million dollars in fee collections.
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Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Air Cargo/Certified Cargo Screening Program Fee 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 - - - -
Total 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 11 11 $1,031 $93.73 - - - -
The FY 2018 request includes $0.8 million for payroll and $0.3 million in other compensation for 11 FTE.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Air Cargo/Certified Cargo Screening Program Fee $3,680 $2,469 $4,169 $1,700
Total $3,680 $2,469 $4,169 $1,700
The FY 2018 request includes $4.2 million for non-pay. This is an increase of $1.7 million over the FY 2017 Annualized CR.
Non Pay by Object Class
Dollars in Thousands
TSA is requesting an increase of $1.7 million in FY 2018 due to an anticipated increase in the number of air cargo workers requiring
STAs.
The FY 2018 request projects an increase of $56.7 million in fee collections. The request also includes an increase of 26 FTE.
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Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
TSA Precheck Fee 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 80 $11,069 $138.36 - 26 $3,597 ($0.01)
Total 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 80 $11,069 $138.36 - 26 $3,597 ($0.01)
Discretionary - Fee 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 54 $7,472 $138.37 82 80 $11,069 $138.36 - 26 $3,597 ($0.01)
The FY 2018 request includes 80 FTE and $11.1 million. This increase corresponds to a technical correction of 26 FTE and
inflationary changes to accurately reflect the growth of the program.
Pay Cost Drivers
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total
Leading Cost-Drivers Revised Enacted Annualized CR President’s Budget Changes
FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate FTE Amount Rate
Payroll for Full-Time Personnel 54 5,469 101.3 54 5,469 101.3 80 8,102 101.3 26 2,633 0
Other Costs 0 2,003 0 0 2,003 0 0 2,967 0 0 964 0
Total – Pay Cost Drivers 54 7,472 138.4 54 7,472 138.4 80 11,069 138.7 26 3,597 0.3
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
TSA Precheck Fee $178,972 $72,681 $125,831 $53,150
Total $178,972 $72,681 $125,831 $53,150
The FY 2018 request includes $125.9 million in non-pay category for TSA Precheck Fees. This increase of $53.2 million over the FY
2017 Annualized CR to accurately reflect the program’s growth. .
TSA has been heavily promoting this important program leading to significant increases in the number of applicants, resulting in
changes in fee collections.
The FY 2018 request projects no change in fee collections. However, there is a decrease of 9 FTP/9 FTE due to a technical
adjustment.
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Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Alien Flight School Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
Total 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
Mandatory - Fee 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 24 24 $2,483 $103.46 15 15 $1,551 $103.4 (9) (9) ($932) ($0.06)
The FY 2018 request includes a technical adjustment (decrease) of nine positions and nine FTEs.
Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Alien Flight School Fee $2,397 $2,717 $3,649 $932
Total $2,397 $2,717 $3,649 $932
TSA is requesting $3.6 million for non-pay costs in FY 2018. This is an increase of $0.9 million above FY 2017 levels, reflecting the
technical adjustment removing 9 FTE and re-balancing fee revenues accordingly.
Due to a technical adjustment, TSA is increasing non-pay by $932 thousand in FY 2018. This increase is applied to Advisory and
Assistance Services to support vetting of Alien Flight Students.
FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY
FY 2016 FY 2017
Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers President’s 2018 Total
Revised Enacted Annualized CR
Budget Changes
Advisory and Assistance Services $2,251 $2,551 $3,483 $932
Other Goods and Services from Federal Sources $30 $34 $34 $0
Other Costs $116 $132 $132 $0
Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $2,397 $2,717 $3,649 $932
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Procurement, Construction, and Improvements....................................................................................................................................... 1
Budget Comparison and Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Personnel Compensation and Benefits............................................................................................................................................ 8
Non Pay Budget Exhibits.............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Capital Investments Exhibits ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Aviation Screening Infrastructure – PPA ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Budget Comparison and Adjustments .............................................................................................................................. 12
Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................. 15
Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Capital Investments Exhibits ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Checkpoint Support – PPA Level II .................................................................................................................................. 18
Checked Baggage – PPA Level II..................................................................................................................................... 37
Infrastructure for Other Operations – PPA.................................................................................................................................. 51
Budget Comparison and Adjustments .............................................................................................................................. 51
Personnel Compensation and Benefits.............................................................................................................................. 54
Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................. 55
Capital Investments Exhibits ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Air Cargo – PPA Level II.................................................................................................................................................. 57
Vetting Programs – PPA Level II ..................................................................................................................................... 63
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Overview
The Procurement, Construction, and Improvements (PC&I) Appropriation provides funds, above certain threshold amounts, necessary
for the manufacture, purchase, or enhancement of one or more assets (which hereinafter also refers to end items) prior to sustainment.
Activities funded by the PC&I appropriation are typically categorized as one of the following:
A. Procurement – the obtaining of one or more end items through purchase, transfer, exchange, or other means. The
configuration of an end item required to meet the asset's intended use is part of procurement.
B. Construction – the erection, installation, or assembly of something (i.e., new facilities, improvements, vessels, and aircrafts);
the addition, expansion, extension, alteration, conversion, or replacement of an existing facility; or the relocation of a facility
from one installation to another.
C. Improvement – the act or process of obtaining an increase in capability and/or capacity.
PC&I funding within TSA provides the necessary operations and mission support for the following PPAs:
• Aviation Screening Infrastructure: This PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to TSA’s passenger and
baggage screening functions. FY 2018 funding includes the following:
o A transfer of 183 FTP, 172 FTE and $145.8 million to the Operations and Support (O&S) appropriation to more
accurately align with the Common Appropriations Structure (CAS).
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o $277.2 million for the procurement of Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) and Explosives Trace Detection (ETD)
units.
o $8.9 million for continued development of the Security Technology Integrated Program (STIP).
• Infrastructure for Other Operations: This PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to other TSA functions to
include surface transportation vetting and screening and air cargo screening. FY 2018 funding includes the following:
o A transfer of 5 FTP, 5 FTE and $11.0 million to the O&S appropriation to align with the new appropriations structure.
o $16.3 million for continued development of the Technology Infrastructure Modernization (TIM) program.
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Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Aviation Screening Infrastructure 183 172 $26,111 $151.81 183 172 $26,111 $151.81 - - - - (183) (172) ($26,111) ($151.81)
Infrastructure for Other Operations 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
Total 188 177 $26,916 $152.07 188 177 $26,916 $152.07 - - - - (188) (177) ($26,916) ($152.07)
Discretionary - Appropriation 188 177 $26,916 $152.07 188 177 $26,916 $152.07 - - - - (188) (177) ($26,916) ($152.07)
All Personnel Compensation and Benefits (PC&B) funding is transferred to the O&S appropriation in the Screening Technology
Maintenance and Air Cargo Level II PPAs to align with the CAS.
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All PC&B funding is transferred to the O&S appropriation to align with the CAS.
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Capital Investments
Dollars in Thousands
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The Aviation Screening Infrastructure PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to TSA’s passenger and baggage
screening functions. This PPA is further allocated into the following Level II PPAs:
• Checkpoint Support: This Level II PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to the screening of passengers
and their carry-on luggage at checkpoints in airports around the Nation. .
• Checked Baggage: This Level II PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to TSA’s baggage screening
functions in airports around the Nation.
• Aviation Security Capital Fund (ASCF): This mandatory account is sourced from the aviation passenger security fee and
funds the purchase and installation of Explosives Detection Systems at airports across the United States. This funding is
combined with appropriated funding under the Level II Checked Baggage PPA in the Electronic Baggage Screening Program
(EBSP).
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Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Checkpoint Support 60 57 $8,140 $142.81 60 57 $8,140 $142.81 - - - - (60) (57) ($8,140) ($142.81)
Checked Baggage 123 115 $17,971 $156.27 123 115 $17,971 $156.27 - - - - (123) (115) ($17,971) ($156.27)
Total 183 172 $26,111 $151.81 183 172 $26,111 $151.81 - - - - (183) (172) ($26,111) ($151.81)
Discretionary - Appropriation 183 172 $26,111 $151.81 183 172 $26,111 $151.81 - - - - (183) (172) ($26,111) ($151.81)
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Capital Investments
Dollars in Thousands
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This Level II PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to the screening of passengers and their carry-on luggage
at checkpoints in airports around the Nation. Checkpoint Support is comprised of the following Investments/Activities:
• Passenger Screening Program (PSP)
• STIP in support of checkpoint operations
• Checkpoint Support End Items
• OSC TSIF Information System (OTIS) in support of checkpoint operations
To align with the new appropriation structure, 57 FTE and $103.4 million is transferred to the O&S Appropriation. This PPA
includes $3.1 million to support STIP contracts supporting checkpoint operations.
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Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Passenger Screening Program 55 52 $7,375 $141.83 55 52 $7,375 $141.83 - - - - (55) (52) ($7,375) ($141.83)
Security Technology Integrated Program 4 4 $612 $153 4 4 $612 $153 - - - - (4) (4) ($612) ($153)
Checkpoint Support End Items 1 1 $153 $153 1 1 $153 $153 - - - - (1) (1) ($153) ($153)
Total 60 57 $8,140 $142.81 60 57 $8,140 $142.81 - - - - (60) (57) ($8,140) ($142.81)
Discretionary - Appropriation 60 57 $8,140 $142.81 60 57 $8,140 $142.81 - - - - (60) (57) ($8,140) ($142.81)
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• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Screening Technology, Other (Checkpoint Support). This is a catch-all category for the
various non-TSE equipment purchases and system upgrades that support the screening of passengers at the Nation’s airports that
are not included in one of the other cost drivers. These purchases are not tracked as an investment. Purchases vary year to year
based on testing schedules, airport site readiness, and operational requirements. Purchases fall below the PC&I threshold,
therefore its funding is transferred to the O&S appropriation in FY 2018.
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – OSC TSIF Information System. OTIS is being developed to provide services to the TSA
Systems Integration Facility (TSIF) Test and Evaluation organization. OTIS is comprised of the network infrastructure
providing connectivity between the various test areas in the TSIF, the Checked Baggage Screening System (CBSS) and the
TSIF Test and Evaluation Monitoring Network (TEMNet). Purchases vary year to year based on testing schedules, airport site
readiness, and operational requirements. OTIS purchases fall below the PC&I threshold, therefore its funding is transferred to
the O&S appropriation in FY 2018.
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Capital Investments
Dollars in Thousands
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Investment Description
The Passenger Screening Program (PSP) identifies, develops, tests, procures, deploys, and sustains equipment to detect threats
concealed on people and in their carry-on items as they enter the airport terminal sterile area through the passenger screening
checkpoints. PSP is composed of three capability areas: People Screening, Carry-on Baggage Screening, and Layered Security. While
increasing security effectiveness, PSP also balances other operational considerations such as maximizing checkpoint efficiency;
mitigating privacy and dignity concerns; maintaining operational affordability; reducing security risk; and addressing deployment,
maintenance, and other equipment life cycle issues. PSP is evaluating the next generation of detection systems to enhance current
capabilities. PSP addresses a capability gap by creating a security system that is an optimized, integrated, and layered mix of
networked systems that address known and emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and supports risk-based security initiatives. PSP
develops requirements for the checkpoint of the future.
Justification
To comply with current PC&I funding thresholds, PSP funding for items below the threshold is transferred to the O&S appropriation
in the FY 2018 budget. $900 thousand will remain in PC&I for the purchase and installation of Computed Tomography (CT) units.
To increase security effectiveness. TSA is requesting funds for the testing, procuring, and deploying of screening equipment and
technologies. The FY 2018 budget includes funding to test, procure, and deploy checkpoint capabilities to enhance threat detection
and security effectiveness at approximately 2,200 passenger checkpoint lanes in our Nation’s airports.
Current and planned checkpoint screening technologies include:
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• Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT): Screens passengers for metallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons, explosives,
and other objects concealed under layers of clothing;
• Next-Generation Advanced Technology X-Ray (AT): Next-generation X-ray systems with advanced visual detection
capabilities that use multi-view capabilities or automated explosives detection capabilities;
• Automated Screening Lanes (ASL): Offer several features designed to improve the screening of travelers by automating many
of the functions previously conducted manually, which allows travelers to move more swiftly and efficiently through the
checkpoint.
• Boarding Pass Scanners (BPS): Confirm passenger vetting status by automating the scanning of passenger boarding passes;
• Bottled Liquids Scanners (BLS): Screen bottles to determine if they contain prohibited liquids;
• Chemical Analysis Device (CAD): Used to determine, characterize, and quantify chemical components of screened items.
• Computed Tomography Systems (CT): Scans carry-on baggage to generate 3-dimensional images of contents. Automates
much of the screening process.
• Credential Authentication Technology (CAT): Digitally validate the passengers’ credential with near-real time vetting status
updates from Secure Flight;
• Enhanced Metal Detectors (EMD): Screen persons for metallic weapons such as guns or knives; and,
• Explosives Trace Detectors (ETD): Test for explosive residue on selected passengers and carry-on items.
FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)
• Deployed 55 AT units that were procured in the previous year, which supported operational requirements and improved
operational efficiency.
• Awarded a contract for Smiths AT Tier II algorithm operational testing and deployment. This investment provided TSA with an
overall enhanced capability of finding threats and mitigating the risk to the traveling public. The algorithm was designed to
increase the TSO’s ability to find prohibited items and ensure greater consistency of applying resolution protocols.
• Completed test and evaluation of the AIT Tier III algorithm.
FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)
• Award a contract for Rapiscan AT Tier II algorithm operational testing and deployment. This investment will provide TSA with
an overall enhanced capability of finding threats and mitigating the risk to the traveling public. The algorithm is designed to
increase the TSO’s ability to find prohibited items and ensure greater consistency of applying resolution protocols.
• Deploy the 157 AIT units that were procured in the previous year, which will support operational requirements and improve
efficiency.
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• Award a contract to AT vendors to perform an analysis and evaluation of the algorithm in support of the investigation of Threat
X and Threat Y. The results will be used to determine an acceptable probability of detection and false alarm rate and their impact
on the level of performance needed to maintain normal checkpoint screening operations.
FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)
• Complete CAT Qualification Testing & Evaluation, and begin Initial Operational Test & Evaluation
• Transition PSP technology capabilities to individual acquisition programs.
• Upgrade existing ETD systems with new detection standards.
• Complete AIT-2 Targeted Threat Algorithm deployment. The algorithm update will improve threat detection for certain threats.
Overall Investment Funding
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Investment Schedule
Design Work Project Work
Description
Initiated Completed Initiated Completed
FY 2016
Phase XI AIT Deployment Q3:2015 Q1: 2016
Phase XII AIT Deployment Q3:2015 Q2: 2016
FY 2017
Phase XII AIT Deployment Q3: 2016 Q2: 2017
Phase XIV AIT Deployment Q2:2017 Q4: 2017
Carry-on Baggage Screening Project Portfolio Q4: 2011 Q4: 2017
Layered Screening Project Portfolio Q4: 2009 Q4: 2017
People Screening Project Portfolio Q4: 2011 Q3: 2017
FY 2018
CAT Testing & Evaluation Q1: 2018 Q4: 2018
Upgrade ETDs with new detection standards Q2: 2018 Q3: 2018
Finish AIT algorithm deployment Q1: 2018 Q3: 2018
Break PSP investment into individual equipment programs Q3: 2018 Ongoing
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Severable Items
Element/Item Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018
Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) 846 160 1
Advanced Technology X-ray (AT) 2,199 14
Automated Screening Lane (ASL) 2
Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) 2,300 250
Bottle Liquids Scanner (BLS) 1,638
Chemical Analysis Device (CAD) 511
Computed Tomography (CT) 2
Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) 17 30
Enhanced Metal Detectors (EMD) 1,376
In the above table, “Prior Years” refers to all TSE acquired through the PSP before FY 2016 that are still in operation. Prior years does not include
other TSE that has been acquired as part of the PSP has been decommissioned and is no longer in use.
To mitigate emergent and evolving threats to the aviation security sector, such as the recent threat involving laptop computers, TSA is aggressively
pursuing enhanced screening efforts to include acquiring cutting-edge technology capabilities such as Computed Tomography (CT). CT systems
offer a better platform than deployed legacy Advanced Technology X-ray systems and can be upgraded to potentially meet the full range detection
standards. It is anticipated that CT systems will enhance screening for carry-on baggage and improve overall checkpoint security effectiveness. In
FY 2018, TSA plans to purchase two Computed Tomography (CT) units for development and testing purposes. Pending results of testing, TSA
plans initial CT deployment to checkpoints in FY 2020.
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Procurement/Acquisition Programs
Security Technology Integrated Program
Procurement, Construction, and Improvements Funding
Investment Description
STIP is a TSA data IT program that connects all TSE to a single network, enabling two-way exchange of information. STIP provides a
dynamic, adaptable communications infrastructure that facilitates the transfer of information to and from TSE. STIP enables centralized
management and monitoring of the TSE fleet and provides the ability to respond to the rapidly changing threat environment in a more
agile manner, resulting in improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of screening operations and threat detection. Without a
networked system, TSA lacks the ability to dynamically adapt technology to evolving threats. In the Checkpoint Support Level II PPA,
STIP will meet information collection, retrieval, and dissemination requirements of the PSP and address potential areas of improvement
within operations and maintenance for TSE.
Justification
TSA requests $8.9 million in PC&I funding ($3.1 million in the Checkpoint Support Level II PPA and $5.8 million in the Checked
Baggage Level II PPA), in FY 2018 for the following activities:
• System build-out, including development and deployment of software application suites, algorithms, and upgrades that enable
fielded TSE to communicate with the STIP Enterprise Manager.
• Development of the Service Management Application that automates current TSE configuration management processes.
• Develop capabilities to mitigate emerging IT security threats for the whole screening equipment enterprise.
FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)
• Issued task order to develop and release a universal Personal Identity Verification card access solution for all types of TSE,
including CAT.
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• Issued a task order to develop a prototype Biometric Authentication Technology device with the backend network capability to
make passenger biometrics available to designated TSE in near real-time, which will enhance risk-based security.
• Procured additional CISCO Identity Services Engine licenses and next generation firewall. This will support the reengineering
of the back-end STIP network architecture into discrete and logically isolated segmentation to enhance cybersecurity to the
overall TSA network.
FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)
• Achieve DHS Acquisition approval to re-baseline STIP.
• Award DOMAIN contract, to meet the following milestones:
• Transition STIP physical testing environments to the cloud, which will result in higher reliability, availability, and performance
while also reducing the need for direct technical maintenance and dedicated federal resources.
• Remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities across different types of fielded TSE.
• Develop an analytics platform that integrates operational and business data sources, creating a comprehensive security overview
that will drive quicker decision making for operators.
FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget Year)
• Deploy STIP end-to-end connectivity at Dulles International Airport as proof of concept to validate cybersecurity remediation
solutions and cloud connectivity on a single TSE.
Overall Investment Funding
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Investment Schedule
Design Work Project Work
Description
Initiated Completed Initiated Completed
FY 2016
Develop a universal PIV card access solution for TSE Q1: 2016 Q3: 2016
Develop prototype BAT device to make passenger biometrics
Q2: 2016 Q4: 2016
available in near real-time
Procure CISCO Identity Services Engine licenses and next generation
Q3: 2016 Q4: 2016
firewall
FY 2017
Re-baseline STIP Q2: 2017 Q3: 2017
Transition STIP testing environments to the cloud Q2: 2017 Q4: 2017
Remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities Q1: 2017 Ongoing
Develop analytics platform Q2: 2017 Q4: 2017
FY 2018
Deploy STIP end-to-end connectivity at IAD as proof of concept Q1: 2017 Q3: 2018
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Subtotal Discretionary - Appropriation 123 115 $77,396 123 115 $77,264 - - $33,004 (123) (115) ($44,260)
This Level II PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to TSA’s baggage screening functions in airports around
the Nation. Checked Baggage is comprised of the following Investments/Activities
• EBSP
• STIP in support of checked baggage screening operations
• Checked Baggage End Items
• OTIS in support of checked baggage screening operations
To align with the new appropriation structure, 115 FTE and $43.3 million is transferred to the O&S and R&D appropriations. This
PPA includes $33.0 million to support EBSP and STIP contracts supporting checkpoint operations.
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Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Electronic Baggage Screening Program 112 104 $16,338 $157.1 112 104 $16,338 $157.1 - - - - (112) (104) ($16,338) ($157.1)
Security Technology Integrated Program 3 3 $465 $155 3 3 $465 $155 - - - - (3) (3) ($465) ($155)
Checked Baggage End Items 7 7 $1,086 $155.14 7 7 $1,086 $155.14 - - - - (7) (7) ($1,086) ($155.14)
Checked Baggage - OSC TSIF Information System - Investment 1 1 $82 $82 1 1 $82 $82 - - - - (1) (1) ($82) ($82)
Total 123 115 $17,971 $156.27 123 115 $17,971 $156.27 - - - - (123) (115) ($17,971) ($156.27)
Discretionary - Appropriation 123 115 $17,971 $156.27 123 115 $17,971 $156.27 - - - - (123) (115) ($17,971) ($156.27)
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entered into for facility modification and construction. The number of facility modification projects and projected funding
levels varies each year depending on airport readiness as well as TSA’s priority list. Small decreases in FY 2018 funding are
due to reductions of lower-priority services contracts.
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Screening Technology Capability Upgrades: TSA continues to focus on a broad range of
assessment and engineering activities to increase threat detection capabilities and prolong the life of existing equipment. New
capabilities include the ability to detect an expanded set of threat materials with higher detection probabilities, lower false
alarm rates, faster throughput rates, and at lower life cycle costs, resulting in less impact to airport operations and the traveling
public. FY 2018 funding will be used for patches and upgrades to system software and hardware, operating system upgrades,
technical risk assessments, system certification and accreditation assessments and security compliance assessments. The costs
for capability upgrades vary each year depending on the status of testing activities and the types of equipment and upgrades
that are required, as well as evolving threats and operational requirements. TSA is reducing lower priority service contracts in
FY 2018.
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Screening Technology Test and Evaluation: TSA test and evaluate checked baggage
technologies to validate a system’s conformance with technical specifications, to verify that TSE is capable of meeting
functional requirements without negatively impacting the operations of an actual airport, and to validate that the equipment
satisfies the Agency’s operational requirements. Costs for this activity vary based on the number of systems undergoing
testing.
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Other: This includes funding for Checked Baggage End Items, STIP, and OTIS. Further
details can be found in in the Capital Investment Exhibits. However, most of this funding does not meet CAS funding
threshold limits and is transferred to the O&S appropriation.
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Capital Investments
Dollars in Thousands
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Investment Description
The EBSP supports the TSA mission to screen 100% of checked baggage across all Federalized airports to minimize the risk of injury
or death to persons, or damage or loss of property due to terrorist or criminal activity. The EBSP automates processes to detect and
prevent the introduction of explosives materials, weapons, and other dangerous articles into commercial aircraft. The EBSP manages
the full life cycle of acquisition activities including establishing requirements for a screening system and testing, procuring, and
deploying the equipment.
Funding for the EBSP includes appropriated discretionary funding, and $250 million in mandatory funding from the Aviation Security
Capital Fund.
Key objectives are:
• increasing threat detection capability;
• improving checked baggage screening efficiency;
• replacing EDS and ETD units; and
• utilizing competitive procurement contracts for new, viable technologies.
In the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2015, TSA was directed to prioritize funding for explosives detection systems based
on risk, the airport’s current reliance on other screening solutions, lobby congestion resulting in increased security concerns, high injury
rates, airport readiness, and increased cost effectiveness. Based on this direction, TSA funds the EBSP using the following funding
priorities in priority order:
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• Initiate replacement of Morpho Detection CTX-5500, 9000, and 9400 EDS equipment.
• Implement EDS Capability Procurement II (EDS-CP2) to procure capability enhancements for current EDS fleet.
• Award OTAs for EDS recapitalization at Indianapolis International Airport, San Diego International Airport, Cherry Capital
Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Burbank Bob Hope Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport.
FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)
• Continue implementation and deployment of necessary cybersecurity measures including network upgrades.
• Continue recapitalization of ETD and Morpho Detection CTX-5500, 9000, and 9400 EDS equipment.
• Attain Initial Operating Capability for HME detection.
• Continue testing and deploying enhanced capabilities for explosives detection
• Award OTAs for EDS recapitalization at up to 25 airports. TSA is still in the planning process and full list of airports is still
being developed.
Overall Investment Funding
$474,619
Project Funding $11,365,398 $493,699 $493,307
Obligations $11,075,089 $486,502 $30,090
Expenditures $8,275,738 $416,757 $80,089
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HSTS0412DCT1173 Morpho Detection Inc. Variable Quantity 08/2012 08/2012 08/2017 No $528,225
Awarded OTAs to recapitalize EDS at FAI and ORD Q3: 2016 Q3: 2016
Purchased 71 EDS/Installed 60 EDS at 17 airports Q2: 2016 Q4: 2016
Awarded contracts to deploy cybersecurity upgrades at five sites Q3: 2016 Q4: 2016
rd
Executed 3 Party testing for EDS qualification Q2: 2016 Q3: 2016
FY 2017
Continue deploying cybersecurity upgrades Q1: 2017 Q4: 2017
Recapitalize ETD machines Q2: 2017 Q4: 2017
Conduct Operational Testing for detecting homemade explosives Q3: 2017 Q4: 2017
Start replacement of various EDS units Q2: 2017 Ongoing
Award the EDS Capability II (EDS-CP2) to enhance EDS inventory Q3: 2017 Q3: 2017
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Severable Items
Element/Item Prior Years FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018
Explosives Trace Detection System 2638 0 1898 10
Reduced-Size Explosives Detection System 671 25 62 22
In the above table, “Prior Years” refers to all TSE acquired through the EBSP before FY 2016 that is still in operation. It does not include other
TSE that has been acquired as part of the EBSP has been decommissioned and is no longer in use. Planned FY 2017 procurements will be made
with funding from the FY 2017 CR and carryover funding from the FY 2016 appropriation.
In FY 2018, TSA will purchase ETD and EDS units to certify, qualify, and implement improved algorithms on in-service ETD and EDS units as
well as to replace older systems. Updated algorithms will more reliably detect homemade explosive formulations in checked baggage while also
reducing false alarm rates. Test units also serve to study and integrate new technologies into existing systems to ensure operational effectiveness
and suitability prior to full system production and deployment.
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The Infrastructure for Other Operations PPA funds major acquisitions that support activities related to TSA’s other vetting and
screening functions. In FY 2018, this PPA includes the Vetting Programs Level II PPA, which funds major acquisitions that support
activities related to TSA’s vetting operations. This Level II PPA includes the TIM program.
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Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Air Cargo 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
Total 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
Discretionary - Appropriation 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
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Capital Investments
Dollars in Thousands
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To align with the new appropriation structure, all funding in this PPA is realigned to the O&S appropriation.
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Pay Summary
Dollars in Thousands
FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Organization
Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate Pos. FTE Amount Rate
Air Cargo End Items 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
Total 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
Discretionary - Appropriation 5 5 $805 $161 5 5 $805 $161 - - - - (5) (5) ($805) ($161)
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This Level II PPA funds major acquisitions that support TSA’s activities related to the vetting of transportation workers, passengers,
and other individuals that come into contact with the nation’s transportation network.
This PPA includes $16.3 million for the development of the TIM program.
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• FY 2018 Non- Pay Cost Driver- Other: This category includes the other costs incurred in FY16 to prepare for Agile
development.
Capital Investments
Dollars in Thousands
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Investment Description
The TIM Program replaces legacy vetting systems with a consolidated person-centric system. This eliminates exploitable gaps,
improves enrollment and threat assessment methodologies, and enables TSA to vet and provide credentials to more transportation
populations. The TIM System provides an integrated, end-to-end solution to manage identities, credentials, and assessment results for
millions of transportation workers, providing more accurate and timely identification of terrorist threats. TIM provides a service
oriented architecture framework, mission services, and service capabilities.
Justification
TSA’s request for FY 2018 is $16.3 million in PC&I. This funding provides a total of four Agile Development teams, which will
develop various elements of TIM in parallel to reach FOC in the 4th Quarter of FY 2019.
FY 2016 Key Milestone Events (Prior Year)
• Obtained DHS ADE 2A/2B approval of the re-baseline strategy for the program.
• Resolved all issues discovered during the initial Operational Test and Evaluation including errors surrounding the TIM
system redress functionality, reports creation, case management, and system performance issues.
• Piloted the new Agile scrum methodology for software development.
FY 2017 Planned Key Milestone Events (Year of Execution)
• Complete Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation and provide the System Evaluation Report and Letter of Assessment.
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• Implement the re-baseline strategy, to include following the Scaled Agile Framework.
• Migrate each of the TIM system environments (Prod, Pre-Prod, Dev, Test) from the Shared Services environment in DC1 to
enclaves in CSOC and DC1. These data centers provide primary and backup environments for the TIM system.
FY 2018 Planned Key Milestone Events (Budget year)
• Fully implement TIM Portfolio Component Security Threat Assessment Management (STAM).
• Complete transition of the TIM System populations to leverage IDENT for biometric transactions.
Overall Investment Funding
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Investment Schedule
Design Work Project Work
Description
Initiated Completed Initiated Completed
FY 2016
Piloted Agile development for last 3 releases to address OT issues FY16 – Q3 FY16 – Q4 FY16 – Q3 FY16 – Q4
FY 2017
Phase 1: NCIC/SAVE Response Scoring March 2017 March 2017 March 2017 June 2017
Phase 2: Enrollment & STA Status Validation March 2017 March 2017 March 2017 August 2017
Phase 3: Onboarding Pre-check with SIE Lite Case May 2017 May 2017 May 2017 October 2017
FY 2018
Phase 4: Onboarding HME with SIE Lite Case October 2017 October 2017 October 2017 December 2017
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Table of Contents
Research and Development ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Budget Comparison and Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Non Pay Budget Exhibits.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Technology Readiness Level Exhibit ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
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Overview
Research and Development (R&D) funds necessary technology demonstration, prototype testing, and system development in support
of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) passenger, baggage, and intermodal screening functions. The FY18 R&D
budget includes new funding for the Innovation Task Force (ITF). This request also includes funding to support the Open Threat
Assessment Platform (OTAP) program.
TSA’s efforts within the R&D appropriation usually involve inter-agency agreements with established research organizations, such as
the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Naval Sea Systems Command
(NAVSEA), and other federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). With the inclusion of the ITF, TSA will be
working directly with industry to test and demonstrate the newest security technologies for transportation infrastructure.
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Program Change
Innovation Task Force (ITF)
Description
The FY 2018 request includes an increase of $15.2M for additional technology demonstrations at select airports.
Justification
TSA established the ITF to demonstrate emerging capabilities and foster innovation in aviation security to address the threat
landscape, improve the passenger screening experience, and contribute to the delivery of the next-generation curb-to-gate screening
experience. The ITF engages industry in pursuit of future solutions, provides a structured opportunity to demonstrate new capabilities,
and allows TSA to better achieve its mission to deter the evolving global threats to aviation security.
DHS and TSA must develop and acquire technology that provides the right capabilities on time and on budget in order to carry out the
Department’s missions efficiently and effectively. The ITF will help TSA to close capability gaps and draw on the results of pilots and
field assessments in order to identify areas where there may be weaknesses in current technological screening capabilities. In addition,
the ITF will help to ensure that technologies developed meet the operational needs of DHS and TSA, and that they are sufficiently
mature to assure successful transition to the acquisition process.
This program change will formally establish a funding base for the ITF, and will allow TSA to enter into memorandums of agreement
with two to three airports as participating ITF sites. The funding will be used for engineering, system integration, construction, human
factors contracts, and program support. Additionally, funding will support data collection and assessments at the first site, to be used
to develop requirements for other applicable airports across the Nation.
This funding will grow the ITF into a continuous collaboration effort among TSA, manufacturers, and airports that demonstrates
emerging technological, automated, ergonomic, environmental, and aesthetic improvements to checkpoint and checked baggage areas.
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The collaboration between the ITF and industry partners will result in “curb to gate” security solutions, which are a necessary part of a
“system of systems” airport security architecture needed to fully address the threat landscape. ITF funding will enable improvements
to aviation security screening, including enhanced material discrimination, increased probability of detection, lower probability of
false alarms, designs that reduce human error, and improved passenger experiences.
The ITF will not replace TSA’s current equipment testing and procurement efforts. All technologies will still be required to undergo
the test and evaluation process in order to be considered for procurement and deployment to the field. When this process is completed,
approved Checkpoint and Checked Baggage Inspection Systems will be field tested in a pilot fashion, limiting the amount of risk
incurred during development.
By using acquisition tools, such as targeted Broad Agency Announcements, Small Business Innovative Research, and Requests for
Information, TSA will work with industry to bring their innovative solutions to select ITF sites and to integrate them into daily
operations. TSA may look to third party integrators and designers as part of this process. Additionally, TSA is pursuing the use of
bailment agreements for security screening technologies that would be utilized in an ITF site. For all ITF sites and technologies, TSA
will provide administrative oversight, test and evaluation, technical and operational expertise, and systems integration services.
With established base funding, TSA expects to operate two to three ITF sites each year, selected based on location, stream of
commerce, infrastructure and space availability, and airport and airline interest in a public-private partnership. Airports may be
selected for long or short-term initiatives. Currently, TSA is planning sites at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Denver
International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Funding for this initiative ensures TSA is able to be nimble and adaptive to evolving threats through the maturation of innovative
technological and operational solutions.
Performance
TSA expects that the findings from the ITF will help develop and deploy next generation screening solutions to assist screeners in
deterring and detecting threats to the Aviation Transportation System. Specifically, the ITF findings will impact:
• Security Effectiveness – notable improvement over currently deployed Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) capabilities and
upgraded response time.
• Operational Efficiency – improvements in the areas of throughput and reduction in task complexity for Transportation Security
Officers.
• Industry Vitality – improved vitality due to increased competition, including small businesses, in the passenger and checked
baggage screening domain.
• Cost Measures – Potential overall cost reduction and reduced acquisition timeline.
• Passenger Satisfaction – increased passenger satisfaction could be achieved through reduced divestiture and secondary screening,
as well as improved overall experience (e.g., automation, efficiency, and aesthetics).
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Organization FY 2016 Revised Enacted FY 2017 Annualized CR FY 2018 President's Budget FY 2017 to FY 2018 Total Changes
Research and Development $5,000 $4,990 $20,190 $15,200
Total $5,000 $4,990 $20,190 $15,200
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FY 2018 FY 2017 to FY
FY 2016 FY 2017
Leading Non Pay Cost-Drivers President's 2018 Total
Revised Enacted Annualized CR
Budget Changes
Equipment Testing/Demonstration $0 $0 $9,540 $9,540
Algorithm Testing/Demonstration $3,000 $2,990 $6,650 $3,660
Testing Hardware/Software $500 $500 $1,000 $500
Program Management/Other Fixed Costs $1,500 $1,500 $3,000 $1,500
Total – Non Pay Cost Drivers $5,000 $4,990 $20,190 $15,200
NARRATIVE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Equipment Testing/Demonstration: TSA works closely with equipment manufactures and
airports to demonstrate emerging improvements in checkpoint and checked baggage screening at various ITF locations. .
Equipment testing and demonstration changes from $0 to $9.5 million for testing associated with the establishment of the ITF.
Planned activities in FY 2018 include deploying and testing Automated Screening Lanes (ASL), testing Computed
Tomography (CT) units, and testing an Automated Wait Time System.
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Algorithm Testing/Demonstration: TSA works closely with equipment manufactures and
airports to demonstrate emerging improvements in the algorithms used for checkpoint and checked baggage screening at
various ITF locations. TSA also uses its Open Threat Assessment Platform (OTAP) System Architecture to allow vendors to
provide solutions for equipment for other vendors. Algorithm Testing and demonstration changes from $3 million to $6.7
million in FY 2018. After establishing the OTAP simulator prototype in FY2017, TSA will begin testing algorithms in FY
2018 and OTAP costs will remain at FY 2017 levels. Incorporating algorithm testing into the ITF will begin in FY 2018 and
this testing accounts for the increase in the cost driver. Planned activities in FY 2018 include current initiatives include testing
matrix and remote screening, integrating CT units into OTAP for algorithm development and incorporating future E-Gate
capability into new checkpoint design.
• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Testing Hardware/Software: In order to test equipment and algorithms at TSA’s various
ITF locations as well as using OTAP, TSA needs to purchase hardware and software to perform testing as well as to evaluate
results. Purchase of testing hardware and software changes from $500 thousand to $1 million in FY 2018 to support additional
testing equipment purchases for the ITF.
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• FY 2018 Non-Pay Cost Driver – Program Management/Other Fixed Costs: TSA has some fixed costs for both the ITF
and OTAP. Activities under this cost driver include contracts to maintain threat databases and to develop and update testing
protocols. Costs increase in FY 2018 by $1.5 million based on the addition of the ITF within the R&D appropriation and the
costs associated with developing testing protocols for ITF projects.
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Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion
FY 2016
Establish first ITF facilities Q4 2016 Ongoing
FY 2017
Establish additional ITF facilities Q2 2017 Q3 2017
Deploy additional ASLs Q2 2017 Q4 2017
Complete CT and biometric authentication proofs of concept Q2 2017 Q4 2017
Issue solicitations for FY18 projects Q2 2017 Q3 2017
Ongoing: Bag drop, public area security and employ
screening demos Q2 2017 Ongoing
FY 2018
Establish additional ITF facilities Q1 2018 Q3 2018
ITF Projects identified in FY 2017 Q2 2018 Q4 2018
Type of Research
Technology Demonstration: System prototypes in a relevant environment.
Technology Readiness Level
TRL Level 6 – System Prototypes in Relevant Environment
The ITF is at TRL-6 designation because equipment provided by manufacturers for ITF demonstrations are pre-production prototypes
for demonstration purposes. The ITF provides the manufacturers an opportunity to identify any issues prior to submitting the
equipment for formal testing.
The ITF environment consists of actual screening lanes in various U.S. airports – however, these lanes are not in operation at the time
of testing. As such, they provide manufacturers a relevant demonstration environment.
Transition Plans
N/A. This research does not lead to the purchase of TSA equipment.
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Research & Development Description Planned Start Date Planned Completion
FY 2016
OPSL Development Q1 2016 Q1 2016
Implement OPSL Software Q1 2016 Q1 2016
Develop OPSL compliant components Q2 2016 Q3 2016
Develop database for labeling data from sensors Q3 2016 Q4 2016
Initiate development of GUI A4 2016 N/A
FY 2017
Create baseline x-ray scanning system for open architecture Q1 2017 Q2 2017
Finish OPSL-Compliant GUI Q1 2017 Q2 2017
Develop system simulator Q2 2017 Q4 2017
Begin HW/SW integration Q3 2017 NA
FY 2018
Complete HW/SW Integration Q1 2018 Q2 2018
Begin projects identified in FY 2017 Q2 2018 Q4 2018
Type of Research
Technology Demonstration: System prototypes in a relevant environment.
Technology Readiness Level
TRL Level 6 – System Prototypes in Relevant Environment
OTAP provides vendors a relevant environment for testing of algorithms.
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OTAP will enable standard interfaces to be established, meaning different vendors’ TSE will be able to communicate with each other.
Approved vendors will have access to threat article and bag X-ray scan databases and the opportunity to develop and apply prototype
algorithms to TSA’s open hardware platform.
TSA tests these algorithm prototypes in environments such as the Transportation Security Integrated Facility, which provide
controlled platforms nearly identical to what screeners would use at checkpoints and baggage screening areas in an airport. This helps
vendors provide innovative solutions, such as a sensors or algorithm, for equipment that is manufactured by other vendors.
Transition Plans
N/A. This research does not directly lead to the purchase of TSA equipment.
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