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Program Application

Screening Partnership Program

Applying for the Program

In order to participate in the Screening Partnership Program, or SPP, each airport must submit an application. However, this application does not guarantee the requesting airport that a contract for private security screening will be awarded.  In accordance with the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, or ATSA, the decision to award a private security screening contract may be made by the TSA Assistant Secretary only if certain criteria are met.

» Application Letter Template (Must be attached to the application)

» Airport Application to Participate in SPP

Are you an individual looking to join one of our private screening partners?

The information and application on this page is for airports wishing to participate in the Screening Partnership Program. If you are an individual looking to join one of our private screening partners or TSA, then please visit Employment Opportunities with Our Private-Sector Screening Partners or our careers page.

Airport General Application Instructions

• A separate application must be submitted for each individual airport location.
• An authorized representative of the airport owner must execute the application.
• The application’s requisite documentation must be completed in full to be considered for acceptance.
• The application must have Section: REQUIRED INFORMATION (line items 1.0 – 1.18) completed in order for TSA to accept the application.  Incomplete applications will delay the process.
• The applicant’s provision of information requested in Section: ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL INFORMATION may assist TSA in the scheduling of private screening contract awards and implementations.
• The application must be received at the TSA SPP Office. 
• Please provide a copy of your application to the Federal Security Director at your airport.
• If your application includes Sensitive Security Information (SSI) or confidential business information, please indicate in writing so that the information will be protected from public disclosure as appropriate.