Accenture Federal Services Wins $199 Million Transportation Security Administration Contract
July 12 2022 - 8:59AM
Business Wire
AFS Hired to Support Secure Flight System with
Range of IT Services
Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture
(NYSE: ACN), has been awarded a 10-year, $199 million contract from
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), to provide a wide range of IT services in
support of TSA’s Secure Flight System.
Secure Flight is a risk-based, prescreening program that
enhances security by matching passenger names against trusted
traveler lists and government watchlists.
“TSA’s Secure Flight system identifies low and high-risk
passengers before they arrive at the airport. It does this by
synching up watchlist and intelligence information against traveler
information and passenger reservation data,” said Maurine Fanguy,
AFS managing director and DHS lead. “AFS will enhance the system by
incorporating emerging technologies, including artificial
intelligence and machine learning, into this mission-critical
program.”
Under the Secure Flight Systems IT Services contract, which runs
for one base and nine option years, AFS will provide IT services to
engineer, test, and sustain the Secure Flight system. Ultimately
the goal is to transition the passenger screening system from its
current architecture to open-source technologies to reduce
operating costs for the program while enhancing security and
maintaining its commitment to passenger privacy rights.
“AFS has been responsible for TSA Secure Flight program delivery
since November 2018,” said Anthony Pinheiro, AFS managing director
and TSA lead. “We’re proud of the many successes that have resulted
from our partnership with the TSA and are excited to continue
helping the agency optimize security on domestic and international
commercial flights.”
About Accenture Federal Services Accenture Federal
Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S.
company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture’s federal
business serves every cabinet-level department and 30 of the
largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services
transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at
defense, national security, public safety, civilian and military
health organizations. Visit us at accenturefederal.com.
About Accenture Accenture is a global professional
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security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills
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