6 U.S.C. § 561: Definitions

The term “Administration” means the Transportation Security Administration. The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. The term “Plan” means the strategic 5-year technology investment plan developed by the Administrator under section 563 of this title . The term “security-related technology” means any technology that assists the Administration in the prevention of, or defense against, threats to United States transportation systems, including threats to people, property, and information. The Transportation Security Administration has not consistently implemented Department of Homeland Security policies and Government best practices for acquisition and procurement. The Transportation Security Administration has only recently developed a multiyear technology investment plan, and has underutilized innovation opportunities within the private sector, including from small businesses. The Transportation Security Administration has faced challenges in meeting key performance requirements for several major acquisitions and procurements, resulting in reduced security effectiveness and wasted expenditures.”