Why are there no Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements under the TSP?
SBA requirements are not applicable to the TSP because the funds are being awarded in the form of a grant and not via a federal contract subject to Federal Acquisition Rules (FAR). It is important to note, however, that the SAI applicant Cost-Share under this program is less for smaller operations (i.e. those with 10 or less tractors) than it is for larger operations. For further information regarding Cost-Share requirements, please review the Grant Guidance which is available on TSA’s website at www.tsa.gov/grants. Must a Corporate Security Review (CSR) be completed prior to submission of an application for TSP funds? No. However, by accepting a FY 2009 TSP award, the grantee must allow DHS to perform a CSR upon request. Grantees will be required to provide basic information concerning critical assets, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, management and oversight of the security plan, personnel security, training, secure areas, exercises, cyber security, and physical securit
