Earned Wage Access

Request for Information # 70T01027I7663N001 Earned Wage Access Services 1. Purpose The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research on commercially available Earned Wage Access (EWA) services and to identify capable vendors that may be able to provide a secure, fully managed EWA solution for eligible TSA employees. Information received will support acquisition planning, help TSA assess industry capabilities and implementation approaches, and inform the development of any future solicitation. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. 2. Anticipated Scope TSA anticipates seeking a Contractor to provide, operate, maintain, and support a voluntary EWA platform for eligible TSA employees. The anticipated service includes secure integration with TSA’s designated Federal payroll provider, employee enrollment and identity verification, earned-wage balance calculation, employee fund-transfer options, customer support, platform maintenance, security and compliance reporting, and program management. The attached draft Performance Work Statement provides additional detail regarding the anticipated scope and requirements. 3. Background TSA employs a geographically dispersed workforce across the United States and U.S. territories. TSA Human Capital is exploring EWA as a potential voluntary employee service to support financial readiness and stability by enabling employees to access a portion of wages they have already earned before the standard biweekly Federal payroll date. The intended service would offer an alternative to high-cost lending products, credit cards, or emergency loans, while preserving the integrity of official Federal payroll processes and avoiding direct costs to the U.S. Government. 4. Period and Place of Performance TSA anticipates that any resulting contract may include a one-year base period with subsequent option…