No, they are not the same type of retirement plan.
TSP-The thrift savings plan is a defined-contribution plan designed to give federal employees the same retirement savings related benefits that workers in the private sector enjoy with 401(k) plans. Contributions to the plan are automatically deducted from each paycheck
IRA-An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a type of savings account that is designed to help you save for retirement and offers many tax advantages. There are two different types of IRAs: Traditional and Roth IRAs. These plans are set up separate from your employer. You initiate the setup on your own.
Both great retirement vehicles.
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