Medium Speed Explosive Detection System (MSEDS)

The Medium Speed Explosive Detection System (MSEDS) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is a comprehensive procurement vehicle for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) focused on explosive detection systems and related engineering support services. The contract supports the procurement, installation, integration, and networking of medium-speed explosive detection systems (EDS) at various airports across the United States. These systems are critical for screening checked baggage and ensuring aviation security by detecting potential explosive threats using advanced computed tomography scanning technologies.

The contract is primarily executed through delivery orders awarded to two primary prime contractors: Smiths Detection, Inc. and Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc. Task orders typically range from $100,000 to over $40 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to three years. Common task order scopes include purchasing new EDS units, installing and networking systems at specific airports, performing software upgrades, conducting site surveys, and providing engineering support services. No small business set-asides were used in the sampled task orders, indicating these are large business contracts. The majority of work is performed at various U.S. airports, with key locations including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago O'Hare, Denver, and Phoenix. The contract supports the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration's mission of maintaining rigorous security screening capabilities across the national airport infrastructure.