UNSPSC 46171644: CT Explosives Detection Systems (EDS)

Explosive detection is a non-destructive inspection process to determine whether a container contains explosive material. Explosive detection is commonly used at airports, ports and for border control.

UNSPSC 46171644 CT Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) is a Commodity code encompassing physical detection hardware and related services that state and local governments procure to identify concealed weapons, explosive devices, and prohibited metallic items in law enforcement, school security, and public safety contexts. Recent solicitations show active demand for walk-through metal detection systems (arch-style and open-frame units for high-throughput screening in school buildings), integrated gunshot detection platforms with real-time geolocation and CAD system integration, and chemical/biological/radiological detection sensor systems supporting hazardous materials response. The buying mix spans state departments (New Jersey, Ohio), county governments (Collin County Texas, Jones County Georgia), municipal police departments (Detroit), school districts (Jones County School System Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell on behalf of thousands of participating entities across multiple states and Canadian jurisdictions). State agencies and counties represent the largest issuing bodies in recent opportunities.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Northeast (New Jersey), South (Georgia, Texas), Midwest (Ohio), and Great Lakes region (Michigan), with multistate reach through cooperative purchasing arrangements. Representative recent opportunities include Sourcewell RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment open to thousands of participating entities nationwide, due June 16, 2026; Jones County School System eRFP for walk-through detection systems in Gray, Georgia, due April 29, 2026 with cost-based evaluation and Georgia supplier reciprocal preference; City of Detroit RFP for gunshot detection system integration with existing police infrastructure (ShotSpotter incumbent baseline noted), due March 17, 2026 with up to 29-point Detroit business equalization credits and five-year contract term; and State of New Jersey statewide law enforcement equipment and technology procurement (Bid Solicitation #26DPP01263, T3163) covering nine product categories including CBRNE detection systems and area security equipment, due June 24, 2026 with SBE and DVOB set-aside preferences and multistate cooperative purchasing extension through NJSTART eProcurement. No specific dollar values or budget ranges are disclosed across these solicitations.