Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) Recapitalization (Recap) Explosive Detection System (EDS) Industry Engagement Events

The Transportation Security Administration announced two industry engagement events on the Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) Recapitalization Explosive Detection System (EDS) initiative, with all submissions and registrations due by 3:00 PM EDT on October 16, 2026. The events consist of a classified Detection Briefing restricted to currently qualified TSA Checked Baggage EDS manufacturers, other TSA Checked Baggage EDS manufacturers, third-party complementary screening technology manufacturers, and potential explosives detection algorithm developers, followed by an RFI Technical Requirements Review. The Detection Briefing is limited to three representatives per company. TSA will solicit feedback on draft detection and technical requirements for next-generation EDS systems designed to enhance detection capabilities, cybersecurity, and open architecture while maintaining the mandate to screen 100 percent of checked baggage at approximately 430 U.S. federalized commercial service airports. Attendees must obtain Personnel Clearance and complete Visit Authorization Requests submitted to VRsVALs@tsa.dhs.gov. Those accessing Sensitive Security Information must pass a Security Threat Assessment, designate a Corporate Official point of contact, complete vetting information on Attachment 1, and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (DHS Form 11000-6). All submissions—including company background information (one page maximum), clearance details, vetting information, and NDAs—must be sent to EBSPIndustryDay@tsa.dhs.gov or VRsVALs@tsa.dhs.gov, with email submissions not exceeding 5 megabytes.