Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL)
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70T04026QPL7672ETD001
- Agency
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Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting Certification Data Packages (CDPs) from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to add systems to its Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL), with CDP submissions due April 30, 2027. No set-aside is used. Eligible systems must meet one of three TSA Detection Standards (DS 5.0, 6.2, or 6.3), demonstrate capabilities per ETD Functional Requirements Document Version 2.0 (June 2025), and comply with applicable IT security and STIX compatibility requirements. Applicants must provide six production-representative systems, three for certification testing and three for qualification testing. TSA funds only the first five applicants with approved and accepted Qualification Data Packages (QDPs), and qualification does not guarantee contract award. Applicants must obtain security clearances, execute TSA Form 2815 non-disclosure agreements, and sign bailment agreements at no cost, with classified and Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access limited to 10 employees per applicant. Systems must comply with Buy American Act and WTO Government Procurement Agreement requirements. Systems already certified may begin at Step 5, QDP submission. Amendment 5 updates Sections 2.0 and 3.3. SSI and classified access requests were due April 30, 2026, and questions were due January 30, 2026. Direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Jessica Seay.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
Amendment 5:
The purpose of this Amendment is to update Sections 2.0 Qualification Process and 3.3 Notification to QPL Applicants of TSA Contractor Access to Proposal of the QPL Announcement.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 5" for additional information. Changes made to this document are indicated in red.
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Amendment 4:
The purpose of this Amendment is to update Section 3.3 of the QPL Announcement, Notification to QPL Applicants of TSA Contractor Access to Proposal.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 4" for additional information. Changes made to this document are indicated in red.
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Amendment 3:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Update the language related to accessing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Classified Documents, as well as extend the date to request access.
- Update the due dates for CDP and QDP Submission.
- Provide contact information for firms identified in Section 3.3 “Notification to QPL Applicants of TSA Contractor Access to Proposal.”
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 3" for additional information.
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Amendment 2:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Replace ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1 with a version that shows the changes made in tracked changes.
- Remove Section 3.2 “Requirements and Duties for Handling Sensitive Security Information (SSI).”
- Remove Attachment 1 “DHS Non-Disclosure Form (DHS Form 11000-6).”
- Extend the due date for QPL Applicants to request access to SSI / Classified Documents.
- Shorten the due date for QPL Applicants to submit questions related to this QPL.
- Clarify vetting information.
- Provide responses to vendor questions received to date.
- Update outdated FAR references and TSA Terms.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 2" and "Vendor Q and A" documents for additional information.
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Amendment 1:
The purpose of this amendment is to add Attachment 2 - "Terms and Conditions for Access to Sensitive Security Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (TSA Form 2815)."
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TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 to add vendors to the existing Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested.
Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation.
Update #5 ·
Amendment 4:
The purpose of this Amendment is to update Section 3.3 of the QPL Announcement, Notification to QPL Applicants of TSA Contractor Access to Proposal.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 4" for additional information. Changes made to this document are indicated in red.
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Amendment 3:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Update the language related to accessing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Classified Documents, as well as extend the date to request access.
- Update the due dates for CDP and QDP Submission.
- Provide contact information for firms identified in Section 3.3 “Notification to QPL Applicants of TSA Contractor Access to Proposal.”
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 3" for additional information.
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Amendment 2:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Replace ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1 with a version that shows the changes made in tracked changes.
- Remove Section 3.2 “Requirements and Duties for Handling Sensitive Security Information (SSI).”
- Remove Attachment 1 “DHS Non-Disclosure Form (DHS Form 11000-6).”
- Extend the due date for QPL Applicants to request access to SSI / Classified Documents.
- Shorten the due date for QPL Applicants to submit questions related to this QPL.
- Clarify vetting information.
- Provide responses to vendor questions received to date.
- Update outdated FAR references and TSA Terms.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 2" and "Vendor Q and A" documents for additional information.
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Amendment 1:
The purpose of this amendment is to add Attachment 2 - "Terms and Conditions for Access to Sensitive Security Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (TSA Form 2815)."
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TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 to add vendors to the existing Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested.
Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 3:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Update the language related to accessing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Classified Documents, as well as extend the date to request access.
- Update the due dates for CDP and QDP Submission.
- Provide contact information for firms identified in Section 3.3 “Notification to QPL Applicants of TSA Contractor Access to Proposal.”
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 3" for additional information.
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Amendment 2:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Replace ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1 with a version that shows the changes made in tracked changes.
- Remove Section 3.2 “Requirements and Duties for Handling Sensitive Security Information (SSI).”
- Remove Attachment 1 “DHS Non-Disclosure Form (DHS Form 11000-6).”
- Extend the due date for QPL Applicants to request access to SSI / Classified Documents.
- Shorten the due date for QPL Applicants to submit questions related to this QPL.
- Clarify vetting information.
- Provide responses to vendor questions received to date.
- Update outdated FAR references and TSA Terms.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 2" and "Vendor Q and A" documents for additional information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amendment 1:
The purpose of this amendment is to add Attachment 2 - "Terms and Conditions for Access to Sensitive Security Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (TSA Form 2815)."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 to add vendors to the existing Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested.
Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 2:
The purpose of this Amendment is to:
- Replace ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1 with a version that shows the changes made in tracked changes.
- Remove Section 3.2 “Requirements and Duties for Handling Sensitive Security Information (SSI).”
- Remove Attachment 1 “DHS Non-Disclosure Form (DHS Form 11000-6).”
- Extend the due date for QPL Applicants to request access to SSI / Classified Documents.
- Shorten the due date for QPL Applicants to submit questions related to this QPL.
- Clarify vetting information.
- Provide responses to vendor questions received to date.
- Update outdated FAR references and TSA Terms.
Please see the "ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 2" and "Vendor Q and A" documents for additional information.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amendment 1:
The purpose of this amendment is to add Attachment 2 - "Terms and Conditions for Access to Sensitive Security Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (TSA Form 2815)."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 to add vendors to the existing Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested.
Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1:
The purpose of this amendment is to add Attachment 2 - "Terms and Conditions for Access to Sensitive Security Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (TSA Form 2815)."
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TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 to add vendors to the existing Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested.
Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation.
Update #1 ·
TSA is establishing a Qualification Process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.202 to add vendors to the existing Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with details on the TSA Qualification Process and how to submit products to be tested.
Please see the attached documents for information regarding the qualification process and how to request access to the required documentation.
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