Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL)

The Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration is establishing a qualification process to add vendors to its Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL), with amendments updating terms and conditions for accessing sensitive security information and extending deadlines.

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Apr 30, 2027 04:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 03:06 PM
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is establishing a Qualification Process to add vendors to its Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Qualified Products List (QPL). This process aims to identify and qualify vendors whose ETD systems meet TSA's stringent detection standards and functional requirements. The TSA requires ETD systems to be certified and qualified, adhering to specific detection standards (DS 5.0, 6.2, or 6.3) and functional requirements (FRD Version 2.0). The qualification process involves multiple steps, including data package submissions, system testing, and operational evaluations. Successful qualification does not guarantee a contract award but places the vendor's product on the QPL for potential future procurements. Vendors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to participate. Access to sensitive security information (SSI) and classified national security information (CNSI) is required for certain stages of the process, necessitating appropriate security clearances and non-disclosure agreements. Amendments have updated terms and conditions for accessing SSI, removed certain sections, extended some deadlines, and clarified vetting information.

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NAICS334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6350Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems
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explosive detection systemstrace detection equipmentsecurity screening technologygovernment qualification processproduct testing serviceshomeland security equipmenttransportation security technologyinstrument manufacturingdetection systemsqualified products list
Timeline
Jan 28, 2026-Published Date
Jan 30, 2026-Submit Questions
Feb 6, 2026-Request Access to SSI / Classified Documents
Dec 19, 2026-Response Date
Jan 3, 2027-Inactive Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
DHS Form 11000-6.pdfDec 19, 2025 12:00 PM
ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1.pdfJan 06, 2026 12:00 PM
Vendor Q and A.pdfJan 28, 2026 12:00 PM
TSA Form 2815.pdfJan 06, 2026 12:00 PM
ETD QPL Announcement.pdfDec 19, 2025 12:00 PM
ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1.pdfJan 28, 2026 12:00 PM
ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 2.pdfJan 28, 2026 12:00 PM
ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 4.pdfSep 01, 2026 12:00 PM
ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 3.pdfApr 14, 2026 12:00 PM
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