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

Updated Oct 28, 2026

Special Notice from the Transportation Security Administration. Due Apr 30, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-4), 184 days left.

Bid documents (8)

• ETD QPL Announcement 364 KB
• TSA Form 2815 739 KB
• ETD QPL Announcement Amendment 1 674 KB
• ETD QPL Announcement Amendment 2 280 KB
• Vendor Questions and Answers 57 KB
• ETD QPL Announcement Amendment 3 276 KB
• ETD QPL Announcement Amendment 4 271 KB
• ETD QPL Announcement Amendment 5 367 KB

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Description

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.

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.

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. 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 Update outdated FAR references and TSA Terms.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.

Contracting contact

• Jessica Seay · [email protected]

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 334511, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,350 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

• Sep 1, 2026: Special Notice Due Apr 30, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
• Apr 14, 2026: Special Notice Due Apr 30, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-4)
• Jan 28, 2026: Special Notice Due Dec 19, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5)
• Jan 6, 2026: Special Notice Due Dec 19, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5)
• Dec 19, 2025: Special Notice Due Dec 19, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5)

Companies that win this kind of work

Federal contractors paid for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing work, who also hold DHS contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.

• Lockheed Martin Corporation $1.1 billion in this trade
• Elbitamerica, Inc. $344.0 million in this trade
• Anduril Industries, Inc. $273.1 million in this trade
• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. $244.1 million in this trade
• General Dynamics ONE Source LLC $137.1 million in this trade

About the buyer

The Department of Homeland Security awarded $73.3 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Fisher Sand & Gravel Co, Barnard Construction Company, Incorporated and Davie Defense Inc.. See what DHS is buying now.

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