Special Notice ACSQT Process Guide v

SPECIAL NOTICE

70T04026SN7573N001

For
The Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test
Process Guide
April 2026

Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test Process Guide

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Acronyms
Acronym

Definition

ACSQT

ACSTL

CM
CMP
CR
CT
DHS
EDS
EMD
ETD
FRD
IED
IMS

MCIL

MD
QDP
QG
QMP
PCA
PS
SAM
SOP
SSI
SSP
STA
TSA
TSL
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Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test
Air Cargo Screening Technology List
Configuration Management
Configuration Management Plan
Change Request
Computed Tomography
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Explosive Detection System
Electronic Metal Detection
Explosive Trace Detection
Functional Requirements Document
Improvised Explosive Devices
Ion Mobility Spectrometry
Master Configuration Item List
Metal Detector
Qualification Data Package
Qualification Group
Qualification Management Plan
Physical Configuration Audit
Performance Specification
System for Award Management
Standard Operating Procedures
Sensitive Security Information
Standard Security Program
Security Threat Assessment
Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Laboratory
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Purpose

The purpose of this document is to formally provide information regarding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test (ACSQT) process to vendors interested in listing their air cargo screening devices on the TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). This document and supporting ACSQT-related documents are posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) via a Special Notice under 70T04026SN7573N001. TSA encourages white paper submissions in accordance with Appendix A (Not included in the document) (ACSQT White Paper Requirements and Templates) for vendors with technologies that meet the high-level requirements as set forth in this document, for the related technology group(s). The three key objectives for this Special Notice are:
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Define the candidate air cargo screening technology groups that are being considered by TSA for air cargo screening qualification.
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Establish high-level requirements for submitting a white paper under the ACSQT process; and
Provide an administrative and technical overview of the ACSQT process. 3.

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Disclaimer

This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or