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

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:

1. Update the language related to accessing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Classified Documents, as well as extend the date to request access.
2. Update the due dates for CDP and QDP Submission.
3. 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:

1. Replace ETD_QPL_Announcement_Amendment 1 with a version that shows the changes made in tracked changes.
2. Remove Section 3.2 “Requirements and Duties for Handling Sensitive Security Information (SSI).”
3. Remove Attachment 1 “DHS Non-Disclosure Form (DHS Form 11000-6).”
4. Extend the due date for QPL Applicants to request access to SSI / Classified Documents.
5. Shorten the due date for QPL Applicants to submit questions related to this QPL.
6. Clarify vetting information.
7. Provide responses to vendor questions received to date.
8. Update outdated FAR references and TSA Terms.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.