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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is establishing a Qualification Process for Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) systems to add vendors to the existing 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 for testing. The QPL process involves several steps, including the submission of a Certification Data Package (CDP) and a Qualification Data Package (QDP), as well as system testing and certification testing. • The QPL process is open to all eligible vendors who can meet the requirements outlined in the notice. • Vendors must submit a CDP and a QDP as part of the qualification process. • The CDP and QDP must be submitted within the specified deadlines. • System testing and certification testing will be conducted by the TSA. • Vendors must meet all the requirements and deadlines to be considered for qualification.