Special Notice - Update to TSA Qualification Process for Explosive Detection Systems

The purpose of this notification is to inform Explosive Detection Systems Manufacturers that TSA has revised the qualification process for Explosive Detection Systems (EDS). In an effort to accelerate the process of deploying the most effective and efficient security capabilities, TSA is no longer requiring Certification Readiness Testing (CRT) as part of the EDS qualification process. However, the service will remain available for developmental purposes and vendors should work closely with the Explosives Division of DHS S&T to prepare their system for certification testing. Please note that if an EDS system fails certification testing, OEMs will be required to resubmit a fully updated data package and there will be a period of time where an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will not be eligible to resubmit their system for certification testing. The attached EDS Competitive Procurement Industry Day presentation detailing the qualification process has been updated to remove the CRT process as a requirement for qualification of an EDS. > If you have questions about the revised process please submit them to Matthew Ashurst at ([email protected]). Questions and answers if applicable will be distributed through a question tracker.