Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) Procurement of New Systems

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Estimated solicitation dateJul 13, 2027

Estimated award09/30/2027

Estimated value$5M to $10M

Place of performanceMultiple, Not specified

Set-asideNone

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Agency: Department of Homeland Security — Tsa
Official source: DHS Forecast (APFS) · Federal government
Type: Planned purchase (forecast) · Firm Fixed Price
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Response deadline: —
Place of performance: Not specified
Industry (NAICS): Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing · 334511
Set-aside: None

Description

ETD systems are desktop devices that are used by the TSA throughout the United States (U.S.) and its territories to detect and distinguish trace amounts of explosive and chemical compounds. ETD systems are used by Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to screen passengers, checked baggage, and carry-on baggage. Should funding be made available in FY27, TSA intends to procure systems by competi…

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PostedAug 18, 2026 · passed
Expected solicitation releaseJul 13, 2027
Expected award09/30/2027

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