Bottle Liquid Scanner (BLS) Qualified Products List (QPL)

The Transportation Security Administration is establishing a qualification process under FAR 9.202 to add vendors to the Bottle Liquid Scanner (BLS) Qualified Products List (QPL). This process is designed to identify and certify systems capable of detecting hazardous and prohibited substances in liquids, aerosols, and gels within sealed containers. To be eligible, applicants must meet specific entrance criteria, including adherence to the BLS Functional Requirements Document v2.95 and Detection Standard 2.3, as well as compliance with IT security and Security Technology Integrated Program compatibility requirements. The process involves the submission of Certification Data Packages and Qualification Data Packages, followed by internal system testing by the vendor and formal Certification Testing conducted by the TSA at the Transportation Security Laboratory. Successful placement on the QPL does not guarantee a contract award but allows the Department of Homeland Security to utilize the list for future procurements via competition or sole source justification. The process involves strict security protocols, requiring the appointment of a Senior Official to manage access to Sensitive Security Information and the execution of TSA Form 2815 Non-Disclosure Agreements. Applicants must also comply with the Buy American Act and applicable Trade Agreements. Administrative oversight is managed by Contracting Officer Jessica Seay, with a response deadline of October 15, 2026.