Update: TSA Explosive Detection System (EDS) Performance Requirements

The Transportation Security Administration's Office of Security Capabilities has updated the detection standards for Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) to enhance nationwide security efforts. The new standard, TSA Explosive Detection System (EDS) Performance Requirements version 7.2, was approved on April 18, 2014, and supersedes the previous version 7.1. This updated detection standard will be mandatory starting January 1, 2015, requiring all EDS submitted for certification testing to comply with the revised requirements. The contract related to this update is identified by solicitation number HSTS04-14-X-AA14STD114 under the Department of Homeland Security's Contracting and Procurement office. The place of performance is Arlington, VA, with the contract managed from Springfield, VA. The key points of contact for this contract are Contracting Officers Bonnie S. Evangelista and Matthew C. Ashurst, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. This update reflects TSA’s commitment to improving explosives detection technology across transportation security.