Explosive Detection Equipment Program

As the Technical Direction Agent for the Department of Defense's Explosive Detection Equipment Program, the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division provides leadership in the pursuit of effective and suitable technology for concealed threat device detection. This program seeks explosive detection equipment that will effectively and economically confirm the presence or absence of energetic materials in or on: 1) mail/parcels/cargo, 2) vehicles, 3) personnel and 4) improvised explosive devices. The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division manages research, development, testing and evaluation of technical approaches, development of measures of performance and specifications, and testing of equipment in laboratory and operational conditions.