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Homeland Security

Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019

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Briefing

OSI Systems R90 rail cargo inspection system. Photo: OSI Systems

Customs and Border Protection has postponed its planned release of a solicitation for high speed rail inspection systems. The agency says it will provide an update to interested parties once a new release date has been identified. The Federal Aviation Administration, on behalf of Customs and Border Protection, plans to award a single source purchase order to Clear Align in support of the Remote Video Surveillance System Upgrade. The requirement is for thermal imaging cameras, thermal imaging systems, and pan/tilt…

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