Smiths Nabs Huge Order for High-Speed EDS
Smiths Detection says it has received a contract from Germany’s Frankfurt Airport to provide 35 of its high-speed HI-SCAN 10080 XCT explosive detection systems (EDS) for hold baggage screening, the largest single order the company has ever received for the system. The systems will enable the airport to upgrade to Europe’s Standard 3 EDS, and allow for upgrades to meet future requirements to identify evolving threats such as homemade explosives. The XCT technology combines X-Ray and computed tomography and advanced detection algorithms and supports throughput of up to 1,800 bags per hour. Deliveries will occur between 2018 and 2021. The contract includes an eight year service agreement. The value of the award wasn’t disclosed but EDS systems typically cost about $1 million per unit.
OSI Receives $31 Million in Orders for ETD, EDS, and ZBV Systems
OSI Systems [OSIS] says its Rapiscan Systems division has received multiple orders worth a combined $31 million for its explosive trace detection (ETD), explosive detection systems (EDS), and ZBV mobile cargo and vehicle screening systems. One set of orders, worth $16 million, is for ETD systems for multiple customers, including several airlines to meet a recent Department of Homeland Security directive for enhanced screening on U.S.-bound passenger flights. The sales are related to a directive in July from the Department of Homeland Security requiring enhanced screening of passengers at more than 200 last points of departure to the U.S. from overseas airports. OSI says it has boosted production, installation, training and program management teams to support increased demand as a result of the directive. Separately, Rapiscan has received a $6 million order from an international logistics and air cargo company for multiple units of the RTT 110 explosive detection system. The system has also been sold to some foreign airports for screening of checked bags. The RTT system features a fixed gantry to provide 3-D imaging. The final order, worth $9 million, is for ZBV mobile cargo and vehicle screening systems. OSI didn’t disclose the customers for any of its new orders.
TSA Awards Rapiscan $19M to Support AT X-Ray Systems
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has disclosed that it has awarded OSI Systems [OSIS] Rapiscan Systems division a potential $18.5 million contract to provide technical and engineering services related to the company’s fleet of Advanced Technology (AT) X-Ray systems that are deployed at a number of U.S. airports to screen carry-on bags. TSA announced the award in April, along with awards to other companies that provide the agency with security equipment, but didn’t disclose the values contracts to each company. The overall value of the support work for all the companies combined is $215.1 million.
Smiths Detection Receives $8M from TSA for CTX 9800 EDS Support
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded Smiths Detection $8 million under an existing contract to provide installation, integration, text and multiplex network of 26 CTX 9800 medium-speed explosive detection systems (EDS) simplified enclosure input/output units at airports in Atlanta, Burbank, Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. The award was made under a potential $46 million contract the agency awarded Smiths earlier this year for work on the company’s CTX 9800 systems using FY ’17 funds.
Joint Venture Nabs $19M Security Services Contract for FEMA Branch
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded APSI-Centerra Joint Venture, LLC, a $19 million contract to provide armed security guard and patrol services for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. The award is a small business set aside. The services will be performed at the CDP’s national training facility in Anniston, Ala., which prepared state and local emergency response personnel to respond to all hazards, including terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction.
Army Awards Persistent Systems $9M for Radios for WMD Teams
Persistent Systems, LLC, has received an $8.9 million contract from the Army to provide more than 950 MPU5 radios to the National Guard’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams. The award is in support of the Army’s Unified Command Suite, which is managed by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Defense. The program provides communications interoperability between military emergency response elements and federal, state and local authorities on the scene of an incident.