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TSA Boosts L-3 Contract For Baggage Screening Equipment

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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this month awarded L-3 Communications [LLL] a $61 million contract for the purchase of 60 additional medium-speed explosives detection systems (EDS) used to screen checked bags at the nation's airports. The recent award follows a decision by TSA nearly a year ago to adjust the ceiling value on L-3's sole-source contract for the medium-speed EDS beyond the $117.2 million awarded to the company in 2009. The 2009 award was designed as an interim-contract by TSA…

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