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Homeland Security
DHS to Test Colorimetric Chemical Detection Kits
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency, Center for Domestic Preparedness is conducting an end-user functionality and efficacy assessment of colorimetric tub and chip chemical detection kits […]
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Business/FinancialDRS, Finmeccanica See Prime Opportunities Following Merger
By Calvin Biesecker Italy’s Finmeccanica said late Monday that it has agreed to acquire DRS Technologies [DRS] for $5.2 billion, including debt, in a deal that would give it a […]
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Homeland Security
Biometric Equipment Kits Sought
The Virginia Contracting Activity (VaCA) has issued a Request for Information seeking to identify qualified sources capable of developing a Biometric Equipment Kit that includes hardware and software for voice […]
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Senate May Add F-22 Funds To GWOT Supplemental
By Emelie Rutherford F-22 supporters in the Senate said they are pushing to secure funding to continue the jets’ production line, and the head of a powerful defense panel said […]
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Homeland Security
Emergent BioSolutions Acquires VaxGen’s Anthrax Vaccine Technology
Emergent BioSolutions [EBS] has acquired the assets and rights to a recombinant protective antigen (rPA) anthrax vaccine product candidate and related technology from VaxGen, Inc. [VXGN] for $2 million plus […]
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Homeland Security
DTRA Seeks Sources for Active/Passive Metal Detector
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is soliciting white papers to integrate selectable passive and non-passive metal detection technology into a single unit or instrument that is currently made or […]
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Homeland Security
TSA Launches Airport Employee Pilot Screenings
The Transportation Security Administration has begun 90-day employee screening pilot programs at seven airports to test various methods for enhancing aviation security. At Boston’s Logan International Airport TSA will conduct […]
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Homeland Security
TSWG, Sandia Announce Vehicle Bomb Defeat Licensing Opp
The Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office of the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) and Sandia National Laboratories have completed the design and testing of the Rapid Access Neutralization Tool (RANT) […]
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Homeland Security
Bill Requires Industry Help with Airport Employee Biometric Access
Legislation introduced by House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) would require the Department of Homeland Security to form a working group with industry stakeholders to help find the […]
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Homeland Security
Cogent Acquires Security Solutions Division of MAXIMUS
Cogent Systems [COGT] has acquired the Security Solutions Division of MAXIMUS [MMS] for $5 million in cash, in a deal that will help move it beyond its base of fingerprint […]