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Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

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Science Applications International Corp. [SAI] received a $1.9 million task order modification from Customs and Border Protection to complete work for tactical communication modernization equipment and services in El Paso, Texas. SAIC in 2010 won the initial task order, which was awarded with Recovery Act funding. The Secret Service has awarded High Crimes Tech Institute (HCTI) a $342,250 contract for 50 Forensic Recovery Evidence Devices (FRED). The devices will be used by the National Forensics Crime Institute. Florida-based HCTI offers…

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