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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 28th, 2014

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The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office is awarding Smiths Detection a contract for RadSeeker handheld radiation and identification system. The estimated value of the award is $10.2 million. The systems are being purchased to meet the FY ’13 requirements of Customs and Border Protection. The award is a follow-on to an earlier contract with Smiths for RadSeeker DL systems. Dynasil Corp. [DYSL] says its RMD Research subsidiary has received $2.1 million in contracts from the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to advance…

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