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Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

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Smiths Detection has received $520,820 in task orders from the Transportation Security Administration to provide support for the company’s AT-2 X-Ray systems deployed at checkpoints in some U.S. airports. Under a $501,520 order, Smiths will conduct analysis and evaluation of the AT-2 algorithm in support of TSA’s investigation of emerging threats. Under a $19,300 order, the company will support assessment of Tier II software on selected AT-2 systems in an operational environment with new standard operating procedures.QED Secure Solutions LLC…

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