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Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019

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Briefing

OSI Systems R90 rail cargo inspection system. Photo: OSI Systems

Customs and Border Protection has postponed its planned release of a solicitation for high speed rail inspection systems. The agency says it will provide an update to interested parties once a new release date has been identified. The Federal Aviation Administration, on behalf of Customs and Border Protection, plans to award a single source purchase order to Clear Align in support of the Remote Video Surveillance System Upgrade. The requirement is for thermal imaging cameras, thermal imaging systems, and pan/tilt…

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Congress

Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

Legislation regarding equity investments by the Defense Department in critical mineral supply chains is needed to strengthen the larger defense industrial base and demonstrate to the “free market” that the […]