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Homeland Security

Briefing

DDN

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

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*The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) issued a sources sought synopsis (DNDO08-01RFI) for vehicle identification/tracking systems and license plate readers related to its Securing the Cities initiative. DNDO says it is exploring concepts on how to deal with screening in high traffic areas. Under sources sought solicitation, DNDO wants information on commercial off-the-shelf systems that can meet the following requirements: operate in day/night and in all weather; capture and record images of the front/rear license plates of vehicles traveling in…

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