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Business Opportunities

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

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Business Opportunities

Integrated Defense & Security Solutions' DETECT 1000 computed tomography carry-on baggage scanner. Photo: IDSS

TSA Issues RFI for Accessible Property Screening Requirement The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acquisition Program Management Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to determine market interest and capability of potential sources to satisfy the Accessible Property Screening (APS) requirements following an industry day on the subject in February. The RFI shows notional capabilities desired by the agency through an incremental or block approach. In the current phase, called Advanced Technology/Computed Tomography, or AT/CT, TSA is focused on acquiring…

Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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