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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021

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TSA Issues RFP for Reduced Size EDS The Transportation Security Administration has issued a Request for Proposal for Reduced Size Explosive Detection Systems (RSEDS). The agency intends to deploy the systems with a lifespan of at least 15 years. The RSEDS systems are typically used in small to medium-size airports and can automatically screen about 80 checked bags an hour for explosives. Notice ID: 70T0421Q7672N004. Respond by Aug. 17. Contact: Shannon Welch, Shannon.welch@tsa.dhs.gov. CBP Solicits for Mobile X-Ray Vans Customs…

Budget

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the Trump administration plans to continue its push for at least $350 billion in defense funds via the reconciliation process “regardless of what happens […]

Congress

Bipartisan Push in Senate to Hasten Export of 155 mm, GMLRS, HIMARS for Ukraine

A small, bipartisan group of senators is backing the Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act, S. 5175, to hasten the export of allied buys of U.S. munitions for […]

Congress

Rep. Himes Signals Increased Contractor Oversight, if Democrats Win House

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, plans to increase the committee’s contractor oversight if the Democrats win control of the House […]

Congress

CBO Estimates Loss of One-Half to Two-Thirds of U.S. Missile Interceptors Since June Last Year

A new Congressional Budget Office report estimates the cost of the Iran war through Aug. 1 as $38 billion and says that the U.S. has likely depleted between one-half and […]