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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

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CBP Issues RFP for Baggage Scanner ID/IQ Contract Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for small scale X-Ray baggage scanners in support of its Non-Intrusive Inspection program. CBP says the system shall be capable of detecting contraband and weapons of mass destruction/weapons of mass effect hidden in personnel baggage, mail and packages at air, sea and land border crossings. The planned indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract will be for five years and there will…

Unmanned Systems

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Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

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Congress

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Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

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