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Homeland Security

CBP Awards AS&E Potential $67M for Z Portals

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

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American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received a potential $67 million contract from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide low-energy, drive-through Z Portal vehicle inspection systems that will be deployed at U.S. border crossings. The first task order is for $29.5 million. The contract was awarded using Recovery Act funds. The order marks the first significant purchase of the Z Portal system by CBP, which previously purchased and deployed a system to the San Ysidro, Calif., port of entry…

Congress

Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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