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Homeland Security

CBP Awards New Surveillance Tower Contracts To ATSC, GD, Elbit

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

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CBP Awards New Surveillance Tower Contracts To ATSC, GD, Elbit

Integrated Fixed Tower system deployed by Elbit Systems of America in Arizona. Photo: Elbit Systems

Customs and Border Protection has awarded contracts to three companies to provide new and upgraded surveillance towers to enhance border security, selecting Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), General Dynamics [GD], and Elbit America for the work. CBP announced the awards on Wednesday on the government business opportunities website Sam.gov, saying that Elbit’s award is for $23.9 million, ATSC $23.4 million, and GD One Source, LLC, for $20.5 million. The Integrated Surveillance Towers (IST) Consolidated Tower & Surveillance Equipment (CTSE) awards…

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