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Homeland Security

CBP Issues RFP for Three Low Energy NII Portals

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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for three low energy drive through portal non-intrusive inspection (NII) systems as part of an ongoing requirement to inspect vehicles for illegal contraband including narcotics and terrorist weapons. A system that allows vehicles to be driven through with the occupants inside is desired. Two of the systems would be for cars, motorcycles and SUVs and one of the systems would be for busses. Sol. No. HSBP1009RFP20045814. Respond by…

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