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Homeland Security

Contract Awards

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

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Contract Awards

DHS accepted screening bin provided by DSA Detection. Photo: DSA

DSA Nabs $10M TSA Award for Large Security Screening Bins The Transportation Security Administration has awarded DSA Detection, LLC, a potential five-year, $9.5 million contract to provide large security screening bins that will be used with checkpoint X-Ray screening systems that meet the AT-2 specification. The larger bins will be able to hold more passenger belongings at checkpoints, allowing for the use of few smaller bins, thereby enhancing throughput. The new bins will also feature visible identification codes to enable…

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