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Homeland Security

DHS S&T Issues RFI for Foliage Penetrating Sensors

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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for ground-based systems or components capable of detecting, classifying and reporting personnel and vessel or vehicle movement through foliage and or riverine environments. S&T is gathering information on state of the art technology capable of providing enhanced situational awareness in these areas. Sol. No. FoliageRFI. Respond by Aug. 27. Contact: Alula Abera, contract specialist, 202-254-6896, alula.abera@associates.hq.dhs.gov.

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Congress

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