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DHS S&T to Explore Lower Cost, Lower Weight HULDs

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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

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Based on advances in Explosives Detection Systems used to scan checked bags before they are put on airplanes, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the development of advanced containers that are used to carry cargo inside passenger airplanes. The Hardened Unit Load Device-Reduced Threat (HULD-R) would weight under 220 pounds when empty and have an acquisition cost under $10,000. The HULDs are used to help contain and mitigate a…

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