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Northrop Grumman to Supply Rapid DNA Identification System to BIMA

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] and its partner IntegenX, Inc., have received a contract from the Army to further develop and supply a human DNA identification system to the Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA). The award was made by the Army Contracting Command, National Capital Region Contracting Center, under the Biometrics Operations and Support Services-Unrestricted indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle. The value of the award was not disclosed. The industry team will use IntegenX’ RapidHIT 200 DNA identification system, which automates…

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