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OSI Systems Says X-Ray Generator Made In China At Root Of TSA Contract Termination

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

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OSI Systems [OSIS] yesterday said that it believes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently terminated its contract for airport checkpoint X-ray system due to the use of an X-ray generator that had not been pre-approved by the agency. OSI Systems said that its proposal for the $67 million Advanced Technology-2 (AT-2) X-ray system contract that it won in September noted the use of the upgraded component, which is made by China’s Shanghai Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (SANDT). However, the company said…

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