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TSA Delays Source Selection For Advanced Checkpoint Scanners

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 11th, 2019

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TSA Delays Source Selection For Advanced Checkpoint Scanners

L-3's ClearScan computed tomography checkpoint screening system. Photo: L-3

Until President Trump finds a resolution to his $5.7 billion demand for border wall funds, the Transportation Security Administration has essentially put on hold its acquisition plans for advanced systems to screen passengers’ bags at airport checkpoints, according to government and industry officials. TSA had hoped as early as late 2018 to begin purchasing the computed tomography (CT)-based baggage scanners and after deciding it wanted additional information from interested vendors set Jan. 15 as the deadline for resubmitted bids. Now…

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