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TSA Taps AS&E, L-3, Smiths Detection for Initial AIT 2 Awards

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

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TSA Taps AS&E, L-3, Smiths Detection for Initial AIT 2 Awards The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected American Science and Engineering [ASEI], L-3 Communications [LLL] and Smiths Detection to provide the second generation of Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units for passenger checkpoint screening under a potential $245 million contract Industry officials suggest additional companies may be added to the award, in particular OSI Systems’ [OSIS] Rapiscan Systems division, which along with L-3 has supplied TSA with the first generation…

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