OSI Systems Awarded TSA Contract For The Agency's Advanced Technology Passenger Carry-On Bag Sc...

Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded an initial delivery order for deliveries at airport pilot locations and an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) with options up to $97 million from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will provide its new 620AT X-ray system for the Advanced Technology (AT) Passenger Carry-On Bag Screening Program.

Rapiscan Systems President, Mr. Ajay Mehra, remarked, As one of only three companies selected for this next phase, this announcement confirms Rapiscans ability to develop new products for emerging threats to our transportation infrastructure. We look forward to working with the TSA in deploying these next generation systems and commend them for their continued commitment toward improving all phases of aviation security.

The Rapiscan 620AT system is designed specifically to detect aviation based threats while improving checkpoint operations. The 620AT represents one of the most advanced checkpoint inspection systems in the world with multiple views and dual energy X-ray sources for material discrimination.

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