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HAWTHORNE, Calif., July 1 (UPI) -- The security division of OSI Systems Inc. has been contracted by the U.S. Army for its entry control point, non-intrusive inspection systems.
Under the contract, the U.S. Army may purchase multiple products and services from Rapiscan Systems, including Rapiscan's Eagle Cargo and Vehicle Inspection products and Rapiscan's Secure 1000 personnel screening solution.
The three-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity award has a ceiling value of $248 million.
"We are pleased to support the U.S. Army with our advanced personnel screening and cargo and vehicle Inspection products," said OSI Systems Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Deepak Chopra. "This contract will allow us to demonstrate how Rapiscan solutions can be deployed in even the most demanding environments to provide comprehensive screening capabilities."
Rapiscan will be a prime contractor for the IDIQ, which is part of the U.S. Army's Joint Program Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, Force Protection Systems.
Rapiscan is one of seven awardees for this IDIQ contract.
Rapiscan Systems' Eagle Cargo and Vehicle Inspection product line uses proprietary high-energy X-ray technology to provide comprehensive and efficient detection of contraband, weapons, narcotics and other potential threat items in a wide range of containers and vehicles.
Rapiscan System's Secure 1000 personnel screening system is designed to help screeners detect potential threat objects concealed on passengers.
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