EDGEWOOD, Md., Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Medical shelters that offer protection from chemical and biological threats are being produced by Smiths Detection of Maryland for the state's National Guard.
The company said the order for the Chemical Biological Protective Shelters was issued by the U.S. Department of the Army for the National Guard and carries a value of $42 million.
"CBPS provides a highly mobile, protected environment for medical care when the threat of chemical and biological agents is present," said Bob Bohn, vice president, U.S. Sales, Smiths Detection. "It can also serve a critical function in non-combat situations, such as a natural disaster or terrorist attack response, where mobile medical services are vital."
Smiths Detection designs and makes advanced solutions to detect and identify threats, including explosives, chemical agents, bio-hazards, nuclear, radiation, narcotics, weapons and contraband.
It said the contract received for the shelters was a follow-on order from the Department of the Army but provided no other details.
