Passport Systems, Inc. Awarded $1 Million Contract From Department of Homeland Security For Phase I of the Intelligent Radiation Sensor Systems Program


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Passport Systems, Inc. Awarded $1 Million Contract From Department of Homeland Security For Phase I of the Intelligent Radiation Sensor Systems Program NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 1, 2009—Passport Systems, Inc. has received a $1 million Phase I award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Under the Intelligent Radiation Sensor Systems (IRSS) Program, Passport is to develop and prototype a wireless network combining commercially available radiation detection devices with its advanced nuclear and radiological data analysis, fusion and decision algorithms The goal of the IRSS ATD is to demonstrate the ability of a networked system of detectors to optimize the detection, localization, and identification of radiological threats including special nuclear materials and certain medical and industrial isotopes. The initial contract consists of a $1 million preliminary design phase which may be followed by three optional phases to be exercised at the Government’s discretion. If all options are exercised by the Government, the contract value has the potential to increase to $3.97 million culminating in an Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD). Robert J. Ledoux, President of Passport Systems stated “Passport Systems is excited about the opportunity to leverage its radiological and explosives detection expertise in land, air and sea cargo for use in a broader range of detection applications and looks forward to working with the Department of Homeland Security on the IRSS Program”. About Passport Systems Passport Systems is developing next generation scanner solutions to be deployed at air and sea ports, border crossings and other key points in the global supply chain to non-intrusively and accurately inspect cargo without impeding the flow of commerce. For further information contact: Luke Perry Sales and Marketing Passport Systems 978-263-9900 LPerry@passportsystems.com

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 1, 2009—Passport Systems, Inc. has received a $1 million Phase I award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Under the Intelligent Radiation Sensor Systems (IRSS) Program, Passport is to develop and prototype a wireless network combining commercially available radiation detection devices with its advanced nuclear and radiological data analysis, fusion and decision algorithms

The goal of the IRSS ATD is to demonstrate the ability of a networked system of detectors to optimize the detection, localization, and identification of radiological threats including special nuclear materials and certain medical and industrial isotopes.

The initial contract consists of a $1 million preliminary design phase which may be followed by three optional phases to be exercised at the Government’s discretion. If all options are exercised by the Government, the contract value has the potential to increase to $3.97 million culminating in an Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD).

Robert J. Ledoux, President of Passport Systems stated “Passport Systems is excited about the opportunity to leverage its radiological and explosives detection expertise in land, air and sea cargo for use in a broader range of detection applications and looks forward to working with the Department of Homeland Security on the IRSS Program”.

About Passport Systems
Passport Systems is developing next generation scanner solutions to be deployed at air and sea ports, border crossings and other key points in the global supply chain to non-intrusively and accurately inspect cargo without impeding the flow of commerce.

For further information contact:
Luke Perry
Sales and Marketing
Passport Systems
978-263-9900
LPerry@passportsystems.com