Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.

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AdVnT Biotechnologies, LLC Approved: March 21, 2014 \| Expires: April 30, 2019 AdVnT Biotechnologies, LLC provides Biowarfare Screening Assays (the “Technology”). The Technology is a group of assay based devices used to screen for a select group of biothreat agents.
VMD-MT Security, LLC Approved: February 27, 2014 \| Expires: March 31, 2019 VMD-MT Security, LLC provides Screening Partnership Program Services a/k/a Passenger and Baggage Security Screening Services (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of the provision of trained and skilled personnel to operate screening equipment, conduct pre-board passenger screening, and carry-on and checked luggage and accessible property screening to prevent prohibited items from entering the sterile area of an airport.
ABM Security Services, Inc., ABM Industries Incorporated, and ABM Facility Services Company Approved: February 24, 2014 \| Expires: March 31, 2019 ABM Security Services, Inc., ABM Industries Incorporated, and ABM Facility Services Company provide Security Guard Services (the “Technology”). The Technology includes armed and unarmed guards for physical protection of customers’ facilities, personnel and visitors, property, and information at commercial and Government sites throughout the United States.
The Boeing Company Approved: February 18, 2014 \| Expires: September 30, 2017 The Boeing Company provides Explosives Detection Canine Services (the "Technology"). The Technology includes canine teams each composed of one canine and one handler trained to provide explosives detection services, as well as associated training and documentation.
Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: February 10, 2014 \| Expires: July 31, 2015 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the Bio-Seeq® PLUS PCR Bio-Identifier (the “Technology”). The Technology is a portable biological agent identification instrument used to screen suspicious powders for bacterial and viral biological warfare agents. The Technology uses LATE-PCR (Linear After The Exponential-Polymerase Chain Reaction) to replicate a specific genomic region from a target bacterial or viral agent and attaches a fluorophore to the newly replicated genetic material to allow for detection. The Technology can perform up to six distinct assays simultaneously. Included in the Technology are single-use assay cartridges for performing assays as well as operator training, training materials, maintenance services, technical documents and manuals, and a warranty.
Analogic Corporation Approved: February 07, 2014 \| Expires: February 28, 2019 Analogic Corporation provides the Carry-On Baggage Real-Time Assessment (“COBRA™”) Model Number AN6980 (the “Technology”). The Technology is an X-ray based detection system for the screening of carry-on items. The Technology also includes all technical manuals, warranty and maintenance services, site surveys, installation and on-site support, and training services.
Sentina Inc. Approved: January 31, 2014 \| Expires: February 28, 2019 Sentina Inc. provides the Sentina Freight Glove (the “Technology”). The Technology is a reusable cargo covering designed to prevent tampering during shipping. When fully enclosed, the Technology is a water and air tight covering for cargo and offers several layers of tamper evidence. The Technology also includes instruction manuals and warranty services.
American Chemistry Council, Inc. (“ACC”) Approved: January 29, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2019 The American Chemistry Council, Inc. (“ACC”) provides The Responsible Care® Security Code (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of a security management system encompassing 13 management practices. The Technology enhances the ability of ACC member and Partner companies to deter, detect, delay, defeat or respond to a physical or cyber attack against any form of chemical operation, whether at a fixed facility or during transportation.
Ryder System, Inc. and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. Approved: January 27, 2014 \| Expires: February 28, 2019 Ryder System, Inc. and Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. provide the FMS Vehicle Rental, Lease, and Sales Customer Screening Program (the “Technology”). The Technology is a business process that enables the screening against open source watch lists of customers of the Applicant’s sales, leasing, or rental vehicle business prior to engaging in a transaction together with enhanced measures such as the restriction or closing of its business during times of heightened threats.
Leidos, Inc. Approved: January 24, 2014 \| Expires: February 28, 2017 Leidos, Inc. provides VACIS® XPL Passenger Car Inspection System (the “Technology”). The Technology is an inspection system for scanning motorcycles, passenger cars, and buses. The Technology also includes installation, training, image analysis, and warranty and maintenance services that may be included in the sale of the Technology or as a stand-alone service offering.