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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International Business Machines Corporation Approved: August 16, 2012 \| Expires: September 30, 2017 The IBM Corporation provides the Automated Commercial Environment ("ACE"). ACE is an integrated system of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf ("COTS") software, hardware and infrastructure merged with custom built software. ACE is designed to provide the capability to access data in the international supply chain to anticipate, identify, track, and intercept high-risk shipments.
Defense Group Inc. Approved: August 14, 2012 \| Expires: September 30, 2017 Defense Group Inc. provides the CoBRA® Software Package (the "Technology"). The Technology is a software package that provides first responders with a decision support tool for emergency response, planning, management, training, and exercises. The tools, databases, checklists, and incident reporting capabilities can facilitate the coordination of response to all hazard incidents by first responders. The Technology also includes all support materials, technical support, product updates, and optional user training.
The Boeing Company Approved: August 13, 2012 \| 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.
Lockheed Martin Corporation Approved: August 13, 2012 \| Expires: September 30, 2015 Lockheed Martin Transportation and Security Solutions provides the Next Generation Identification ("NGI") System and Services (the "Technology"). The Technology provides the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division ("CJIS") a framework for fusion of multimodal biometrics and enhancements in various identification and investigative technology. NGI delivers automated fingerprint and latent search capabilities, electronic image storage, and electronic exchange of fingerprints to law enforcement agencies and other authorized criminal justice partners.
CEIA USA, Ltd. Approved: August 10, 2012 \| Expires: September 30, 2015 CEIA USA, Ltd., an Ohio Limited Liability Company, provides the EMA-MS Bottled Liquid Scanner. The Technology is designed to detect liquid threats such as combustibles, flammables, and explosives that are concealed in bottles and similar containers. The Technology also includes installation, site acceptance testing, maintenance, and user training.
Harbor Offshore, Inc. Approved: August 03, 2012 \| Expires: August 31, 2017 Harbor Offshore, Inc., provides the Port Security Barrier (PSB) models PSB 600, PSB 5500, and PSB-T. The Technology is a seaborne barrier system that provides physical protection against high-speed boat attack. The Technology also includes site assessment, installation preplanning, system installation, and maintenance training.
High Rise Escape Systems Inc. Approved: August 01, 2012 \| Expires: August 31, 2013 High Rise Escape Systems, Inc. provides the Guardian and Responder. The Technology is an emergency evacuation system that serves as an alternate means of egress from buildings up to 999 feet tall. The Technology includes the Evacuation Suit, Controlled Decent Device, Multipurpose Portable Davit Anchoring System, and Life Box.
20/20 GeneSystems, Inc. Approved: July 23, 2012 \| Expires: August 31, 2017 20/20 GeneSystems, Inc. provides BioCheck™ Powder Screening Test Kit. The Technology is a presumptive screening assay that allows first responders and emergency personnel to determine if suspicious powders contain biological materials. The Technology also includes a Kit instruction sheet
The Boeing Company Approved: July 23, 2012 \| Expires: August 31, 2015 The Boeing Company provides the Virtual Mission Board. The Technology is a deployable multi-touch display system that enables, supports, and improves operations and training by immersing users in a virtual representation of their actual or simulated operating environment.
Areté Associates, Inc. Approved: July 11, 2012 \| Expires: August 30, 2017 Areté Associates, Inc. provides BioLert™ (also known as the Bioni™).The Technology is a real time, detect-to-warn bio-aerosol sensor utilizing proprietary algorithms that allow for the detection of pathogens and toxins of biological origin. The Technology also includes proprietary user software, operation and software manuals, and user training.