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.





Company/Technology

Accenture, LLP

Approved: November 04, 2011 | Expires: November 30, 2016

Accenture, LLP provides Virtual Border Management (VBM) Support Services. The Technology is a set of program management and information technology (IT) solutions methodologies designed to support the U.S. Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) Program.


Raytheon Company, and Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC

Approved: November 04, 2011 | Expires: November 30, 2016

Raytheon Company, and Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company, provide Security Equipment Integration (SEI) services. The Technology is a set of services used for the installation and integration of security equipment applications at airport and transportation facilities for the detection of explosives and other prohibited items. The services are performed in accordance with airport, local, State, and national building codes, and in compliance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) regulations and security equipment specifications and to other Federal and State specifications/regulatory requirements.


Regal Decision Systems, Inc.

Approved: November 04, 2011 | Expires: November 30, 2014

Regal Decision Systems, Inc. provides Evacuation Planning Tool. The Technology provides evacuation modeling for sports stadiums through use of a simulation model that evaluates pedestrian flow using a graphical interface which incorporates site-specific population, building specifics, and emergency management information. The Technology uses algorithms for computing the evacuation planning results in both 3D animation and statistical reports for analysis. The Technology also includes the qualified personnel who collect customer data and use the Technology to produce evacuation modeling results for a customer.


Lockheed Martin Corporation

Approved: October 17, 2011 | Expires: November 30, 2016

Lockheed Martin Corporation provides Systems Engineering and Integrated Services (SE&IS) for the Security Command/Control/Communications System (IESS/C3). The Technology is a set of methodologies and processes used to support the IESSC/C3 system. The processes pertain to services such as design, development, installation, testing, training, and maintenance.


MVT Equity LLC

Approved: September 30, 2011 | Expires: October 31, 2016

Equity LLC provides the Passive Millimeter Wave Sensor Systems. The Technology is a passive sensor system used for detecting potential threat objects present on individuals passing through an area under surveillance. The Technology also includes an operator’s manual.


iControl, Inc.

Approved: September 30, 2011 | Expires: October 31, 2016

iControl, Inc. provides the Marine Asset Tag Tracking System (MATTS). The Technology is a family of devices used for tracking and monitoring remote mobile assets. The family consists of the: iTAG, mLOCK, iCHIME, and miKEY.


Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Approved: September 27, 2011 | Expires: October 31, 2016

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation provides anti-terrorism Integrated Security Services (ISS). The Technology comprises a suite of services for assessing security needs, developing systems architecture (including infrastructure modifications), and combining the necessary sensors, communications networks, and operations center systems to provide an anti-terrorism security capability. The Technology also includes training, post-installation maintenance, and the qualified personnel who perform these services.


Summit NW Corp.

Approved: September 27, 2011 | Expires: October 31, 2016

Summit NW Corp. provides Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The Technology, Certified Cargo Screening Facilities, are secure facilities established in accordance with directives issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the screening and securing of cargo which will be transported on passenger aircraft. The Technology will include, in accordance with TSA directives, maintaining a security plan that limits access to secure cargo screening areas, training and vetting employees in accordance with TSA guidance, adherence to all TSA-specified chain of custody rules for this cargo, and use of TSA-approved methods and/or equipment for the screening of cargo. The Technology includes only those locations in possession of current TSA certifications for cargo screening facilities.


L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.

Approved: September 27, 2011 | Expires: October 31, 2016

L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. provides Security X-Ray Inspection and Screening Systems. The Technology is security X-ray inspection and screening system which detects threat objects, to include explosives, weapons, narcotics, and other contraband in baggage and packages. The Technology also includes the training, installation, maintenance, customer service and support, and technical documents associated with the Technology.


Bluebird Express, LLC

Approved: September 26, 2011 | Expires: October 31, 2016

Bluebird Express, LLC, provides Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The Technology, Certified Cargo Screening Facilities, are secure facilities established in accordance with directives issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the screening and securing of cargo which will be transported on passenger aircraft. The Technology includes, in accordance with TSA directives, maintaining a security plan that limits access to secure cargo screening areas, training and vetting employees in accordance with TSA guidance, and adherence to all TSA-specified chain of custody rules for this cargo, and use of TSA-approved methods and/or equipment for the screening of cargo. The Technology is limited to only those locations in possession of current TSA certifications for cargo screening facilities.