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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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.
BlastGard® International, Inc. Approved: September 13, 2011 \| Expires: October 31, 2016 BlastGard® International, Inc. provides BlastWrap®. The Technology can be deployed to mitigate (i.e., contain) the effects of an explosion or as a protective layer to absorb energy and possibly protect assets from damage caused by an external explosion.
Raytheon Company and Raytheon UTD Inc. Approved: September 13, 2011 \| Expires: October 31, 2014 Raytheon Company and Raytheon UTD Inc. provide the Controlled Impact Rescue Tool. The Technology is a hand-held excavation tool for emergency rescue in urban environments.
Lockheed Martin Corporation Approved: August 30, 2011 \| Expires: September 30, 2016 Lockheed Martin Corporation provides Biological Aerosol Warning System (BAWS). The Technology is a networked array of single-point sensor nodes that can alert a user to the presence of biological particulates. The Technology also includes: operational and maintenance training; and systems engineering and integration services for the design, development, and deployment of the Technology.