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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OSI Systems Inc. and Rapiscan Systems, Inc. Approved: June 07, 2011 \| Expires: June 30, 2016 OSI Systems Inc. and Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides Rapiscan Conventional X-ray Systems. The Technology consists of units in the 500 and 600 Model Lines (515, 520B, 522B, 618XR, 620DV, 620XR, 622XR, 624XR, 626XR, 627DV, 627XR, 628DV, 628XR, 632DV, 632XR, 636SV, 638DV, and 638XR). The non intrusive systems use ionizing radiation, software, and hardware to produce density based images for the operator in which shapes and material types are outlined and is designed to be effective against incendiary weapons or explosive devices. The Technology also includes operation and maintenance training, system installation and integration, preventative maintenance, warranty services, manuals, image interpretation aids, peripherals, and upgrades.
Ameristar Fence Products, Inc. Approved: June 07, 2011 \| Expires: June 30, 2016 Ameristar Fence Products, Inc. provides the Stalwart Anti-Ram Passive Cable Barrier. The Technology is a passive vehicle barrier intended to create safe stand-off distance around protected areas or facilities. The Technology is applicable to Government and commercial facilities. The Technology also includes Guidance with atypical site conditions; guidance with the selection of a specific Ameristar Stalwart cable barrier system variant that meets the customer’s penetration resistance and stand-off distance requirements; and recommendations of experienced installers.
Pitney Bowes, Inc. Approved: June 07, 2011 \| Expires: July 31, 2016 Pitney Bowes, Inc. provides Biohazard Isolation and Screening System (BISS). The Technology is a mail isolation system used to screen parcels for biological agents. The BISS is used to take air samples from mail that has been placed inside an isolation bag. The collected sample can be used with a biological test kit or sent to a lab for evaluation. The Technology includes impermeable plastic bags, collection tubes, air pump, sealed filter cassette, and tags. Optionally available are integration with a biohazard testing kit (GeneXpert) and commercial off-the-shelf mail agitation system.
Africa 2000, Incorporated Approved: June 03, 2011 \| Expires: July 31, 2016 Africa 2000, Incorporated, 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.
Universal Protection Service Approved: June 03, 2011 \| Expires: January 31, 2015 Universal Protection Service provides Security and Guard Services. The Technology is physical security services for commercial buildings designed to deter, prevent, detect, alert, and respond to a variety of security threats. The Technology also includes unarmed security officers, fire/life safety, security assessments, security training, and emergency preparedness services and the recruitment, vetting, hiring, and training of its Personnel which perform these services.
Satellite Air-Land Motor Service, Inc. Approved: June 03, 2011 \| Expires: June 30, 2016 Satellite Air-Land Motor Service, Inc., Inc. 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, 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.
A. A. Rayner & Company, Ltd. Approved: May 31, 2011 \| Expires: June 30, 2016 A. A. Rayner & Company, Ltd. (d/b/a A. A. Rayner & Sons), Inc. 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, 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.
Smiths Detection Inc. Approved: May 19, 2011 \| Expires: June 30, 2016 Smiths Detection Inc. provides the Protect System. The Technology is an early warning, crisis management system designed to operate in various settings such as subways, transportation terminals, and buildings. The Technology also includes selection criteria for various commercial-off-the-shelf devices, command and control hardware and software, and integration capabilities with existing infrastructure.
DisastersNet, Inc. Approved: May 13, 2011 \| Expires: May 31, 2016 DisastersNet, Inc. provides the Disaster Incident Management System (DIMSTM). The Technology is a Web and/or server-based incident management system that uses a proprietary methodology for conducting training exercises and managing incidents. The Technology also includes help-desk services; training services; optional hosting, on-site installation, and off-site data backup services; and the customization of multi-media exercise scenarios.
Priority 5 Holdings, Inc. Approved: May 04, 2011 \| Expires: May 31, 2016 Priority 5 Holdings, Inc. provides Touch Assisted Command and Control System (TACCS). The Technology is a software suite that fuses disparate data sources, the output of various software tools, and the results of one or more simulations as layers over imagery the end-user independently obtained. The Technology also includes customization and installation services, and support per the maintenance agreement.