Certifications

For Certification, a technology must have demonstrated confidence of continued effectiveness: i.e., it will perform as intended, conform to the seller’s specifications, and is safe for use as intended. In addition to the benefits provided under Designation, Certification allows Sellers of antiterrorism technologies to assert the Government Contractor Defense that immunizes Sellers from liability for claims arising from acts of terrorism. Technologies that receive Certification will be also placed on an Approved Products List for Homeland Security. Designation is a prerequisite for Certification.




Company/Technology

Professional Security Consultants (PSC), Inc.: PSC Security Guard Services for Commercial Shopping Malls

Approved: September 17, 2008 | Expires: October 31, 2013

Professional Security Consultants (PSC), Inc. provides the PSC Security Guard Services for Commercial Shopping Malls. PSC provides unarmed security personnel and security program management for the purpose of providing enhanced protection, deterrence, and response to terrorist acts against shopping centers. The services include: the provision and duties of the unarmed security officers, security dispatchers, security supervisors, and security directors, training, emergency response, and operation of the CASE Global system and Centralized Command Center. The Technology also includes procedures for recruiting, screening, and hiring of employees.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA Codes and Standards Development Process

Approved: September 17, 2008 | Expires: October 31, 2013

The National Fire Protection Association provides the NFPA Codes and Standards Development Process (NFPA). The Technology is a means of producing standards and codes which have an association with preventing, detecting, identifying, or deterring Acts of Terrorism or limiting the damage such attacks might cause. The NFPA is accredited as a Standards Development Organization (SDO) by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Technology is developed in accordance with ANSI guidance.

Smiths Detection, Inc.: IONSCAN 400B

Approved: September 04, 2008 | Expires: October 31, 2013

Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the IONSCAN 400B. The Technology is a desktop explosive and narcotics trace detection system. Samples are collected by wiping the surface of a material or object with a swab. The swab is then analyzed by the Technology, and if a substance of interest is detected, the software triggers and alarm to alert the operator. The Technology also includes a manufacturer’s warranty, operator’s manual, and operator and technical training.

SimplexGrinnell L.P.: Security, Fire, and Life Safety Systems Integration Services

Approved: September 04, 2008 | Expires: September 30, 2013

SimplexGrinell L.P. provides Security, Fire, and Life Safety Systems Integration Services. The Technology is a set of services pertaining to several systems meant to deter, prevent, detect, alert, and respond to a variety of security and life safety threats. These systems include: fire alarm and detection systems, fire suppression systems, closed caption television (CCTV), and mass notification systems. The services include but are not limited to: project management, site survey and needs assessment, and systems integration services. Hiring and training of the personnel who perform the services, training of the customer, and all related documentation is also included in the Technology.

Vigilant Solutions, LLC: Preferred Traveler Program

Approved: July 24, 2008 | Expires: August 31, 2013

Vigilant Solutions, LLC provides the Preferred Traveler Program. The Technology is a biometrically-secure identification and access system that includes hardware and software as well as personal enrollment verification services. Depending on customer needs, it will be composed of some combination of the following: enrollment services, verification, smart card and processing, data management, checkpoint kiosks and traveler identification, and Registered Traveler support services.

Smiths Detection, Inc.: HI-SCAN 6040aTiX

Approved: July 08, 2008 | Expires: July 31, 2013

Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the HI-SCAN 6040aTiX. The Technology is an X-ray inspection and detection unit which provides automated detection capability for the inspection and screening of carry-on baggage. It can also be used to provide building access security and mail screening for important facilities where a large number of items must be screened quickly and efficiently.

The Boeing Company: Enhanced Security Flight Deck Door Technologies (ESFDD)

Approved: July 08, 2008 | Expires: August 31, 2013

The Boeing Company provides Enhanced Security Flight Deck Door Technologies (the "Technology"). The Technology is specialized flight deck doors and other features designed to protect the flight crew and certain flight critical equipment on commercial aircraft. The Technology also includes services such as design, manufacturing, installation, and retrofitting as well as training and maintenance.

American Science and Engineering, Inc. : X-Ray Inspection Systems

Approved: July 08, 2008 | Expires: March 31, 2012

American Science and Engineering, Inc. provides X-Ray Inspection Systems. The Technology is a set of devices that utilize the same core principles to inspect objects for possible terrorist threats. There are two major lines of devices: the ParcelSearch systems, which are used to scan packages and the mobile systems which, are used to scan cargo and vehicles. The Technology also includes: installation, maintenance, training, warranty, spare parts, technical documentation, and all qualified personnel.

Sealock Security Systems, Inc.: Sealock Hybrid Devices

Approved: June 12, 2008 | Expires: July 31, 2013

Sealock Security Systems, Inc. provides the Sealock Hybrid Devices. The Technology is a device that provides both the function of seal and lock for cargo containers. With the Technology in place on the cargo container’s door mechanism, any tampering with the mechanism will be noticeable upon inspection. There are three models: Single Use Sealock, Keeper Sealock, and Sealock Junior. All three are C-TPAT compliant.

L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.: eXaminer System

Approved: June 02, 2008 | Expires: June 30, 2013

L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc. provides the eXaminer System. The Technology is a system that uses a high-speed computed tomography scanner to image parcels. This makes it possible for parcels to be inspected for explosives and other hazardous materials in a continuous manner. When a potential threat is spotted, the Technology alerts the operator, and the operator for ultimate determination as to whether or not the threat is real. The Technology consists of a variety of hardware, software, and services including but not limited to several models of the detection system, image analysis system, and integration services.