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SAIC upgrades give TSA a closer examination of baggage

  • By David Hubler
  • Oct 24, 2011

Science Applications International Corp. has received a $25 million order from the Transportation Security Administration that will improve baggage screening capabilities at airports.

Under the terms of the order, the contractor will upgrade TSA’s 210 Reveal Imaging CT-80 systems with next-generation Reveal CT-80DR systems, according to an Oct. 24 SAIC announcement.

The CT-80DR system features proprietary dual-energy computed tomography (CT) X-ray technology that provides enhanced detection and false alarm rate performance at an economical price, the announcement said.

The CT-80DR is based on Reveal's proven CT technology and performance and will provide the TSA with enhanced capabilities in checked baggage screening.

Reveal, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC, developed and has deployed hundreds of the smaller explosive detection systems in the United States and internationally.

SAIC Corp., of McLean, Va., ranks No. 6 on Washington Technology’s 2011 Top 100 list of the largest federal government contractors.

About the Author

David Hubler is the former print managing editor for GCN and senior editor for Washington Technology. He is freelance writer living in Annandale, Va.

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