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And this one shows there is currently 200 Morpho Itemiser DX units that are being used in the private cargo industry. Units are supplied by TSA.. Units will be replaced...
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http://bit.ly/1K1g23X
And this one says 85 units will be purchased in FY15 for baggage.
http://bit.ly/1GTtpSY
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If you didn't see my last post go back one. ;)
Welp I did it again! Found the golden slides just like I did last year.
Initiative: Explosive Trace Detector Deployment
Timeframe: June 2015 - April 2016
Description: • New procurement and deployment of 1170 Next Gen ETDs.
• Top down deployment approach (CAT X to CAT IV) with Next Gen coverage for
all checkpoints
• To the extent possible, remove legacy ETDs from the field.
This is from the TSA presentation at ACC that just happened today.
PDF Link: http://bit.ly/1erZ6bl
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Bye Bye Shorties!
Your Welcome!
Not sure if this was posted before.
First Solicitation: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8b35cc3bdc0bac379fde84ec99ead1bf&tab=core&_cview=0
Solicitation: Lease & training QS-H150 and B220 (AKA we WON that one too)
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=27f5acc6c5930fc1d526cf575c52d09a&tab=core&tabmode=list&=
We are also the only one with products listed under Explosive & Narcotics Trace Detection! ;) http://www.dael.com/en/security/explosives-narcotics-trace-detection
We are only going down because we are going to go way up.... The proof is out there.
SECTION 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
This section states that nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing TSA to reduce or limit the availability of expedited screening, or limit the authority to use technologies and systems such as canines and explosive trace detection as a part of screening operations.
http://chsdemocrats.house.gov/sitedocuments/2127sxs.pdf
Morpho just opened a new research facility down the street. Not a coincidence....
A - They know they are screwed and doing everything they can to get back on top.
B - They are going to buy us out and move everyone 17 miles down the street.
http://www.safran-usa.com/media/20150417_morpho-detection-opens-new-us-rd-and-manufacturing-center-advanced-detection-solutions
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Wilmington,+MA/Andover,+MA/@42.605679,-71.1828389,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e3744a767cc041:0xf9d1dd57bf2f94bf!2m2!1d-71.1724467!2d42.5481714!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e308597f9a4cf5:0x28f59c5c00d57256!2m2!1d-71.1367953!2d42.6583356!5i1
I don't see any job openings at the new place....
I said $250,000 because I knew it was in euros. Yes right now €250,000 would actually equal $264,425.00.. But by the time they are actually paid I am sure the dollar will be even closer if not stronger then the euro. Did you really think the euro was twice as strong?!! This is why the opinions some of you have are worthless. Post facts or relevant information. Not what you "think" is correct.
Might be another $250,000 order for us... http://www.advertiser.ie/mayo/article/77047/new-security-equipment-for-knock-airport
Awarded another patent on April 14, 2015. They filed it back in 2013, but that is just how long that process takes! http://www.freepatentsonline.com/9006678.pdf
Smith looks to be in panic mode when it comes to ETD sales! http://arabianindustry.com/aviation/interviews/2015/apr/1/rolling-on-smiths-detection-interview-4996368/#.VR70Zrr0VTo
The top of that Navy doc says 2014. Can't believe now many errors government personnel produce.
ETD on TSA Blog and Twitter. The SP is only going down because the shorties know it is about to go way way up.
https://twitter.com/TSABlogTeam/status/582643054558986240/photo/1
http://blog.tsa.gov/2010/02/explosive-trace-detection-usage.html
Just noticed the tweet was done yesterday and it is linked to a 2010 blog. I guess they are just trying to show people this is still a really serious issue.
Popular Mechanics now covering ETD tech.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/g1308/6-better-ways-to-keep-airports-safe/
This ACSTL was updated on 3/17/15. According to the very bottom come 12/1/15 their will only be two in the qualified section.
http://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf/Intermodal/nonssi_acstl_94_031715_final.pdf
Overview of budget..
http://1.usa.gov/1FLH79t
TSA Budget Full Transcript
http://bit.ly/1BEXGNR
ImplantSciCorp: Visit us at booth 3090 @PTEParis - come see a live demo of the only non-rad #ETD certified by ECAC for cargo! $IMSC #airportsecurity
Visit us at booth 3090 @PTEParis - come see a live demo of the only non-rad #ETD certified by ECAC for cargo! $IMSC #airportsecurity
— Implant Sciences (@ImplantSciCorp) March 5, 2015
They are talking about licensing the products not a buyout our sale. Licensing their IP and machines will be more money off royalties then sales will every produce.
Why does everybody think that production and everything has stopped while this protest is going on. This is a protest.... When a protest is done against any business it's not like the business stops operating, unless they're ordered to by a legal judgment. I bet production for this order has been ongoing and this contract has been moving forward as planned from day one. Why haven't we heard of new orders because they have been working to fulfill this order. And those are the orders that are backlogged until the TSA order is filled.
They just posted this to a Facebook. But seems to be old.... BDS partner Implant Sciences' QS-B220 Named "Best Explosives Detection Solution" for the 2nd Consecutive Year. http://bit.ly/1AVLAnV
BDS just posted that... And it is old... Hummmm
"We were very impressed by the system's capabilities, ease-of-use, and low maintenance and consumables costs. The performance of the QS-B220 far surpasses our former ETD systems, and comes with a much lower cost of ownership!"
-Joe Jones of Air Freight Atlanta
"Discover What Others Have Learned About the QS-B220
Facility after facility continues to discover the advantages of Implant Sciences' QS-B220 explosives trace detector for their cargo screening needs. Easier to use and simpler to maintain than competing screening options, this system is rapidly becoming the "go-to" choice for air cargo security.
Contact Nav Mosey at Implant Sciences today to learn how using the QS-B220 for your cargo screening needs can help you save money while meeting security regulations.
yellow square The New Standard in Trace Detection - Implant Sciences' QS-B220
Implant Sciences' QS-B220 is the first explosives trace detection system designed specifically with the needs of the air cargo industry in mind. Added to the Qualified Products section of the ACSTL in October 2013, the QS-B220 provides many advantages over older designs:"
http://www.aircargopedia.com/implantsciences.htm
It's pretty clear by this post that they are selling and just not saying anything. http://www.publictenders.net/node/2930011
"Description
One explosive trace detection device which meets the ECAC standard for ETD systems for both cargo and passenger screening. Designed for operational use in an aviation check-point scenario - the Implant Sciences Corporation QS-B220. Please see attached
document for full description."
There are those that walk the walk and those that talk the talk. If your walking there isn't time for talking...
TSA is going to be buying double the amount they thought they were. Investigation reveals serious gaps in airport security....
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/travel/2015/02/03/ac-pkg-griffin-airport-security-gaps-exposed.cnn.html
(CNN)F-16 fighter jets escorted two passenger planes into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after a bomb threat made on Twitter was deemed credible, according to military officials.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/24/us/atlanta-bomb-threat/index.html?sr=fb012425BombThreat430pStoryLink
Clearly this was going on for sometime. 40K in lawyer fees alone. Things should move right along now.
We are in the right place that is for sure!
A homemade avalanche control charge was discovered in a carry-on bag at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). FBI responded and arrested the passenger.
A traveler at Gerald R. Ford International Airport-Grand Rapids (GRR) had a tube in his carry-on bag containing 500 grains of black powder.
Other dangerous items discovered last year include: a fireworks making kit, fireworks, black powder pellets, live flash bang grenades, propane, a flare gun, seal deterrent, M-1000 fireworks, over 700 stun guns and live smoke grenades.
It keeps going up every year. I like most on this board have been with this roller coaster of a company for a few years. Good things come to those that wait. If you are just finding out about Implant Sciences Corp, FYI you have found the needle in the haystack!
Anticipated Schedule for Window 1 of Track 1 (Desktop) and Track 2 (Illicit Drugs Handheld)
Pre-Award SSI Vetting:
3 weeks from receiving all information
QPD Evaluation:
4 weeks from receiving complete QDP submission
Execution of Bailment Agreement:
1 week from QDP approval
QT&E:
60 calendar days from executed bailment, receipt of systems, and completion of training *
OT&E:
60 calendar days following successful QT&E, receipt of systems, and completion of training*
System on QPL:
120 calendar days from successful OT&E
*Bidder should anticipate preparation for QT&E to take about 15 calendar days *Bidder should anticipate preparation for OT&E to take about 30 calendar days
Going to be a while until anyone else is on our list. :)
TSA-specific Buy American Act requirements: "The TSA is subject to both the Buy American Act and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- May only procure items that are domestic end products or designated WTO GPA country end products (as defined in FAR 25.003)."
Slide 28
The Industry Day slides are up and available! https://www.fbo.gov/?tab=documents&tabmode=form&subtab=core&tabid=57ac0ac50d3b838c7523df22729e1d6e
You all do know MAS is the board moderator for ASTC. Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) has completed the sale of substantially all of the properties and assets related to or used in its Astrotech Space Operations business unit to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation for $61 million. This transformative transaction is an important step in the Company’s strategic evolution that allows us to maximize the value of our remaining operations, assets, and intellectual property.
Funny how you go to their page and The MMS-1000 is there. "a true desktop MS/MS enabled ion trap mass spectrometer"
There is also a Handheld.. http://www.1stdetect.com/HHMS.php
I wonder if we locked in this Tender for the Union of French Airports and that is why the stock jumped at the end. There are two lots available. One for desktops and one for handhelds. Desktop budget is between $2,427,012.50 - $4,180,500.00. USD. The handheld budget is between $104,512.50 - $348,375.00 USD. That was the conversion to USD as of today.
http://www.tendertiger.com/viewtenderdetail.aspx?SrNo=14690352&tendertype=9d09819bf4266dce2eviL&Year=2014&Providing%20of%20Explosives%20detection%20system.%20%20Acquisition%20and%20maintenance%20of%20explosives%20trace%20detection%20systems.
This is the translation of the PDF. In the PDF the figures are still in Euro.
24.12.2014 negotiated S248
• I.
• II.
Member states - Service contract - Contract notice - Procedure
• III.
• IV.
• VI.
France-Paris: Explosives Detection System 2014 / S 248-440019
Contract notice - utilities Supplies
Directive 2004/17 / EC
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name, addresses and contact point (s) of contact
UAF (Union of French Airports)
28 rue Desaix
Item (s) Contact: Command Group Attn: General Secretariat
75015 Paris
FRANCE
Phone: +33 140659868
E-mail: secretariat@uaf.aeroport.fr
Fax: +33 147341607
Address (es):
General address of the contracting entity: http://www.aeroport.fr
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.e-marchespublics.fr
Electronic access to information: http://ted.europa.eu
Submission of tenders and requests to participate electronically: http: //www.e- marchespublics.fr
Address from which further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point
Address from which Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point
Address to which tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point
I.2) Main activity
airport operations
I.3) Contract award on behalf of other contracting entities The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes
Grouping controls 28 rue Desaix
75015 Paris
FRANCE
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1) Description
II.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:
Negotiated contract for the acquisition and maintenance of explosives trace detection systems.
II.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Regional Airports in France Métropoloitaine and overseas territories.
NUTS EN, FR Code
II.1.3) Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4) Information on framework agreement Framework agreement with a single operator
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in months: 12
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 2,090,000 and 6,300,000 euros
II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase / acquisition: airports group command on the basis of Article 8 of the Code of markets
public for the purchase, delivery, installation and maintenance of explosives trace detection equipment as part of the security screening of airline passengers.
The coordinator of the command group is: SA Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Gateway Building
CS 90103
31703 Blagnac Cedex.
II.1.6) CPV (common procurement vocabulary) 38546000
II.1.7) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8) Information about lots
Division into lots: yes
You can bid for one or more lots
II.1.9) Variants
Variants will be accepted: yes
II.2) Quantity or scope of the contract II.2.1) Total quantity or scope:
The market is to enable airports to equip French members of the group commands explosive trace detection techniques (SED) as part of the security screening of passengers and cabin baggage under Regulation (Ue ) No.185 / 2010 of the Commission of 4 March 2010 changed.
II.2.2) Information about options Options: no
II.2.3) Renewal
This contract is subject to renewal: yes Number of possible renewals: 4
II.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 12 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: explosives trace detection equipment, fixed position without radioactive source
1) Short description:
The explosive trace detection equipment must be able to collect and analyze trace particles or vapor on contaminated surfaces or contents of baggage or other containers and an alarm signal indicating the presence of explosives.
2) CPV (common procurement vocabulary) 38546000
3) Quantity or scope:
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 2,000,000 and € 6,000,000
4) duration of contract or starting / completion
Duration in months: 12 (from the award of the contract)
5) Additional information about lots:
The framework agreements are concluded with no minimum commitment order, in quantity or
value.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Trace Detection Devices portable explosives without radioactive source
1) Short description:
Explosive trace detection equipment must be able to collect and analyze traces
particles or vapor on contaminated surfaces or contents of baggage or other containers and an alarm signal indicating the presence of explosives.
2) CPV (common procurement vocabulary) 38546000
3) Quantity or scope:
Estimated value excluding VAT
Range: between 90 000 and 300 000 EUR
4) duration of contract or starting / completion
Duration in months: 12 (from the award of the contract)
5) Additional information about lots:
The framework agreements are concluded with no minimum commitment order, in quantity or
value.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.2) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and / or reference to the relevant provisions:
Each member of the group will command his case the payment of goods and maintenance services in respect of it and settle in the prescribed deadlines in its legal quality.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the grouping of economic operators to market:
Joint and several liability.
III.1.4) Other particular conditions:
III.2) Conditions for participation
III.2.1) Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrollment in the commercial register or profession
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: DC Form 1; DC 2 form, together with the documents which are requested therein (documents available on www.economie.gouv.fr) Certificates of professional insurance valid.
III.2.2) Economic and financial capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Statement on overall turnover; statement of the average annual manpower of the candidate; list of supplies and services covered market made over the past 3 years, including the amount, date and public or private recipient.
III.2.3) Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Certificates attesting the compliance of the materials with legal and regulatory requirements of airport security. If candidates do not have access to such certificates within the deadlines set for the submission of their application, it must specify in their applications. Your attention is drawn to the fact that these certificates must be held at the submission of tenders.
III.2.4) Information about reserved contracts
III.3) Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1) Information about the profession
III.3.2) Staff responsible for the execution of the service Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Type of procedure
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
negotiated
Candidates have already been selected (if appropriate, under certain types of negotiated procedures): no
IV.2) Award criteria
IV.2.1) Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to confirm interest or in the invitation to tender or to negotiate
IV.2.2) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3) Administrative information
IV.3.1) File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
IV.3.2) Previous publication (s) Previous publication (s) concerning the same contract no
IV.3.3) Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents IV.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
16.01.2015 - 16:00
IV.3.5) Language (s) can be used (s) in which tenders or requests to French participation.
IV.3.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender in days: 120 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.3.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Renewal
VI.2) Information about European Union funds
Contract related to a project and / or program financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3) Additional information:
The Framework Agreement will be implemented by issuing successive commands without obligation
Minimum order in quantity or value.
Interested companies are invited to submit an application under the
first phase of this negotiated procedure. The specifications will be sent after receipt of applications to selected candidates for the submission of a tender. If appropriate, the selection of candidates will be made on the basis of their technical ability, professional and financial.
Applications must be:
- Sent in a sealed envelope by registered mail with return receipt
- Or delivered against receipt
the General Secretariat of the UAF
28 rue Desaix - 75015 Paris
Office opening hours to the public: 8:30 to 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Be transmitted so cloud on the buyer profile e-marchespublics.com; Date of dispatch of this notice in the OJEU and BOAMP: 19/12/2014.
VI.4) Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1) Body responsible for Paris Administrative appeal procedures
7 rue de Jouy
75181 Paris
Phone: +33 144594400
Internet address: http://paris.tribunal-administratif.fr/
VI.4.2) Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3) Service from which information can be obtained on the lodging of appeals
Registry of the Paris Administrative Court
7 rue de Jouy
75181 Paris
Phone: +33 144594400
Internet address: http://paris.tribunal-administratif.fr/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
12/19/2014
Buff your opinion is not even worth two cents. Have fun making some more BS up. You clearly follow a trend. When it is starting to lean in IMSC's favor you get negative. You are a waste of good server space. BLOCKEDDD
Here it is folks just like I said. http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/us/airport-security-aqap/index.html?sr=fb011415airportsecurity8aVODtopVideo
They also talked about DHS increasing security all fed building etc.. I think this meeting Thursday will give them the go ahead to order from our boys!
CNN Anderson Cooper just had a clip on TSA stepping up security and adding additional swabs. I think it is clear TSA told IMSC to lay low and not talk. We want to catch them not let them know what we have.
DHS Explosive Trace Detection Strategic Sourcing Ordering Vehicle (ETD-3)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Strategic Sourcing and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding an Industry Day / Webinar regarding the DHS Explosive Trace Detection Strategic Sourcing Ordering Vehicle (ETD-3).
Description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Strategic Sourcing and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will host an Industry Day and simultaneous Webinar regarding the DHS Explosive Trace Detection Strategic Sourcing Ordering Vehicle (ETD-3). The next Explosives Trace Detector (ETD) ordering vehicle is to be a DHS Strategic Sourcing Qualified Products List (QPL) that will allow for DHS components to purchase trace detection technology such as desktop ETDs and narcotics/explosive portable trace detectors. The intent of this industry day is to present the acquisition strategy for the ETD-3 ordering vehicle, answer questions regarding the strategy, and enhance DHS’ insight into industry's capabilities.
Date and Location
Thursday, January 15, 2015 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm.
601 12th Street South Arlington VA, 20598
In-Person Attendees’ Instructions
Due to space limitations, approval for attendance will be on a first come first serve basis and vendors will be limited to no more than three (3) personnel per company. Additional personnel will be denied access due to TSA’s visitor access policy.
In-person attendees shall RSVP by submitting, via a single point of contact, a list containing a maximum of three (3) personnel per company. The list shall include each attendee’s first and last name, company name, position, E-mail address, and telephone number using the format below.
Once the RSVP is received, instructions on the specific room location and check-in procedures will be provided via email to attendees who have registered.
Webinar Attendees’ Instructions
For those individuals that cannot attend the Industry Day in person, the TSA will simultaneously broadcast the Industry Day via a webinar. There is no limitation to the number of people that can view the Webinar, but registration for each individual is required.
TSA_ETD3_Industry_Day_2015
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?????First Name
????Company Name
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?????Contact Email
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Webinar attendees shall RSVP by submitting, via a single point of contact, a list containing each attendee’s first and last name, company name, position, E-mail address, and telephone number using the format below.
Once the RSVP is received, instructions on how to access the Webinar will be sent via e-mail to attendees who have registered. Webinar access instructions will only be provided to those individuals that submitted a written request as described for above.
Other Information
Small businesses are encouraged to attend.
Any information made available at the Industry Day and Webinar (e.g. Presentation, Questions/Answers, etc.) will be posted with the future anticipated Qualified Products List (QPL) announcement.
Participation in this Industry Day / Webinar IS NOT mandatory to respond to the ETD QPL.
Attendees must submit their RSVPs to Ms. Sophia Woodward (Sophia.Woodward@tsa.dhs.gov) AND Ms. Robyn Peters (Robyn.Peters@tsa.dhs.gov) via email no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 12, 2015.
TSA_ETD3_Industry_Day_2015
???The following individuals plan to attend the Webinar:
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???Position
???Contact Email
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https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=008b00ca217c7618dca59b71ed2dfba7&tab=core&_cview=0
You can tell who the optimistic people and pessimistic people are on this board.