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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Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. Approved: September 01, 2017 \| Expires: September 30, 2022 Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. (d/b/a Cascade Protection Systems) provides GuardianCoil® (the “Technology”). The Technology is a curtain system consisting primarily of a wire mesh and designed to absorb fragments in the event of an explosion. The Technology adheres to the following standards: ASTM F2912: Standard Specification for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings; ASTM F1642: Standard Test Method for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings;GSA-TS01-2003 Standard Test Method for Glazing and Window Systems Subject to Dynamic Overpressure Loadings, performance condition 3b. Installation services are not included.
Astrophysics Inc. Approved: August 03, 2017 \| Expires: August 31, 2022 Astrophysics Inc. provides Conventional X-Ray Inspection Systems (the "Technology"). The Technology is a product line of X-ray-based inspection equipment used to non-invasively screen baggage, parcels, mail, personal items, and cargo for the potential presence of threat objects or substances. The Technology uses X-ray generators and radiation detectors, together with image processing software, to provide the operator with detailed images of the item being inspected. Interpretation of the image is, however, the responsibility of the operator. The Technology also includes installation, maintenance, and operator training, as well as related manuals and training materials.
KBRwyle Technology Solutions, Inc Approved: August 03, 2017 \| Expires: July 31, 2021 KBRwyle Technology Solutions, LLC, and KBR, Inc. provide Cyber Security Services (the "Technology"). The Technology consists of a suite of consulting services intended to assess and improve a client’s cybersecurity posture and support cyber event analysis and incident management. Designation coverage extends to contracts provided to the Federal Government and in accordance with Federal Government contract specifications. Certification coverage extends to contracts provided to the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) for DoD or other Federal agency customers.
International Business Machines Corporation Approved: July 21, 2017 \| Expires: August 31, 2022 International Business Machines ("IBM") provides Global Name Management (the "Technology"). The Technology is a software solution designed to improve the accuracy of name searching, transliteration and the quality of identity verification initiatives by providing ranked search results of names based on linguistic, phonetic, and specific cultural variation patterns. The Technology also includes several ancillary services such as installation, maintenance, and training. This Designation and Certification is specific to Federal government deployments.
Smiths Detection US Holdings LLC Approved: July 12, 2017 \| Expires: January 31, 2022 Smiths Detection US Holdings, LLC and Smiths Detection Inc. provide Integrated Logistics Support (“ILS”) Services (the “Technology”). The Technology is the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of an ILS program to sustain Government-certified Explosives Detection Systems (“EDS”), Multiplexing Equipment (“MUX”), and associated Uninterruptible Power Supply (“UPS”) as deployed and operated by the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”).
Staff Pro Approved: July 10, 2017 \| Expires: August 31, 2022 Staff Pro Inc., d/b/a Allied Universal Event Security, Allied Universal Holdco LLC, USAGM Acquisition, LLC, U.S. Security Holdings, Inc., and U.S. Security Associates, Inc., provides Event Security Services (the "Technology"). The Technology provides physical security, access control, and crowd management to secure sporting events, business conventions, concerts and other special events. Anti-terrorism training and quality assurance program are included with the Technology.
Insitu Group, Inc. Approved: July 10, 2017 \| Expires: July 31, 2022 The Boeing Company, Insitu, Inc., and Insitu Pacific Limited provide the X-200 Unmanned Aerial System (a.k.a., X-200 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (“UAV”) System or the ScanEagle™) (the “Technology”). The Technology is an autonomous aerial reconnaissance and surveillance system that can be deployed from land or sea. The Technology also includes deployment, sustainment, maintenance, training, and several other repair and report services.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. Approved: June 22, 2017 \| Expires: July 31, 2022 JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. provides Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (the “Technology”). The Technology includes, and provides, screeners and programmatic personnel for the screening of cargo in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) at TSA-approved Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSFs). Employees are trained and vetted in accordance with TSA directives and guidance. Also, screeners conduct screening according to TSA regulations and guidelines using TSA-approved methods and/or equipment.
VMD Systems Integrators, Inc. Approved: June 22, 2017 \| Expires: July 31, 2022 VMD Systems Integrators, Inc. provides Screening Partnership Program Services a/k/a Passenger and Baggage Security Screening Services (the “Technology”). The Technology consists of the provision of trained and skilled personnel to operate screening equipment, conduct pre-board passenger screening, and carry-on and checked luggage and accessible property screening to prevent prohibited items from entering the sterile area of an airport.
Analogic Corporation Approved: June 22, 2017 \| Expires: June 30, 2020 Analogic Corporation provides the Checkpoint CT Baggage Screening System (“ConneCT” or the “Technology”). The Technology is designed to detect explosives and other prohibited items and is used for the screening of carry-on luggage at airports or other screening checkpoints. The Technology includes all technical manuals, warranty and maintenance services, site surveys, installation and on-site support, and training services, as well as the qualifications of the personnel used to provide these services.