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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Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: August 27, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2013 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides Smiths Detection Service Operations. The Technology is a set of services provided to maintain the explosive trace and X-ray scanning/screen and surveillance and sensor systems used at many venues. The Technology includes in-house services such as: management of maintenance services, spare parts, and technical support. It also includes on-site services such as: system installation, preventive maintenance, and operator training.
International Business Machines Corporation Approved: August 21, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2014 International Business Machines Corporation provides the Risk Assessment Platform (RAP). The Technology combines commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and software, proprietary software, commercial data, and associated services. This system can provide authentication and risk assessment information to the United States Government Customer for analysis and possible action regarding terrorist threats. The Technology also includes consulting, customer workshops, user education, and training.
Mercury Aviation Services, Inc. Approved: August 21, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2014 Mercury Aviation Services, 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 will include, 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 includes only those locations in possession of current TSA certifications for cargo screening facilities.
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. Approved: August 20, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2014 L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc., provides Document Authentication. The Technology comprises a suite of hardware and software products that, taken together, allow for the acquisition of information contained in personal identity documents and comparison of the information against relevant document databases. The Technology is used to aid in screening and authenticating a variety of identity documents such as might be presented to gain access to secure areas or information. Included in the Technology are software and document database upgrades as well as product-related technical documents, training materials, and manuals.
Midnite Express Approved: August 20, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2014 Midnite Express 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 will include, 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.
Direct Computer Resources, Inc. Approved: August 20, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2014 Direct Computer Resources, Inc. provides DataVantage Global. The Technology is a single, scalable, multi-tier enterprise-wide software solution that implements and supports obfuscation and sharing of sensitive, but unclassified, information including personal private information. The Technology also includes support services for developing business processes and obfuscation rules.
American Physical Security Group, LLC Approved: August 13, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2014 American Physical Security Group, LLC, provides American Anti Ram™. The Technology is a product line of active and passive perimeter vehicle barricades intended to delay unauthorized entry into protected facilities. The Technology includes beams, gates, wedge and plate barriers, and bollards as well as the related installation, operation, and maintenance manuals. All barricades included in the Technology perform to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security Standard SD-STD-02.01, Revision A (March 2003).
Takasyu Co. Ltd.:Manhole Cover Security System Approved: July 30, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2012 Takasyu Co. Ltd. provides Manhole Cover Security System. The Technology is intended to prevent unauthorized access to underground critical infrastructure by securing manholes. The manhole cover is intended to be lifted using a hydraulic jack and opening tool. A single, authorized person can rapidly (in approximately five – nine minutes) lift the manhole cover.
SAFRAN USA, Inc. and GE Homeland Protection, Inc. Approved: July 30, 2009 \| Expires: October 30, 2010 SAFRAN USA, Inc. and GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE Invision, Inc.) , provide the CTX™ explosive detection systems — the CTX 9000 DSi™, CTX 5500 DS™, CTX 2500™, CTX 9400 DSi TM, and CTX 9800 DSiTM. The Technology also includes corrective and preventive maintenance services and operator training. This Designation and Certification.
SAFRAN USA, Inc. and GE Homeland Protection, Inc. Approved: July 30, 2009 \| Expires: September 30, 2010 SAFRAN USA, Inc. and GE Homeland Protection, Inc. (f/k/a GE Invision, Inc.), provide the EntryScan3 and the EntryScan3-e which is a non-intrusive walkthrough portal that rapidly detects explosives concealed on the human body or residue contamination on the body from handling explosives. The Technology also includes training and maintenance services.