Developmental Testing & Evaluation (DT&E) Designations

Developmental Testing & Evaluation (DT&E) Designation provides protection during further testing or trial deployment of a technology to collect additional efficacy data necessary for a full Designation. DT&E Designation provides liability protections similar to a full Designation but with certain limitations and constraints and has a limited term for testing or evaluating the technology (presumptively not longer than 36 months). SAFETY Act liability protections associated with DT&E Designations will apply only to acts that occur during the period set forth in the particular DT&E Designation.

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American Science and Engineering, Inc. Approved: February 26, 2015 \| Expires: March 31, 2018 American Science and Engineering, Inc. provides SmartCheck™ Advanced Personnel Screening (“APS”) System (the “Technology”). The Technology is designed to safely and quickly detect threats and contraband hidden under a person’s clothing using non-intrusive backscatter X-ray technology. The Technology contains an Automated Threat Recognition algorithm to automatically detect both metallic and non-metallic weapons, such as handguns and knives, as well as explosives, drugs, and other contraband. The Technology includes installation, training, warranty and maintenance services that may be included in the sale of the Technology or as a stand-alone service offering.
U.S. Security Associates, Inc. Approved: February 20, 2015 \| Expires: February 28, 2018 U.S. Security Associates, Inc. and its parent company, U.S. Security Associates Holdings, Inc. provide Shopping Center Security Services (the “Technology”). The Technology is the provision of security officers, who may be armed with Oleoresin Capsicum spray, who provide physical security services such as: access control, security patrols, incident reporting, and disaster and emergency response services. The Technology applies to the Applicant’s deployments at shopping malls where officers have received anti-terrorism training.
Tailored Solutions & Consulting, Inc. Approved: December 19, 2014 \| Expires: January 31, 2018 Tailored Solutions & Consulting (dba “TSC Advantage”) provides the Threat Vector Manager™ (the “Technology”). The Technology is a methodology used for assessing and examining holistic cyber security risk. The deliverable produced through the execution of the Technology is called the Enterprise Security Assessment (“ESA”). The ESA examines an organization’s security maturity, resiliency, the effectiveness of existing security investments, and security preparedness within six categories.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Approved: September 30, 2014 \| Expires: October 31, 2017 Bayer MaterialScience (“BMS”) LLC provides School Building Security Assessment and Retrofit (the “Technology”). The Technology is a set of services designed to improve the security of K-12 school facilities. The Technology consists of the BMS design and integration services to install security systems using both BMS and third-party commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and services.
Howe & Howe Technologies, Inc. Approved: June 30, 2014 \| Expires: July 31, 2017 Howe & Howe Technologies, Inc. provides RS1-RBS1 Robotic Ballistic Shield (“SWAT BOT” or the “Technology”). The Technology is a mid-sized robot designed for Special Weapons and Tactics/Special Emergency Response Team operations.
Decision Sciences International Corporation Approved: April 18, 2014 \| Expires: May 31, 2017 Decision Sciences International Corporation provides the Multi-Mode Passive Detection System (“MMPDS” or the “Technology”). The Technology is a passive detection system for cargo and vehicle inspection that combines latent gamma ray detection technology and muon tomography. The Technology also includes the main apparatus, the software used to control the detectors and produce the three-dimensional image, the technical manuals, and training.
Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: February 10, 2014 \| Expires: July 31, 2015 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the Bio-Seeq® PLUS PCR Bio-Identifier (the “Technology”). The Technology is a portable biological agent identification instrument used to screen suspicious powders for bacterial and viral biological warfare agents. The Technology uses LATE-PCR (Linear After The Exponential-Polymerase Chain Reaction) to replicate a specific genomic region from a target bacterial or viral agent and attaches a fluorophore to the newly replicated genetic material to allow for detection. The Technology can perform up to six distinct assays simultaneously. Included in the Technology are single-use assay cartridges for performing assays as well as operator training, training materials, maintenance services, technical documents and manuals, and a warranty.
Leidos, Inc. Approved: January 24, 2014 \| Expires: February 28, 2017 Leidos, Inc. provides VACIS® XPL Passenger Car Inspection System (the “Technology”). The Technology is an inspection system for scanning motorcycles, passenger cars, and buses. The Technology also includes installation, training, image analysis, and warranty and maintenance services that may be included in the sale of the Technology or as a stand-alone service offering.
Image Insight, Inc. Approved: January 10, 2014 \| Expires: February 28, 2017 Image Insight, Inc. provides GammaPix™ (the “Technology”). The Technology is software that can be installed onto computer or mobile devices such as phones and tablets for use in detecting gamma radiation. The software works with most digital cameras to identify gamma rays emitted from a radioactive source. The Technology also includes attendant manuals and support services.
XploSafe, LLC Approved: December 20, 2013 \| Expires: January 31, 2017 XploSafe, LLC provides XploSens (the “Technology”). The Technology is a screening liquid that allows first responders and emergency personnel to determine if suspicious powders contain explosives or explosive ingredients. It is a liquid-based nanoparticulate suspension in the form of inks or test strips designed to aid the rapid detection of improvised chlorate-based explosives; Sprengel explosives; strong oxidizers; peroxide -based explosives, including Triacetone Triperoxide ("TATP"), Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine ("HMTD"); hydrogen peroxide plastic explosives; and other explosive ingredients.