"The addition of S&IS's market-leading capabilities positions ManTech as a major integrated security provider, allowing us to offer comprehensive solutions for the full range of security threats - from physical through cyber. We see a solid pipeline of opportunities to provide full-scope security services to new and current ManTech customers" said ManTech Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George J. Pedersen.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced a key milestone in the Department's efforts to develop a robust small business preparedness plan - soliciting public comment on a private sector readiness certification program specifically tailored to the needs of small businesses.
The improved CROSSTECH footwear fabric from W.L. Gore & Associates now meets both NFPA 1971 (2005 edition) and NFPA 1992 (2007 edition) certifications. CROSSTECH provides outstanding protection against liquids and the common chemicals specified in NFPA 1971, and also protects against the more aggressive chemicals, such as 98 percent sulphuric acid, required for NFPA 1992 certification.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has announced the first eight contract awards under an initiative to help modernize and improve the nation's infrastructure for producing medical countermeasures that protect against natural and man-made biological threats.
Leveraging proven technologies utilized by hundreds of government agencies and companies worldwide, this enhanced partnership delivers a comprehensive, one-stop solution for uninterrupted communication. The combination of PlantCML's advanced emergency notification capabilities and Onset's Priority Blackberry messaging allows clients to further expand and ensure their communication reach.
The three day forum, hosted by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in Baltimore, brought together leaders from the emergency management and disability communities to discuss strategies to integrate the entire community into planning for emergencies.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced the availability of approximately $98 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for advanced technology (AT) X-ray units and inline baggage screening systems - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ongoing efforts to strengthen airport security.
Idaho Technology Inc. has launched the new RAZOR Simulant Training Kit (SIM 10), which provides functional training for RAZOR EX and RAZOR operators. The SIM 10 allows trainees to practice sample collection and preparation, pouch loading, and operating the RAZOR EX or RAZOR BioDetection instrument including data analysis.
by Christopher Wrenn, Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, Environics USA -
This is the second of a four-part series on Chemical Detection and Decontamination for Multiple Applications. Not all Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) detection products are created equal. Traditionally, CWA detectors could only detect chemicals above the alarm threshold level. Now there is an alternative to the expensive larger models that can not only detect chemicals below the alarm threshold but can also act as a "sniffer" to locate the origin of the agent and provide classifications of the chemicals.
The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has been selected by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) to be the sole education provider to its members. The new agreement provides AUSA's more than 100,000 members access to all 130 of UMUCs degree and certificate programs.
