JCAD Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) breidt de mogelijkheid uit om opioïden, explosieven en niet-traditionele oorlogsmiddelen te detecteren en te identificeren met de momenteel gebruikte detectoren

EDGEWOOD, Md. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI), een wereldleider op het gebied van bedreigingsdetectie en veiligheidsscreeningstechnologieën, kondigde aan dat het de productie van de Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) zal starten na een onbepaalde levering / onbepaalde hoeveelheid ( IDIQ) -prijs, met een potentiële waarde van $ 90,8 miljoen over een bestelperiode van maximaal negen (9) jaar, bij het Amerikaanse ministerie van Defensie (DoD). De SLA voegt nieuwe en uitgebreide detectie- en identificatiemogelijkheden toe aan Joint Chemical Agent Detectors (JCAD), een van de grootste chemische detectieprogramma’s van de DoD in de geschiedenis.

JCAD uitgerust met een SLA (JCAD SLA) geeft de SLA-operator de mogelijkheid om zowel te testen op illegale drugs, inclusief opioïden zoals fentanyl, als explosieve verbindingen op te sporen – zonder de conventionele detectiecapaciteit voor chemische oorlogsvoering van de JCAD in gevaar te brengen.

Smiths Detection Inc. receives a $90.8M IDIQ contract to manufacture Joint Chemical Agent Detector Adapter for US Department of Defense

JCAD Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) expands capability to detect and identify opioids, explosives and non-traditional warfare agents with currently fielded detectors

EDGEWOOD, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI), a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, announced it will initiate manufacturing of the Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) following an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award, worth potentially $90.8M over a maximum nine (9) year ordering period, with the US Department of Defense (DoD). The SLA adds new and expanded detection and identification capabilities to Joint Chemical Agent Detectors (JCAD), one of the DoD’s largest chemical detection programs in history.

JCAD fitted with an SLA (JCAD SLA) gives the SLA operator the ability to both test for illicit drugs, including opioids such as fentanyl, and detect explosive compounds – without compromising the conventional chemical warfare agent detection capability of the JCAD.

Speaking about the newly developed technology, Smiths Detection Inc. President, Shan Hood, said, “The SLA leverages existing technology, extending both capabilities and the life-cycle of widely deployed detection devices. It is an example of how Smiths Detection applies innovative technology and digital applications to help customers maximize the investments they make today, while preparing for the future.”

The JCAD is based on SDI’s Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) product line of advanced, easy-to-use and lightweight threat detection devices that are hand-held or easily strapped to a belt. The LCD is a cost-effective and reliable solution that protects military personnel, police and HazMat responders by alerting operators to toxic substances and dangerous chemicals detected.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.smithsdetection.com/products/lcd-3-3/

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defense and urban security markets. Our experience and history across more than 40 years at the frontline, enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.

Our goal is simple – to provide security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends.

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