American Science and Engineering (AS & E)2009-09-16 12:43:16
American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives Service and Maintenance Contract Award for ZBVs Valued Up To $28.2 Million
$24.4 million of the contract award is funded with a remaining option of $3.8 million
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a service contract award for up to $28.2 million from the U.S. government to provide service and maintenance for Z Backscatterâ„¢ Van (ZBV) X-ray inspection systems. The U.S. government has funded $24.4 million of the contract award with a remaining option of $3.8 million. The ZBVs are deployed by the U.S. government to support counterterrorism missions.
"With this award, the U.S. government will continue to receive the highest quality technical support for their ZBVs operating in the field," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "As the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system, the ZBV provides our customers with unparalleled detection and mobility for a variety of security applications. This service and maintenance contract ensures that the ZBVs will continue to operate at peak performance for the U.S. government's critical missions in high-threat areas."
AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV)
The Most Maneuverable, Versatile Mobile X-ray Detection System on the Market
A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. The ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspection. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.
AS&E's Worldwide Service and Support
AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide. Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, AS&E's service organization has multiple headquarter facilities located throughout the world.
$24.4 million of the contract award is funded with a remaining option of $3.8 million
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a service contract award for up to $28.2 million from the U.S. government to provide service and maintenance for Z Backscatterâ„¢ Van (ZBV) X-ray inspection systems. The U.S. government has funded $24.4 million of the contract award with a remaining option of $3.8 million. The ZBVs are deployed by the U.S. government to support counterterrorism missions.
"With this award, the U.S. government will continue to receive the highest quality technical support for their ZBVs operating in the field," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "As the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system, the ZBV provides our customers with unparalleled detection and mobility for a variety of security applications. This service and maintenance contract ensures that the ZBVs will continue to operate at peak performance for the U.S. government's critical missions in high-threat areas."
AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV)
The Most Maneuverable, Versatile Mobile X-ray Detection System on the Market
A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's Z Backscatter Van is the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market. The ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspection. The system's unique "drive-by" capability allows operators to conduct X-ray imaging while the ZBV drives past suspect vehicles and objects. For personnel safety in dangerous environments, a remote console is available for operating the system in stationary mode from a distance of up to 500 meters.
AS&E's Worldwide Service and Support
AS&E's highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSEs) provide support services worldwide. Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, AS&E's service organization has multiple headquarter facilities located throughout the world.
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