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Homeland Security

AS&E Tallies $19.4M in New Orders

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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

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American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received $19.4 million in new contracts, including a $13.1 million service and maintenance renewal order from the Defense Department to support its fleet of Z Backscatter Vans (ZBVs). Most of the ZBVs are located in "high risk areas," the company says. The company also received a $4 million order from a new African customer for multiple Z Backscatter Vans and SmartCheck personnel screening systems, including service and maintenance training, and extended warranty. Two of…

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