PSC provides a state-of-the-art mail and parcel inspection system to screen and detect incoming threats and to provide protection for employees and facilities. The equipment combines two technologies, dual-energy transmission X-ray and Z Backscatter™ X-ray, to provide detailed images of parcel contents, and is capable of handling large suitcases and cartons.
Services offered include:
- Photo-like images for ease and speed of interpretation, and fewer opened items
- Images from each detection technology are simultaneously displayed side by side
- Dual-energy transmission X-ray detection of firearms and other metallic objects
- Exceptional image quality allows detection of fine metallic objects such as wires
- Z Backscatter X-ray reveals organic and inorganic materials such as sheet, bulk, and liquid explosives; narcotics; and non-metallic weapons
- Parcel scanning capability of up to 25 inches x 17 inches
Offered to:
All federal agencies
Performance:
99% of properly addressed and legible incoming and outgoing mail will be processed within one (1) business day of receipt.
97% of metered mail requests will be delivered to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with correct postage affixed during any 30-day reporting period.
Rate:
Per agreement
Contact:
301-594-0547; bruce.bourne@psc.hhs.gov – Mail Operations
301-651-3140; bobbisue.cline@psc.hhs.gov - HHS Mail Manager/Regional Mail