[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1645-1647]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00503]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs

[OJP (NIJ) Docket No. 1704]


Contraband Detection Market Survey

AGENCY: National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Justice.

ACTION: Notice of request for information.

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SUMMARY: The NIJ is soliciting information in support of the upcoming 
National Criminal Justice Technology Research, Test, and Evaluation 
Center (NIJ RT&E Center) ``Market Survey of Contraband Detection 
Technologies.'' This market survey, which will identify commercially 
available contraband detection systems for use in corrections 
facilities, will be published by NIJ to assist purchasing agents or 
other representatives of corrections facilities in their assessment of 
relevant information prior to making purchasing decisions. Comments 
with regard to the market survey itself, including which categories of 
information are appropriate for comparison, as well as promotional 
material (e.g., slick sheets) and print-quality images in electronic 
format, are also invited.

DATES: Responses to this request will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. 
Eastern Standard Time on February 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Responses to this request may be submitted electronically in 
the body of, or as an attachment to, an email sent to 
[email protected] with the recommended subject line 
``Contraband Federal Register Response.'' Questions and responses may 
also be sent by mail (please allow additional time for processing) to 
the following address: National Criminal Justice Technology Research, 
Test and Evaluation Center, ATTN: Contraband Federal Register Response, 
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns 
Hopkins Road, Mail Stop 17-N444, Laurel, MD 20723-6099.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information on this request, please 
contact Rebecca Koslover (NIJ RT&E Center) by telephone at 443-778-1643 
or [email protected]. For more information on the NIJ RT&E 
Center, visit http://nij.gov/funding/awards/Pages/award-detail.aspx?award=2013-MU-CX-K111 and view the description, or contact 
Jack Harne (NIJ) by telephone at 202-616-2911 or at 
[email protected]. Please note that these are not toll-free 
telephone numbers.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information Sought: Information is sought 
for an upcoming ``Market Survey of Contraband Detection Technologies,'' 
which seeks to identify commercially available contraband detection 
systems for use in corrections facilities. Applicable technologies 
should be capable of detecting contraband types in one or more of the 
following categories: (1) Weapons; (2) drug paraphernalia; (3) cell 
phones (or other mobile devices); and (4) forms of currency (e.g., 
money, stamps, etc.). In addition to these categories of contraband 
types, NIJ seeks to identify systems capable of detecting contraband 
under the following conditions: (1) Person-borne; (2) vehicle-borne; 
and (3) environmental.
    The person-borne category seeks to identify technology that is 
capable of detecting contraband concealed either on a person, or within 
body cavities. The vehicle-borne category seeks to identify technology 
that is capable of detecting contraband concealed in vehicles (e.g., 
passenger cars, delivery trucks, etc.) entering and leaving 
correctional facilities. Lastly, the environmental category seeks to 
identify technology that is capable of detecting contraband concealed 
in the environment (e.g., walls, furniture, etc.).
    Usage: This market survey will be published by NIJ to assist 
corrections agencies in their assessment of relevant information prior 
to making purchasing decisions.

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    Information Categories: Comments are invited with regard to the 
market survey, including which categories of information are 
appropriate for comparison, as well as promotional material (e.g., 
slick sheet) and print-quality photographs of the technology. At a 
minimum, the Center intends to include the following categories of 
information for each Contraband Detection technology that may be of use 
in corrections facilities:

1. Vendor Information

a. Name
b. Address and phone number of corporate office
c. Web site
d. Years your company has been in business
e. Number and types of customers (e.g., state, local, or federal 
corrections)
f. Location where technology is manufactured, assembled, or 
refurbished

2. Product Information--Person-Borne Contraband Detection

a. Name and model number
b. Primary purpose of product
c. Physical dimensions (height x width x depth, in inches) of device
d. Operational dimensions (i.e., limitations to the detection area)
e. Weight (in pounds and ounces) of device
f. Portability (e.g., fixed, portable, or handheld)
g. Intended environment (e.g., indoor use only? Indoor/outdoor use?)
h. Operating conditions or limitations (e.g., temperature, humidity, 
etc.)
i. Ability of the system/device to detect metal objects
    i. Types of metals that are detected by the system
    ii. Types of metals that are not detected by the system
j. Ability of the system/device to detect non-metal objects
    i. Types of non-metal materials that can be detected by the 
system/device (e.g., liquids, gels, plastic, wood, ceramic, powder, 
paper, currency, etc.)
k. Ability of the system/device to detect objects concealed within a 
body cavity
    i. Types of body cavities that are covered by the system/device
l. Ability of the system/device to detect other types of contraband 
and related material not specifically listed here (i.e., potential 
next generation contraband detection)
m. Modes of operation (e.g., settings for detecting different 
materials)
n. Number of detection areas (e.g., ability to simultaneous detect 
threats)
o. Type of detector used (e.g., transmission x-ray, active 
millimeter wave, pulse induction detector, continuous wave detector, 
passive, etc.)
p. Minimum size of objects that can be detected (length x width x 
height in inches, or weight in pounds and ounces)
    i. On a person
    ii. Concealed within body cavities
q. Total inspection time per individual screened with the system/
device (seconds/person)
r. Penetration depth of the system/device's scan when used on a 
clothed person (in inches)
s. Alert/alarm mechanism (e.g., alarm only, body location alarm, 
anomaly image, body region image, full body image, etc.)
t. Average time (in seconds) to process/generate an alarm
u. Privacy safeguards or features (e.g., remote viewing, body 
masking)
v. Number of recommended operators
w. Safeguards for cyber security, unintentional disassembly, 
jamming, or intentional damage
x. Sturdiness/fragility of the technology material
y. Ability for easy storage when not in use
z. Data management with respect to saving, archiving, retrieving, 
and printing subject scan information
aa. Onboard memory storage (e.g., quantity of data that can be 
stored on device in number of files/alerts/days activity)
bb. Power requirements (e.g., 120 volts)
cc. Battery discharge time (hours of continuous operation before 
needing a charge), if applicable
dd. Battery shelf life (in months), if applicable
ee. Battery recharge time (hours required to fully charge battery 
after complete discharge), if applicable
ff. Battery replacement procedure and where it must be done (e.g., 
field or factory), if applicable
gg. Availability of supplemental charger for emergency battery 
charging (e.g., hand crank, backup battery, solar, etc.), if 
applicable
hh. Regulatory and Compliance safety requirements (e.g., FCC 
approved) and/or NIJ Compliance (e.g., NIJ Standard 0602.02, and 
0601.02)
ii. Radiation safety standards (e.g., ANSI, ICRP, NCRP, EURATOM, 
etc.), if applicable
jj. Length of warranty (in months) that comes standard with the 
system/device and the components that are covered
kk. Auxiliary equipment (e.g., car chargers, emergency chargers, 
etc.)
ll. Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) without optional 
features, accessories or service plans
mm. Availability of extended maintenance plans
nn. Service contract costs
oo. Other information or notes that are relevant to the system/
device

3. Product Information--Vehicle-Borne Contraband Detection

a. Name and model number
b. Primary purpose of product
c. Physical dimensions (height x width x depth, in inches) of device
d. Operational dimensions (i.e., limitations to the detection area)
e. Weight (in pounds and ounces) of device
f. Portability (e.g., fixed, portable, or handheld)
g. Operating conditions or limitations (e.g., temperature, humidity, 
etc.)
h. Ability of the system/device to detect explosives, firearms, or 
other weapons
i. Ability of the system/device to detect narcotics, alcohol, or 
other chemicals
j. Ability of the system/device to detect people or animals
k. Ability of the system/device to detect other types of contraband 
and related material not specifically listed here (i.e., potential 
next generation contraband detection)
l. Modes of operation (e.g., settings for detecting different 
materials)
m. Number of detection areas (e.g., ability to simultaneous detect 
threats)
n. Type of detector used (e.g., transmission x-ray, active 
millimeter wave, pulse induction detector, continuous wave detector, 
passive, etc.)
o. Minimum size of objects that can be detected (length x width x 
height in inches, or weight in pounds and ounces) in and underneath 
a vehicle
p. Total inspection time per vehicle screened with the system/device 
(seconds/vehicle)
q. Alert/alarm mechanism (e.g., alarm only, vehicle location alarm, 
anomaly image, vehicle region image, full vehicular image, etc.)
r. Average time (in seconds) to process/generate an alarm
s. Number of recommended operators
t. Safeguards for cyber security, unintentional disassembly, 
jamming, or intentional damage
u. Sturdiness/fragility of the technology material
v. Ability for easy storage when not in use
w. Data management with respect to saving, archiving, retrieving, 
and printing vehicle scan information
x. Onboard memory storage (e.g., quantity of data that can be stored 
on device in number of files/alerts/days activity)
y. Power requirements (e.g., 120 volts)
z. Battery discharge time (hours of continuous operation before 
needing a charge), if applicable
aa. Battery shelf life (in months), if applicable
bb. Battery recharge time (hours required to fully charge battery 
after complete discharge), if applicable
cc. Battery replacement procedure and where it must be done (e.g., 
field or factory), if applicable
dd. Availability of supplemental charger for emergency battery 
charging (e.g., hand crank, backup battery, solar, etc.), if 
applicable
ee. Regulatory and Compliance safety requirements (e.g., FCC 
approved) and/or NIJ Compliance (e.g., NIJ Standard 0602.02, and 
0601.02)
ff. Radiation safety standards (e.g., ANSI, ICRP, NCRP, EURATOM, 
etc.), if applicable
gg. Length of warranty (in months) that comes standard with the 
system/device and the components that are covered
hh. Auxiliary equipment (e.g., emergency chargers, etc.)
ii. Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) without optional 
features, accessories or service plans
jj. Availability of extended maintenance plans
kk. Service contract costs
ll. Other information or notes that are relevant to the system/
device

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4. Product Information--Environmental Contraband Detection

a. Name and model number
b. Primary purpose of product
c. Physical dimensions (height x width x depth, in inches) of device
d. Operational dimensions (i.e., limitations to the detection area)
e. Weight (in pounds and ounces) of device
f. Portability (e.g., fixed, portable, or handheld)
g. Operating conditions or limitations (e.g., temperature, humidity, 
etc.)
h. Ability of the system/device to detect metal objects
    i. Types of metals that are detected by the system
    ii. Types of metals that are not detected by the system
i. Ability of the system/device to detect non-metal objects
    i. Types of non-metal materials that can be detected by the 
system/device (e.g., liquids, gels, plastic, wood, ceramic, powder, 
paper, currency, etc.)
j. Ability of the system/device to detect other types of contraband 
and related material not specifically listed here (i.e., potential 
next generation contraband detection)
k. Modes of operation (e.g., settings for detecting different 
materials)
l. Number of detection areas (e.g., ability to simultaneous detect 
threats)
m. Type of detector used (e.g., transmission x-ray, active 
millimeter wave, pulse induction detector, continuous wave detector, 
passive, etc.)
n. Minimum size of objects that can be detected (length x width x 
height in inches, or weight in pounds and ounces)
o. Maximum size of objects that can be detected (length x width x 
height in inches, or weight in pounds and ounces)
p. Alert/alarm mechanism (e.g., alarm only, anomaly image, full 
picture image, etc.)
q. Average time (in seconds) to process/generate an alarm
r. Number of recommended operators
s. Safeguards for cyber security, unintentional disassembly, 
jamming, or intentional damage
t. Sturdiness/fragility of the technology material
u. Ability for easy storage when not in use
v. Data management with respect to saving, archiving, retrieving, 
and printing scan information
w. Onboard memory storage (e.g., quantity of data that can be stored 
on device in number of files/alerts/days activity)
x. Power requirements (e.g., 120 volts)
y. Battery discharge time (hours of continuous operation before 
needing a charge), if applicable
z. Battery shelf life (in months), if applicable
aa. Battery recharge time (hours required to fully charge battery 
after complete discharge), if applicable
bb. Battery replacement procedure and where it must be done (e.g., 
field or factory), if applicable
cc. Availability of supplemental charger for emergency battery 
charging (e.g., hand crank, backup battery, solar, etc.), if 
applicable
dd. Regulatory and Compliance safety requirements (e.g., FCC 
approved) and/or NIJ Compliance (e.g., NIJ Standard 0602.02, and 
0601.02)
ee. Radiation safety standards (e.g., ANSI, ICRP, NCRP, EURATOM, 
etc.), if applicable
ff. Length of warranty (in months) that comes standard with the 
system/device and the components that are covered
gg. Auxiliary equipment (e.g., car chargers, emergency chargers, 
etc.)
hh. Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) without optional 
features, accessories or service plans
ii. Availability of extended maintenance plans
jj. Service contract costs
kk. Other information or notes that are relevant to the system/
device

5. Usability/Training

a. Types of processes used to ensure usability of hardware and 
software products (e.g., requirements gathering, observation, task 
analysis, interaction design, usability testing, ergonomics, etc.)
b. Types of data gathered from the user community (e.g., interviews, 
observations during hands-on training, survey, satisfaction surveys, 
repeat customers, etc.) to evaluate your products, and how often it 
is collected
c. Types of user-group meetings and frequency of their occurrence
d. Categories of problems reported to vendor and percentage of user 
community that experienced them within the last three (3) years
    i. Resolution(s) to the problems identified above
e. Hours of technology support and location (e.g., telephone or at 
agency)
f. Calibration requirements (e.g., cost, methodology, hours 
required)
g. Hours and type of training provided (e.g., on-site, web-based, 
pre-recorded, play environment etc.)

6. Features and Functions

a. Types of reports that are available (e.g., standard information 
examples, extent that reports are customizable, etc.)
b. Types of on-demand custom reports

7. Performance and Security

a. Average time to install and activate device (in minutes, hours, 
or days)
b. False positive (alert generated when it should not have been) and 
false negative (alert was not generated when it should have been) 
rates
c. Mean time to failure
d. Percent availability versus downtime of the device
e. Data protection mechanism while in transit and during storage 
(e.g., SSL, encryption, password strength, etc.)
f. Types of database change record maintenance practices for 
historical data

Nancy Rodriguez,
Director, National Institute of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2016-00503 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am]
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