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  1. Mail Screening
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    Mail Screening

    PSC offers a state-of-the-art mail and parcel inspection system to screen and detect incoming threats and to provide protection for employees and facilities.

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:

301-443-0158; joyce.young@psc.hhs.gov – Mail Operations

301-651-3140; bobbisue.cline@psc.hhs.gov - HHS Mail Manager/Regional Mail