Global Systems Technologies LLC

Delivers comprehensive systems engineering, design review, development specification, configuration management, and logistics support. The practice applies Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across the entire system life cycle-including conceptualization, design, verification, validation, testing, and field deployment-utilizing digital models and simulations to visualize interactive system concepts.

Conducts applied research and development focused on threat detection technologies, explosive detection science, and emerging threat identification. Activities include performing technical assessments of security screening technologies, reviewing Broad Agency Announcement proposals, and implementing computed tomography technology at security checkpoints.

Provides developmental, operational, and certification testing services for transportation security equipment. The practice supports master test plans, verification and validation of third-party systems, and the evaluation of technologies such as explosives trace detection, metal detectors, and threat image projection.

Integrates human-centered design into product development processes, directly feeding systems engineering tracks. Services include requirements development, data collection, usability testing, study development, workflow design, and human performance gap analysis conducted by cognitive scientists and experimental psychologists.

Supports transportation security equipment integration and mitigates potential risks under the Security Technology Integrated Program. The practice performs security authorization and assessment tasks based on the NIST Risk Management Framework, conducts vulnerability assessments, and designs system architectures.

• Security Authorization and Assessment (SAA)

  Performs tasks in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework to secure acquisition and program management.

• Security Vulnerability Assessments

  Identifies and mitigates cybersecurity risks for transportation security systems and equipment.

• OS Compliance Validation

  Validates security posture compliance of Unix, Unix variants, and Microsoft commercial off-the-shelf operating systems.

• Classified Threat Identification and Algorithm Testing

  Tests and validates algorithms used for classified threat identification and matching.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Framework

  Provides maturity model frameworks for explosive trace and detection systems alongside security architecture support.

• Cloud Security Controls and Migration

  Develops, documents, and tests cloud security controls and system or application migration requirements.

Assists testing and calibration laboratories in preparing for, achieving, and maintaining quality certifications such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001, ensuring confidence in test results and compliance with international standards.

Provides life cycle logistic support and hardware or software configuration management planning and control for security technology equipment. Activities include Configuration Control Board support and performing technical reviews of engineering change proposals.

Delivers comprehensive acquisition, sustainment, planning, and life cycle support services designed to optimize equipment and system readiness at the lowest possible life cycle cost. Support complies with government, military, and industry standards.

Provides field technical support, completed studies, and simulation analyses to support the design, development, and recapitalization of baggage handling and passenger screening systems.

• Field Technical Support

  Provides technical support for deployed explosive detection systems to troubleshoot and solve field problems.

• DHS Acquisition Directive 102 Artifact Development

  Develops required acquisition lifecycle artifacts and conducts studies to evaluate potential system solutions.

• Baggage Handling System Simulation Analyses

  Builds airport-specific simulation models to analyze and support Checked Baggage Inspection System designs.

• Design Review Support

  Provides cost validations and multi-stage design review support for processing new and upgraded system designs.

Provides management, quality assurance, and documentation of complex scientific information for product development. Capabilities encompass sample and specifications management alongside product testing and analysis.

• Sample and Specifications Management

  Manages samples and specifications during different stages of formulation with clear approval workflows.

• Product Testing and Analysis

  Conducts testing and analysis during formulation stages to ensure compliance with specifications.

Produces commercial, military, and homemade safe, inert explosive simulants that mimic real explosives when analyzed by detection systems. The practice also designs and manufactures test articles to evaluate detection effectiveness across varied shapes and materials.