SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Protection Systems, Inc. (BPSI), the developers of the first complete next-generation Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) detection system to actively and reliably protect critical facilities and buildings, announced today that their technology has been selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of a $250M small business award. BPSI's partner, Trofholz Technologies, Inc. (TTI), has been awarded a contract to provide electronic security systems for the U.S. Army Corps. As part of TTI's contract, BPSI will provide its U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designated Sentry One™ system for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear contaminate detection. This $250 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract is a three-year award with a two-year option.

"BPSI is honored to be recognized in supporting the Army Corps by providing our next-generation CBRN solution," said Greg Eiler, founder and CEO, BPSI. "Protecting the air that we breathe is critical to physical security, and we are pleased to be teaming up with Trofholz Technologies to deliver a comprehensive security approach."

"Protecting the ventilation system is a critical feature in today's physical security design. We are pleased to be able to provide the U.S. Army Corps with top-tier Electronic Security Systems, which now includes BPSI's reliable and robust detection solution," said Yvonne Glenn, President and CEO of Trofholz Technologies, Inc.  

BPSI's active continuous air monitoring systems are in use in Fortune 100 corporate headquarters buildings and other facilities. Upon detection of dangerous toxins, the BPSI system identifies the toxins in seconds then automatically activates the predetermined mitigation protocol to protect occupants. In parallel, BPSI's system relays real-time toxin and location data to first responders to expedite a safe rescue and recovery.  

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Safety Act Designation

BPSI's Sentry One Technology was deemed a "designated technology" in June 2008, according to the U.S. SAFETY (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act of 2002. The SAFETY Act is intended to provide critical incentives for the development and deployment of antiterrorism technologies by providing liability protections for sellers and buyers of qualified anti-terrorism technologies. http://www.SAFETYAct.gov

About BPSI

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BPSI is the world leader in next-generation CBRN autonomous detection systems for public gathering spaces, mass transit stations, and buildings. BPSI systems have eclipsed 120,000 hours of continuous operation with zero false positive or false negative alarms, an unheard-of feat in the detection industry. BPSI's products are U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designated Qualified Anti-Terrorist Technologies (QATT). http://www.BPSIglobal.com or 888-888-BPSI

About Trofholz Technologies, Inc.

Trofholz Technologies, Inc. (TTI) is a certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran (SDV), Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with a solid performance reputation and a global presence. TTI was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Rocklin, California with operational locations throughout the United States. http://www.tti-tech.com or 916-788-8918  

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SOURCE Building Protection Systems, Inc.