The BESC includes a demonstration center and land border test bed, which will enable DHS and its industry partners to test and evaluate the readiness of new technology and border security solutions over the life of the SBInet program. The BESC will complement the company's Open Business Model, which facilitates the addition of proven innovations from small businesses and suppliers throughout the program's duration.
"This investment demonstrates Lockheed Martin's commitment to help our nation secure its borders," said Bob Stevens, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin Corp. "Through our SBInet partnership, we would provide an enduring national resource for government, industry and academia to evaluate and test emerging technologies to combat emerging threats."
Although located along the southwest border, the BESC will be used for testing and evaluating technology for both the Northern and Southern borders. Lockheed Martin's SBInet solution is a flexible system that gives agents at all levels an integrated picture of the nation's borders and the capability for rapid response. Lockheed Martin is identifying potential sites for the BESC and, if selected to deliver the SBInet solution, would announce the site selection shortly after contract award.
