HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass: Electronic Systems Center members here transitioned all sustainment actions for a critical base security system from contractors to a government-organic source Feb. 10, reaping large savings for the government.
All logistics support for the Tactical Automated Security System will now be performed at the Cryptologic Systems Group in San Antonio, Texas, part of ESC’s 653rd Electronic Systems Wing.
The total switch from contractor logistics support to organic support is expected to save the government nearly $4 million a year, Kermit Schol of CPSG said.
The TASS is managed by ESC’s 642nd Electronic Systems Squadron members at Hanscom AFB, Mass., it is a rapidly deployable, integrated electronic intrusion detection system that provides the capability to detect, annunciate and remotely assess intrusions into a secured area. The early detection and identification of an intrusion prevents or minimizes damage or destruction of mission-critical resources.
The system provides additional security without adding more personnel for guard and patrol duties.
It has been used around the globe protecting personnel and critical assets in active war zones. The largest user of TASS, are Air Forces Central officials, which provide Air Force component support to Central Command.
“TASS plays an important role in protecting our deployed warfighters, including some of our CPSG co-workers,” Mr. Schol said. “We are proud to contribute to their safety and security while at the same time saving the Air Force millions of dollars by effectively utilizing existing CPSG processes.”
