When we wrote about the Army’s contract award for the Fuel Handler Coverall several readers asked us to see what it looked like. While we still don’t have a photo of the final garment, here is a pic of a prototype.
And another in UCP. Not as clear.
Archive for February, 2012
Fuel Handler Coverall
Monday, February 27th, 2012Tactical Distributors Tax Refund Sale Week 4 – Lights
Monday, February 27th, 2012
How about 17% off lights and accessories from TD, February 27-29? Use code TAX12 at checkout.
Stratagem Jumps on the A-TACS AU Camo Train
Monday, February 27th, 2012German manufacturer, STRATAGEM is now offering A-TACS AU Camo gear in their product line.
The DC (Dynamic Combat) Chestrig
As integral component of the Dynamic Combat Concepts (D.C.C.) the D.C. Chestrig also functions as well as a modular platform for the combined carrying method with the STRATAGEM LVAC Hybrid, MRAV Hybrid and other modular Vests.
The DC Chestrig features ultra-slim construction and a large zipper compartment grants access to the inner portion of the Chestrig for additional equipment storage or to function as a storage for the Shoulder and Hip Straps while worn in combination with the LVAC or the MRAV Hybrid.
Attachment points for the patent pending Quick Connect System (Q.C.S.) enable the user to quickly attach the DC Chestrig, to the LVAC Hybrid and MRAV Hybrid within seconds allowing greater functionality.
LVAC (Low Visible Armor Carrier) Hybrid
Designed for Less Weight and More Performance, it combines rigid, conventional and lightweight materials to create an incredibly lightweight product that is still sturdy enough to handle whatever gets thrown at it. The “Hybrid” part of the name refers to the combination of conventional and lightweight materials. Additionally, as part of the Dynamic Combat Concepts the LVAC can easily adapt to become a complete ballistic system. The internal plate pockets will hold ballistic plates up to size L (11″x13″).
HK417 Quick Draw Pouch
The pouch holds one HK417 magazine which is secured by Shock Cord, for fast access. They claim it is “Designed to grip, not to slip.”
For more information, or to inquire about ordering, visit them online at: www.stratagem-taktik.de
Sign Petition To Raise Awareness of Federal Prison Industries Contract Preferences
Monday, February 27th, 2012In recent years, manufacturers who employ law abiding citizens have lost significant market share because of unfair contracting preferences to labor performed by federally-incarcerated inmates through a government-run corporation known as Federal Prison Industries (FPI). As it pertains to the procurement of DOD clothing and textiles, FPI’s preference needs to be limited so as to provide more jobs and opportunities for the US domestic manufacturing base. And in some cases, this preferential treatment has resulted in the procurement of sub-standard helmets. While we believe FPI certainly has a legitimate function, it is also imperative that they are required to play by the same rules as their competition.
There is currently a petition at the White House to get the attention of President Obama. If you agree that FPI should lose its preferential status and have to openly compete, please help out by signing the online petition.
1) Go to https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions. The name of the petition is “Reform DOD Procurement Policies that Benefit Federal Inmates”.
2) You will have to register to sign teh petition. It is email based and simple. Activate your account by clicking on the link sent to your email (it may take a few minutes for the email to reach your inbox).
3) Change your password using the link provided.
4) Click the green button “Sign this petition”.
Thank you for your consideration.
‘Recoil’ Magazine Available For Digital Purchase
Monday, February 27th, 2012
‘Recoil’ magazine has already attained rockstar popularity after only one sold out issue. No one can seem to find it anywhere in hardcopy so we were pleased to hear that it is being offered by Zinio for digital subscription in a wide variety of formats.
Revision Leap Year Sale
Monday, February 27th, 2012Enter the code FEB29 when going through checkout in the Revision online store and you’ll receive 30% off your order. This offer is valid until the end of the day on February 29, 2012.
www.revisionmilitary.com/store
Looking for Something Special for the War Room?
Monday, February 27th, 2012Stockpile Designs is offering several ordnance based lamps and tables such as the The Megaton – Massive Bomb Lamp shown below. They’d look great whether in a CEO’s office, a company war room, or personal man cave. They aren’t cheap but they are cool.
www.etsy.com/shop/stockpiledesigns
Source One Sponsors NFTE’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Alumni Fund
Monday, February 27th, 2012
As you know, Source One Distributors is a big supporter of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. Source One has teamed up with Ernst & Young to inspire young people from low-income communities to stay in school, to recognize business opportunities and to plan for successful futures.
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Yearâ„¢ Awards in 2011, Ernst & Young created a special fund in honor of Source One President & CEO Mark Llano and the more than 8,000 winners of the prestigious award. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Alumni Fundhas been established to help students from low-income backgrounds fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams.
The Fund will reward top NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship) students with college scholarships. It will also support high school entrepreneurship classes across the country through NFTE’s Adopt-A-Class program. These investments will significantly advance NFTE’s long-term goals for supporting the entrepreneurial endeavors of low-income youth along with their teachers.to helping young people achieve their potential through education as well as entrepreneurship.
“We are very excited about working with Ernst & Young and the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship to help support these incredible students as they achieve their own entrepreneurial dreams,†said Source One President & Mark Llano. “Helping provide scholarships and funding for entrepreneurial ventures at this stage is crucial to sustaining America’s great tradition of business excellence and we are honored to be involved.â€
For more information please visit: www.nfte.com/ey
