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Gentex Corporation Awarded GSA Contract for Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

GENTEX CORPORATION AWARDED GSA SCHEDULE 84 CONTRACT FOR OPS-CORE AMP™ COMMUNICATION HEADSET

Configurable headset solution delivers 3D Hear-Through and advanced hearing protection for combat operations

August 13, 2019

Carbondale, PA, August 13, 2019. Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel announced it has been awarded a Schedule 84 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the procurement arm of the federal government, for its Ops-Core  AMP Communication Headset. GSA Schedule 84 provides federal agencies with security, fire, and law enforcement equipment and services. The contract period is five years, with three separate five-year options.

“This GSA award provides a streamlined contract vehicle for federal customers to purchase our innovative new Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset, a rapid modernization path for those organizations looking to update their situational awareness, communication, and protection capabilities,” said Tom Short, Vice President Ground Systems, Gentex Corporation. “It also allows Gentex Corporation to continue its expansion of its growing communications and hearing protection product portfolio into the federal marketplace and complements existing GSA contracts held by the company.”

Introduced in the fall of 2018, the Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset features 3D Hear-Through Technology, which restores and enhances the operator’s “natural hearing” of the outside environment for improved situational awareness in high noise environments, while also providing robust hearing protection with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22db. With the addition of optional wire-free, battery-free, Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) Earplugs, NRR is increased to 34dB, while maintaining clear-communication audio and ambient hear through. For optimal flexibility and mission performance, the modular headset can be easily configured to meet a wide range of mission needs with options for headband or helmet rail-mounted use, single or double hearing protection, left- and right-handed configurations of headset downlead cable and boom microphone, and single or multi-channel communications. To learn more about the headset, go to www.opscore.com.

Federal customers can access information about the Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset through the GSA Schedules e-Library by searching by contract number (Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GS-07F-0430K), or other keywords denoting the product or service being sought. They can also place orders on-line through GSA Advantage.

The GSA carefully evaluates companies to determine their capability for providing products to the government. The assessment analyzes a variety of a corporation’s capabilities, including organizational structure, performance history, customer satisfaction, and other source selection criteria.  Holding this contract demonstrates that Gentex Corporation is recognized as a preferred vendor and is fully authorized to conduct business directly with government agencies. To learn more about GSA visit gsa.gov.

TYR Tactical Tuesday – Daniel Horner Joins TYR Family As Sponsored Shooter

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

Please join us in welcoming champion shooter, Daniel Horner, to the TYR Tactical® family as our newest Brand Ambassador.

“I’m thrilled to be an ambassador of TYR Tactical because I’ve had the opportunity to use their equipment for several years and it has never let me down,” said Daniel. “The quality is the best in the world, as are the people who work there.”

 

Daniel is undoubtedly the best multi-gun shooter in the world. Over his 20 years of competitive shooting, Daniel has accumulated hundreds of wins under his belt. During his 13 years at the prestigious United States Army Marksmanship Unit, he dominated the multi-gun circuit and won several of the most elite team sniper matches is the United States. After leaving active duty, Daniel is excited to continue his unrivaled performance in the shooting sports.

Daniel’s competitive edge and skills cross over to all types of shooting. He has taken the lessons learned from competitive shooting and has used them to prepare soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen for combat.

 

When Daniel isn’t shooting, instructing, or assisting with product development, he enjoys duck hunting with his best boy, a black Labrador retriever, named Zeus. Daniel lives in South Georgia with his wife, step-daughter, and four dogs. “I look forward to bringing the TYR Tactical brand even more visibility; I use Tyr Tactical products just about every day either hunting, training, or competing,” said Daniel.

 

Arc’teryx Acrux TR GTX Boot

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

The new Acrux TR GTX is designed for multi day trekking over complex terrain. The boot combines a Super Fabric upper with full rubber rand and a Gore-Tex lining, all atop a Vibram Megagrip outsole. Offered in sizes 7-11 (half) and 12. 26.6 oz per boot.

arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/acrux-tr-gtx-boot

Dutch Army Receives Initial Revision Helmets

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

The Netherlands have received their initial batch of new combat helmets from Revision. They anticipate a full scale rollout in 2020, with full fielding completed by 2022.

The military police version will be all Black while regular forces will be issued Green helmets with Netherlands Fractal Pattern Green and NFP Tan covers. 

SCUBAPRO Sunday – Twin Jet Fins

Sunday, August 11th, 2019

If you have been diving for a while now, you have undoubtedly come across the SCUBAPRO Twin Jet Open Heel Split Fins. They bear a unique patented split fin propeller technology, which provides maximum propulsion with minimal effort underwater.  With those main features, they can enhance your dives while avoiding cramped leg muscles and strained ankles. 

 

The revolutionary patented design of the SCUBAPRO Twin Jet Open Heel Split Fins was inspired by the dynamic propulsion of the humpback whale. The blades unique shape and angle provide symmetrical power to help you create a smoother, more stable kicks without wearing you out or causing drag. At the same time, it allows you to move more quickly and effortlessly while swimming at great depths, despite the long blade length—all without sacrificing control. 

As a diving fin, the SCUBAPRO Twin Jet is made with both an open-heeled and a full-foot version. The Open Heel comes with a broader foot pockets and offers a more customizable fit for those wearing dive boots for use in colder, deeper waters or boots for over the beach operations/ VBSS. Having strapped fins gives you the chance to adjust the fit as your boots start to compress at greater depths when diving.

                     

 

The fin straps come with quick-connect swivel buckles, which makes donning and doffing easier. You can also change the rubber heel strap out, to take advantage of the optional spring heel straps. The SCUBAPRO Twin Jet open-heeled fins are one of the most comfortable fins on the market.

They come in different Colors and Buoyancy Options. SCUBAPRO has kept different types of divers in mind when they designed the Twin Jet Fins line. You’ll find that the fins come in multiple color options—black, blue, gray, and yellow—but it’s also important to note that the different colors signify differences buoyancy also.

The black fins are the best, for military divers, as they are negatively buoyant and provide a more traditional fining experience with its rigid blades. But if you’re looking for more flexible blades and don’t mind having slightly positively buoyant fins.

 

Product Features:

• Monprene® Construction 

• Patented Split-Fin Propeller Technology

• Extra-Wide Foot Pocket

• Extended Soleplate

• Drag-Reducing Vents

• Quick-Connect Swivel Buckles

• Compatible with Spring Heel Straps

Key Benefits:

• Powerful Propulsion with Minimal Effort

• Smooth and Stable Kicks

• Preserves Energy

• Reduces Drag

• Fits Boots

• Easy Donning and Doffing

• Highly durable and Will Last a Lifetime

One of the only drawbacks for the Twin Jet fins is if you have to push something thru the water besides just you. But add something like pulling a buddy or ruck. Then you might want to go with a stiffer fin like Jet fin’s or SeaWing Nova Gorilla. The Spilt fin’s are one of the most popular used by the military and countless divers around the world.

 

 

 

FirstSpear Friday Focus – OEM Partner Series, Hill People Gear

Friday, August 9th, 2019

This Friday Focus we have another installment of our FirstSpear OEM Partner series where we take a look at one of the great American companies FirstSpear manufactures equipment for. Today we are taking a look at one of FirstSpear’s very first OEM Partners, Hill People Gear, and two very popular items now available in all new Elk Brown.

HPG Operations manager, Kevin McDowell says, “The new Elk Brown is a rich earth tone that is at home in a variety of environments from woodland to desert to urban. It reminds us of the past while being perfectly suited for the tasks of today, which is why it takes it’s place as HPG’s flagship color.”

Ute

Designed and tested in Western Colorado and named after “the brothers to the bear” who ranged from the front slope of the Colorado Rockies out into the desert wilderness of the Colorado Plateau in eastern Utah. The Utes are an independent and adaptable people who inhabited a wide variety of landscapes from slickrock canyon to alpine bowl.

The pack we have named after the Utes is similarly adaptable, designed to handle loads from 20 up to as many pounds as you can safely carry with equal aplomb.

M2016 Butt Pack

HPG’s rendition of the venerable military butt pack can be used as shoulder bag, lumbar pack, and top pocket. This is a panel loading pack with some internal organizational options and significant external expansion via lightweight FirstSpear 6/12 PALS cut fabric and compression straps.

TacJobs – Arc’teryx LEAF Product Line Manager

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA

HEAD OFFICE – FULL-TIME

As the Product Line Manager – LEAF, you create innovative, profitable, repeatable, and operationally relevant seasonal product lines that align with target consumer requirements and LEAF Business Unit goals and KPI targets (as delivered by the Business Unit Director – LEAF). You will plan, prioritize, and drive the development of multiple B2B seasonal product lines and support the development of B2G contract opportunities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

? You are a subject matter expert on the MIL-GOV-LE specialty consumer and own the LEAF consumer profile

? You research, compile and analyze global market data, identifying evolving specialty MIL-GOV-LE consumer requirements, and set the product line vision and strategy, including “Where to Play” and “How to Win” tactics in support of long-term LEAF Business Unit objectives

? You create, drive and maintain a product line roadmap that is innovative, technically feasible, commercially viable, operationally relevant to the target consumer and meets or exceeds company sales, margin, and model efficiency targets

? You partner with the Sr. Designer – LEAF to generate, develop and curate new product and feature concepts that align with current and future consumer toolbox requirements

? You vet and prioritize new product and feature concepts for commercialization against the business unit’s strategic goals, the organization’s core capabilities, and the desired consumer experience

? You work with the Sr. Product Developer – LEAF with a lean-forward attitude to right-size our Idea-to-Consumer (I2C) process

? You create and deliver seasonal product line briefs that inspire and provide critical information to key business unit and company stakeholders during stage-gate presentations, which include target pricing, preliminary forecasts, sourcing preferences, technical materials information, product feature guidance, and packaging requirements

? You coordinate the internal development of seasonal prototypes for internal research & development and external trial & evaluation purposes, ensuring the development and commercialization of operationally relevant and commercially viable products

? You liaise and communicate with other key LEAF stakeholders to ensure the efficient passage of product-related information to include raw material and finished good technical information packages

? You facilitate the development of Special Make Up (SMU) products to support B2G contract opportunities while concurrently prioritizing and managing B2B commitments

? You support the Global Commercial Manager – B2B and Global Commercial Manager – B2G by participating in business development activities with key B2B customers and B2G consumers

? You support the Business Unit Director – LEAF by providing specific deliverables or reports upon request

? You maintain all aspects of your line list in the appropriate information system

Additional Experience, Education and/or Skills Required:

? You have a comprehensive understanding of the MIL-GOV-LE consumer and their applicable mission profiles (to include both ground operations and maritime operations)

? You have 7+ years’ experience in either MIL-GOV-LE product development or have served in a leadership – management – command capacity in a MIL-GOV-LE organization/agency

? You have superior leadership, management and teamwork skills to help facilitate work across different internal departments and external organizations that support product development

? You have effective and efficient time management skills, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills

? You are able to travel internationally (trade shows, product development activities, business development activities, etc.)

? You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing creative solutions

? You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity

? You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration

? You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

? You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right

? Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Assets

? You have 10+ years’ MIL-GOV-LE service experience, preferably in a specialist capacity (i.e. Special Operations Forces – Hostage Rescue Team – Emergency Response Team, etc.)

? You have working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite of applications (especially Illustrator, Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

For additional details and to apply, visit jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com.

Magpul Megablend 20th Anniversary T-shirt

Thursday, August 8th, 2019

In 1999, Richard Fitzpatrick founded Magpul with the clear mission of “Providing innovation to the individual in the shortest time.” After twenty years of annoying the establishment, we’re just getting started. We’re celebrating our 20th with an update to a design from ten years ago that still looks great today.

The logo is updated with Roman numerals, and the Megablend comes from the t-shirt’s super comfy 50% Cotton, 38% Polyester, 12% Rayon content.

www.magpul.com