Orion Design Group provided us with this statement in reference to their status in the Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort.
“So What Happened with CIP?”
We were asked this question at SHOT and OR and here on SSD and on FB several times, so at this point we felt it’s time to release a statement.
Did we submit for CIP?… Yes.
Were we down selected?….No.
Why you ask? The bottom line is we failed to meet the requirement set fourth by Natick in the RFP. We submitted an advanced design methodology, advanced file type, and an advanced proprietary print technology. All of which were outside the scope of what they wanted and asked for. We accept the fact that it was solely our fault for the file type over sight period, end of story. Are we going to whine and feel sorry for ourselves? Nope, not in the least. Instead we will push forward with our outstanding team of industry leading manufacturers and affiliates and continue to bring cutting edge designs in hard goods, soft goods, and signature management technologies to the SOF, hunting, and outdoor performance communities. Simply, we will focus on what is important and the main reason most of us are in this business. To help build kick ass gear, for kick ass people! A sincere and special thanks to those companies that put their trust and confidence in us and helped make Orion Design Group a reality. We look forward to your continued mentorship, friendship, and guidance as we embark on our first year. Best of luck to all the companies that were down selected for CIP, and to all of our competitors.
