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Zero Point Awarded 5-Year Contract to Support USSOCOM

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

Virginia Beach Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm Zero Point Awarded $49M Contract to Provide Technical and Program Assistance to Support US Special Operations Command

Virginia Beach, VA, June 27, 2016: Zero Point, a Virginia Beach-based Explosive Ordnance Disposal firm announced that the company has been awarded a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by U.S. Special Operations Command. Under the IDIQ, which carries a maximum ceiling of $49M, Zero Point will provide technical and program support, training for radio-controlled improvised explosive devices, systems analysis, engineering support for explosive ordnance disposal and counter proliferation systems in addition to electronic countermeasures and strategic project support.
As a leading provider of Combatting Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) expertise. Since its inception in 2007, Zero Point has provided product and service support to the Special Operations community. Zero Point, along with its teaming partners, P3MS and Point One, will perform critical tasking across a broad scope of requirements supporting the USSOCOM mission both stateside and abroad.
?Regarding the award, CEO Perry Sasnett says, “we are honored to have the opportunity to continue working these critical efforts in support of USSOCOM and will remain vigilant so that we maintain our position as best in class and value. Our equation is simple but effective…Hard work and dedication by an incredible team”.

WWW.ZEROPOINTUSA.COM

EOD Warrior Foundation Presents Your Shot At The Dude

Wednesday, April 27th, 2016

It’s pretty simple. Visit Stumpies Custom Guns, purchase a coin, and enter for your chance to win “The Dude”.

So what’s “The Dude” anyway?

-Stumpies Custom Guns “The Dude” chambered in .308 WIN, fluted Bartlein 11.25 twist M40 contoured barrel w/AAC MK 13, custom mixed KG Gun Kote finish
-Manners adjustable carbon fiber MCS-T4A stock
-Timney Trigger
-American Precision Arms RTG/SA bottom metal
-B&T Atlas Bipod
-Leupold MK 6
-Adams Industries Legionnaire clip on night vision device.
-U.S. Tactical Manfroto Tripod, HOG Saddle & One Shot Kit
-Benchmade Bushcrafter/EOD Knife
-Pelican 1750 Hard case
-ECS Rolling Weapons Case
-Tactical Tailor Drag Bag
-Magpul Data Book
Total Package Value= OVER $14,000

100% of ALL proceeds will be donated to the EOD Warrior Foundation.

www.stumpiescustomguns.com/the-dude-rifle-raffle

Detonation Technology – Carbon Fiber Sickle Stick

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

We got to check out the new carbon fiber version of Detonation Technology’s Sickle Stick earlier this month at Marine South.

In addition to the folding sickle blade, other tool heads can be attached to the stick.  It is most often used to drag across the ground feeling for disturbances associated with digging.  The collapsible pole stores at 2’6″ and extends to almost 14′.  Obviously, the carbon fiber is both light and strong allowing the user to use it to comfortably probe the ground or get a line attached on an object.

Detonationtechnology.com

Los Alamos National Laboratory – Science in 60 Seconds: Training the Explosives Experts

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians have a tough job. Their lives—and others’ lives too—depend on their knowledge of explosive materials and the correct procedures for identifying and dismantling homemade explosives. During the Advanced Homemade Explosives training course at Los Alamos National Laboratory, lab scientists use their expertise to teach EOD techs from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy how to recognize homemade explosives labs and the raw ingredients commonly used to make IEDs and other bombs. Techs also learn safety measures, get hands-on experience synthesizing the materials, and study the sensitivity and performance characteristics of those materials. This science and hands-on training is critical for keeping EOD techs safe and helping them save lives.

Detonation Technology – Folding Grappling Hooks

Friday, February 19th, 2016

 

The Detonation Technology DTGH-2 and 3 Grapples features tines that fold flat so it can be tucked out of the way in a pouch or pocket, then snap open with a twist of the wrist. There are no parts to thread together or lose. Additionally, the tines aren’t too low against the center of gravity making it more appropriate for CIED use as opposed to traditional climbing grappling hooks. As you can see below, the Grapple is quite compact.

 

Thanks Gene!

detonationtechnology.com

EOD Bomb Suit Half Marathon

Thursday, February 4th, 2016

A Navy EOD tech is running a half marathon in Virginia Beach while wearing a EOD 9 bomb suit, helmet and all to solicit donations for the EOD Warrior foundation.

www.crowdrise.com/eodbombsuitmile/fundraiser/henrymurach

ZERO POINT – B-Bit Kit

Thursday, December 10th, 2015

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We’ve recently received the latest iteration of ZERO POINT’s B-Bit Kit. The B-Bit Kit is part of ZERO POINT’s Access line, featuring virtually everything needed to undo, tighten, remove, or fix anything with either SAE or Metric fasteners. Included within the B-Bit Kit is a high-quality miniature 64-tooth ratchet, wide mouth adjustable pliers, and most commonly used 1/4″ drive bits. This comes within a small custom carry case which is available in multiple colors.

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Units and Agencies may contact Zero Point to determine the latest configuration of this and other kits, as ZERO POINT constantly updates their kits to reflect the latest technologies and TTPs.

www.zeropointusa.com/government-systems/access/b-bit

Milipol – Kirintec IED Extraction Kit

Friday, November 20th, 2015

This IED Extraction Kit from Kirintec incorporates a lightweight A-frame made from carbon fiber and aluminum and includes 120 yards of heavy duty rigging line on a winding spool along with other accessories including knife, multitool and flashlight as well as various rigging accessories such as carabiners.

  
www.kirintec.com