An Update on the Medium Rucksack
Part II – How to Establish a Win-Win Relationship with a Cut and Sew Shop
Archive for the ‘Industry’ Category
Stuff We Didn’t Write About
Saturday, January 1st, 2011GSS Awarded GSA Schedule
Thursday, December 30th, 2010You may know of them by their formal name, or the more user friendly GSS Gear. But either way you say it, you can also say that they are now on GSA. They have been awarded a Federal Government General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract, number GS-07F-0192X.
The GSA’s supply schedules are contracts that allow Federal and Executive agencies, the Department of Defense, and other authorized institutions and organizations to purchase products and services from commercial suppliers at pre-negotiated rates. For a purchaser, using a GSA contract eliminates potentially cumbersome and lengthy bidding processes while assuring quality and consistency. It also helps to ensure that purchases are made within the confines of the procurement rules.
“We are very pleased that our manufacturers’ products are now available through GSA,†says Emily Whittaker, CEO of GSS Gear. “Being awarded a GSA schedule means that we will be able to streamline the procurement process for our customers while ensuring that the price will be fair.â€
Military, Federal, State and local agencies can obtain information about GSS Gear’s GSA Schedule by visiting GSA Advantage at www.gsaadvantage.gov or by contacting GSS Gear directly at 877.MOR.GEAR.
Ahhh…Now It All Makes Sense
Thursday, December 30th, 2010So we’ve been sitting around the office for weeks trying to figure out Hypersealth came up with SMARTCAMOâ„¢, that color changing camo material they recently teased us with.
Then, we find out that Dr. Joseph Resnick, Lt. Col. Timothy R. O’Neill, Ph.D (U.S. Army, Ret.) and Guy Cramer (of Hyperstealth fame) have owned mineral rights for 95% of the side of the moon that faces Earth, the polar regions and 50% of the far side of the Moon since 2007. And that isn’t to mention their mineral rights on Mars!
So this has got to be it, they have found some rare mineral on the Moon that makes SMARTCAMOâ„¢ work. Now the question is, how did they get it back to Earth?
How to Establish a Win-Win Relationship with a Cut and Sew Shop
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Tom of Bearse USA has a great blog on the cut and sew industry. He writes on a variety of topics but his latest article, “How to Establish a Win-Win Relationship with a Cut and Sew Shop” brings up some excellent points for those considering outsourcing.
Tactical Distributors In-Store Promo
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Tactical Distributors is looking to spread some holiday cheer by holding an in-store promo. When you shop in their store front you will get a -FREE- TD BIG Logo tee with $50.00 purchase. In addition they are offering a 10% percent discount on total purchase. Their warehouse is right out back so anything you see on the website is available for a showroom purchase. This promo is running now until December 24th at 12:00 noon. They will be serving hot coco so be sure to ask for a cup.
Their address is:
476 Viking Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23452
1-866-916-6905
Stuff We Didn’t Write About
Sunday, December 19th, 2010USTC Holdings Buys Xe Services For Estimated $200 Million
EcoRoamer: High-tech, zombie-proof survival RV
Analysing data is the future for journalists
Russia’s chic uniform ‘sends soldiers to hospital’
Tactical Pants Blog Interviews Creator of 5.11 Pants Liz Robbins
The Gear Junkie Scoop: Hydrapak E-LITE VEST
Body Armor with Batteries (I love it when someone outside this industry thinks they discovered something new to write about.)
Soldier Technology US Conference & Exhibition
Saturday, December 18th, 2010Be sure to attend the Soldier Technology US Conference & Exhibition January 31st – 3 February 2011 in Crystal City, Virginia. Now, in its 4th year, Soldier Technology will host 48 military and government decision makers who have confirmed to deliver requirement and program briefs, and lessons learned including:
• Brigadier General Peter N Fuller, Program Executive Officer, PEO Soldier
• Lt General Micheal Vane, Director, US Army Capabilities Integration Center
• Colonel Wil Riggins, Project Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier
• Brigadier General Jess Scarbrough, Program Executive Officer, Program Executive Office, Chemical Biological Defense
• Major General (ret’d) Robert Scales, Former Commandant, US Army War College
The conference features Lightening The Load and Situational Awareness Focus Days. Download the full agenda here.
In addition to the conference program, the exhibition will hold over 50 exhibitors from system integrators such as: Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and QinetiQ and innovative solutions providers including: eMagin, Schott and Ultra Electronics.
Soldier Systems readers are entitled to a 15% discount to attend the show – quote code: 12607.004_SSY_1 when registering. You can register here.
If you require further detailed information please call Saima Qureshi on +44 (0) 20 7368 9465 or email soldiertechnologyus@wbr.co.uk.
BAE Systems to Manufacture IOTVs and Repair ESAPI Plates
Friday, December 17th, 2010
BAE Systems is racking up the wins. Not only did they announce a $35 million contract from the US Army for 60,000 Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV), but they also won a contract to inspect and repair Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) plates for the Army which are used in conjunction with the IOTV. Under a Readiness and Sustainment contract modification valued at $6.3 million from PEO-Soldier, BAE Systems will inspect ESAPI plates returning from theater for damage and replacing the outside spall covers, which are used to contain debris upon impact. Upon completion of the scope of work, the plates will be returned to the Army. The contract mod is part of an existing contract issued in October 2008 and will be performed through a series of delivery orders. The work will be completed at facilities located in Phoenix, Arizona with completion scheduled for October 2013.
“BAE Systems is prepared to support the Army and Army National Guard in satisfying short-term needs for the warfighter,†said Keith Briem, manager of Readiness and Sustainment for BAE Systems’ Personnel Protection Systems. “Our Readiness and Sustainment program is designed to help reset equipment for future deployments. This may include refurbishing helmets, soft and hard armor, Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment, other ancillary items and all forms of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment.â€
