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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Wool ACM 400

Friday, November 4th, 2022

Prepare for the Fall with FirstSpear’s American Made Advanced Clothing Material. This week, we’re featuring ACM-MID 400 Merino Wool layer.

The ACM – MID 400 has a 100% Merino Wool exterior with a 100% Polyester interior which is perfectly matched to trap warmth and wick away moisture. FirstSpear ACM is breathable, anti-microbial, warm when wet and provides flam resistance.

The FirstSpear Mid Shirt is a comfortable, 2/3 zip pull over that is perfect as a standalone over a t-shirt or added to a layering system.

The Lightweight Vest is a versatile mid layer that traps heat while allowing ample ventilation and dexterity of the arms.

An old world design meets the Tip of the Spear in performance materials and expert craftsmanship. The Squadron Smock is sourced and built in the USA.

Visit FirstSpear to find all the gear and apparel for America’s War Fighter.

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Poster #6 – Beat The Heat

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

This is the sixth installment of a multi-week effort to share examples of posters which were presented during September’s Future Force Capabilities Conference presented by the National Defense Industrial Association in Austin, Texas.

I’ll let it speak for itself and contact info is on the poster.

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Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing Hypersonics (GAMMA-H) Prototype an Opportunity to Propel Manufacturing to Hypersonic Systems

Sunday, October 30th, 2022

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting prototype solutions for its Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing Hypersonics (GAMMA-H) challenge as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to expand current manufacturing processes to intricate hypersonic weapons parts.

Currently, traditional manufacturing processes are unable to meet the intricate geometric specifications that advanced hypersonics require. GAMMA-H will contribute towards advancing additive manufacturing processes that can meet the propulsion and temperature requirements that modern hypersonic airbreathing systems demand. “We need to be pushing the envelope with materials produced using the additive manufacturing process” stated Keith DeVries, Deputy Director of the OSD Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech). “The science has proven it’s possible, but the practice is not widespread enough. GAMMA-H will encourage further adoptions of this groundbreaking technology,” he said.

The objective of GAMMA-H is not only to decrease the number of individual parts that need inspection, shipment, and construction through additive manufacturing, but also to give small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors opportunities to engage in defense manufacturing. “GAMMA-H solutions will bring significant improvements to how we apply additive manufacturing to airbreathing hypersonics. This will only be achieved through the partnership of large companies, small businesses, and academia,” noted DeVries. He added, “We are very interested in expanding our roster of partners — of all sizes — that are contributing to the hypersonic mission.”

The GAMMA-H Request For Solutions (RFS) was released in October 2022, National Manufacturing Month. Supported by the Fabricators and Manufacturers’ Association (FMA) along with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Manufacturing Month is a national effort to promote manufacturing practices and processes, as well as to highlight efforts across the nation to train the workforce needed to support domestic manufacturing.

“National Manufacturing Month gives a voice to the national manufacturing base and encourages the small and medium manufacturing base to engage in all advanced manufacturing practices,” stated DeVries. “By tapping into the innovations of our advanced manufacturing base, the DoD will be better positioned to solve the hypersonics airbreathing maturation challenge.”

The GAMMA-H prototype opportunity is scheduled to be released through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) vehicle from the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) with joint support from OSD Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech) office.

About S2MARTS

Managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) is the premier rapid OT contracting vehicle for the Department of Defense (DoD) in trusted microelectronics, strategic & spectrum mission, and other critical mission areas.

Learn more about S²MARTS and explore open opportunities at s2marts.org. To be notified when new S²MARTS opportunities are posted, subscribe to NSTXL and they will be sent to your inbox, no membership required.

About OSD ManTech

The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) Program seeks to enhance the national security of the United States by furthering advanced manufacturing technologies and processes through joint, interagency, and public-private collaborations. Located within the Science and Technology Futures Program under the Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the OSD ManTech Program focuses heavily on satisfying the manufacturing technology needs for the DoD’s critical technology areas. These areas include Biotechnology, Quantum Science, Future Generation Wireless Technology (FutureG), Advanced Materials, Trusted AI and Autonomy, Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems, Microelectronics, Space Technology, Renewable Energy Generation and Storage, Advanced Computing and Software, Human-Machine Interfaces, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, and Integrated Sensing and Cyber.

About USD(R&E)

The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) is the Chief Technology Officer of the Department of Defense. The USD(R&E) champions research, science, technology, engineering, and innovation to maintain the United States military’s technological advantage. Learn more at www.cto.mil, follow us on Twitter @DoDCTO, or visit us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/ousdre.

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Ocean State Innovations Announces They Are Now Selling ITW Military Products

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, RI – October 26, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a leading textile provider, announced their new offering of ITW Military Products. ITW has been providing innovative products to the US Military since 1853. Divisions such as Nexus, Fastex, and Military Products are known throughout the world for their history of Quality and Innovation.

Throughout the years, ITW’s breadth of engineered products has expanded exponentially. Now these products and associated technologies are being targeted at value added opportunities in the Military and Defense industries.

ITW Military Products produces engineered and innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

OSI President, Bryan Boulis, said “We are so proud that ITW has chosen Ocean State Innovations to be a re-seller of ITW Military Products. Ocean State Innovations is committed to maintaining a large inventory and providing on time deliveries along with ITW quality to all our customers.”

For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com

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National Safety Apparel Realigns Business Units, Forms Military Division for DRIFIRE & Wild Things

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

National Safety Apparel, the parent company of DRIFIRE and Wild Things, was founded in 1935. DRIFIRE recently hosted an event on the USS Midway establishing DRIFIRE as the leading brand for all of National Safety Apparel. Not just the tactical side of the brand which most SSD readers are familiar with, but the parts of the company which produce uniforms like FR Hy vis, Rainwear and Daily Wear for industrial workers join FR Base Layers and Military uniforms under DRIFIRE.

While planning for the Mission Red event on the Midway, NSA found that they actually made clothing for the workers producing the steel that Newport News Shipbuilding used to build the USS Midway.

Today under the NSA Military division, there are two military brands, DRIFIRE, and Wild Things which are fully committed to COTS military apparel manufacturing.

NSA continues to invest in their factories, making Berry Amendment-compliant clothing and textiles right here in America.

Some recent achievements:

• DRIFIRE FORTREX was recently selected in the combat shirt and pant of choice for one of America’s most prominent allies.

• FORTREX was also approved for the IAE program. Several F22 Raptor fighter pilots have been outfitted with F35 pilots next in line.

• True to DRIFIRE heritage, they recently released a new line of 4-way stretch FR self-extinguishing and temperature-regulating base layers. (Body heat is absorbed into the fabric while active, stored, and then released during a static state)

• The DRIFIRE advanced high-performance fabric team has accomplished FORTREX stretch technology for the first time. The patented FORTREX stretch woven fabric will change the game of advanced high-performance and flame-resistant combat shirts, pants, flight suits, and many more products in the future.

One thing the brand learned during the COVID-19 outbreak was adaptability. Not only did they rely more heavily on their investment in US manufacturing, but also learned to use it in new ways. Consequently, as they move into FY23 and beyond, they create the ability to mobilize our factories even more than today to support a surge due to any unforeseen conflict or crises and be ready to serve those who serve us.

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GORE-TEX Stretch Fabric Technology

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

During last week’s AUSA event GORE-TEX brand outfitted three mannequins with jackets made from their GORE-TEX Stretch Fabric Technology which retains the water and wind proof breathable characteristics of Gore’s ePTFe material but adds the ability to stretch.

This offers an adaptive fit that reduces air gaps and leads to a more optimized design with less bulk. This means a garment with a more tailored fit can be worn with underlayers without going up a size. It will also move with the wearer. An added bonus is that the fabric improves the garment’s evaporative resistance and increases breathability by 25%.

It was an excellent means to demonstrate how verstaile a shell garment made from the GORE-TEX Stretch fabric is. It can be worn under armor, or over it, fully protecting the gear from
invelement weather.

www.goretexprofessional.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Tubes Accessories

Friday, October 14th, 2022

FirstSpear incorporates Tubes into many of the pockets and attachments seen throughout the suite of products. In this week’s Friday Focus, we’re sharing a number of capabilities FirstSpear Tubes offers.

The FirstSpear Tubes Attachment Accessory revolutionizes pocket attachment. The hook backed Tube Attachment Accessory allows a 4” Male Tube to be placed in multiple locations, allowing attachment of any FirstSpear pouch with Tubes attachment.

The Shaw Concepts RAID Pouch V1 is an abdominal hanger style pouch that attaches to Plate Carriers and Chest Rigs. The RAID Pouch is the first of its kind to incorporate a FirstSpear Tubes® to quickly remove the pouch from the user’s body/kit for greater ease of use as well as for passing off. The pouch features its unique Tubes® attachment, a Hook & Loop VELCRO® flap, internal elastic bands for storage, clamshell opening w/YKK zippers, Elastic Tourniquet Sleeve on the bottom, front Loop Velcro Field for ID Patches, front Shockcord Lashing for Gloves & Tourniquets, and more. The RAID Pouch V1 is Berry Compliant and manufactured in the USA by First Spear, LLC.

The FirstSpear Tubes Belt Mount Accessory provides a modular option for Tubes Compatible pockets and pouches. Designed with a rear hook and loop closure system that secures the Belt Mount in place. It will work on belts that are up to 2″ in width.

The FirstSpear Tubes Dump Pouch has several great features. The Tube attachment allows for rapid attachment and detachment. A formed open top allows for easy dropping and reaching of gear and, when utilized, a drawstring closure keeps items secure.

The Tubes Gas Mask Pouch allows the user a quick and efficient attach and detach option. The wide opening featuring a secure SR Buckle is designed for rapid stowing and removal of a gas mask.

Visit FirstSpear to find all the gear and apparel for America’s Warfighter.

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AUSA 22 – GORE-TEX PYRAD Refueler Suit

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

GORE-TEX PYRAD is a flame retardant fabric; a self-extinguishing technology that provides durable protection against flash fire exposure while remaining highly breathable, water resistant, and windproof. It’s used to make the Fuel Handler 2-Piece Suit worn by Soldiers and Marines.

In one of the most effective displays I’ve seen, WL Gore & Associates have showcased an example of what this garment looks like after a flame test.

As you can see, the material chars, but remains intact and protects the wearer from direct burns. It is also self-extinguishing. In addition to FR protection, the wearer also benefits from a breathable, water and windproof GORE-TEX shell.

To see a video of GORE-TEX PYRAD in action, go here.

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