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SOFWERX – SBIR 25.4 Pre-release: Aviation Goggle Mount & Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device

February 7th, 2025

The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for the technology area of interest:

Special Areas of Interest
Phase I:
SOCOM254-003: Aviation Goggle Mount

The objective of this topic is to research and develop an innovative Aviation Goggle Mount capability that will be employed on various aviator helmets with various night vision goggle systems (i.e. AN/AVS-6 and Wide Field of View Aviation Goggles (WFOVAG) and shall interface with an Aviation Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) mount that is used by Special Operations Forces.

Direct to Phase II:
SOCOM254-D002: Operator Portable Oxygen Generation Device

The objective of this topic is to develop applied research toward an innovative capability to improve oxygen therapy at point-of-need in an austere pre-hospital environment. The goal is to develop a field instrument that is rugged, compact, and able to provide oxygen to patients and oxygen generation capabilities as far-forward as possible to reduce the need for oxygen cylinders.

SOFWERX will host a virtual Q&A session for the areas of interest on 18 February at 2:00 PM ET.

Click Here to RSVP (RSVP NLT 17 February 2025 11:59 PM ET)
Submit your proposal: (Submissions open 26 February 2025 12:00PM ET (Noon))

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Nevada Department of Public Safety – Highway Patrol Division Selects KGM Suppressors R556A2 for Patrol Rifles

February 7th, 2025

For Immediate Release – February 6, 2025 – KGM Suppressors is proud to announce that the Nevada Department of Public Safety – Highway Patrol Division has selected the KGM R556A2 suppressor for deployment across its law enforcement divisions. This selection underscores KGM’s commitment to providing superior sound suppression, recoil mitigation, and operational efficiency to law enforcement professionals. The R556A2 was chosen after extensive evaluation and are currently being fielded across the state.

“We are honored to support the Nevada Highway Patrol by equipping their rifles with our suppressors,” said Bill Bracken, Director of Government Business Development at KGM Technologies. “The R556A2 provides a great mix of performance enhancements through sound, flash, and recoil reduction, with minimal impact to the host rifle. The use of suppressors on duty rifles is being recognized as a safety and performance enhancing tool to ensure officers can accomplish their mission safely and effectively.”

KGM Suppressors is a leading provider of advanced firearm suppressors for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications. Based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, KGM Suppressors is committed to delivering superior performance, durability, and reliability in every product. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, KGM Suppressors continues to lead the way in the evolution of firearm suppressor technology. For more information, visit www.kgm-tech.com.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: USA Performance Briefs w / Fly

February 7th, 2025

The FirstSpear USA PERFORMANCE BRIEFS W/FLY are built for all-day comfort and maximum support, keeping you cool and confident no matter where the day—or night—takes you.

Crafted in the USA with 100% American materials, these briefs are Berry Compliant and designed for those who demand performance and quality from their “berries”. The ultra-lightweight flex grid blend of 90% polyester and 10% spandex stretches with your every move, hugging your body in all the right places.

Moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties ensure you’ll stay dry and fresh, even when things start heating up. The low-profile, brushed elastic waistband stays put, so you never have to worry about adjusting and the enhanced front panel provides extra room and support where you need it most.

The fly adds functionality, so you’re always ready when the moment strikes. Flat seam technology eliminates chafing, making these briefs perfect for long days or long nights. The USA PERFORMANCE BRIEFS W/ FLY are available in a 2-pack (one graphite, one black) or a 4-pack (two graphite, two black), you can choose the perfect set to match your op.

FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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Army G-9, Team Bliss Open DOD’s first 3D-Printed Barracks

February 7th, 2025

FORT BLISS, Texas — The “Home of America’s Tank Division” now houses the Defense Department’s first 3D-printed barracks.

Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff, G-9 (Installations), and Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, his senior enlisted adviser, joined 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Garrison leaders for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 29, 2025.

The facilities on West Bliss are one of two new sites at Fort Bliss featuring this innovative military infrastructure. They are the first 3D-printed structures to comply with the Defense Department’s updated Unified Facilities Criteria, a mandate updated annually that provides construction guidance DOD-wide and now reflects standards for additive manufacturing, or 3D-printed, facilities.

According to ICON, an Austin, Texas, company that spearheaded the project, the buildings each encompass 5,700 square feet. When construction began in 2024, these barracks were the largest planned 3D-printed structures in the Western Hemisphere.

In total, three buildings were opened at Fort Bliss: two in the Pershing Heights area and one at Camp McGregor on the Fort Bliss Training Complex in New Mexico.

The project was completed with assistance from the Fort Bliss Garrison Directorate of Public Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who were essential in ensuring the safety certifications of these privately built structures.

The newly opened facilities will initially house troops deploying to Fort Bliss in support of the installation’s Mobilization Force Generation Installation mission. Fort Bliss processes and trains approximately 70,000 service members annually, with support from Army Reserve and National Guard units that deploy to Fort Bliss for annual rotations.

The new barracks at Fort Bliss can house up to 56 Soldiers per building. The Pershing Heights facilities will be first used by the 382nd Military Police Detachment, an Army Reserve unit from Massachusetts, which will be heading to Fort Bliss in support of the MFGI mission.

The 3D-printing, or additive manufacturing, process begins with designing the facility using computer-aided design (CAD) software. The barracks design was then virtually sliced into horizontal layers and vertically rejoined.

The barracks were built with ICON’s Vulcan printer, a five-ton, gantry-style 3D printer that stands almost 16 feet tall and 47 feet wide. The machine uses a proprietary concrete-based material called Lavacrete, which can be tailored to local environmental conditions, including humidity and temperature, ensuring optimal performance and aesthetic appeal.

Wilson served with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss from 2008 to 2010 as the 121st Brigade Support Battalion commander shortly after the division moved its headquarters from Ansbach, Germany, to El Paso, Texas.

He recalled the borderland as “one of the warmest and most welcoming communities I had ever been a part of in my 38 years of service, both as an enlisted Soldier and a commissioned officer.”

The Army G-9 oversees Army housing, military construction and infrastructure investment, child care, energy and water security, resilience and sustainability, installation environmental management and stewardship, and other installation-related concerns.

“The great senator Robert Francis Kennedy once said, ‘Do not look at things and wonder why, dream new ideas and say ‘why not?’” Wilson said. “We’re here today because many people dreamed of new ideas and said ‘why not,’ and that’s why we’re delivering this state-of-the-art facility to the Army today.

“Fort Bliss is not only a military installation; it’s a cornerstone of our nation’s defense and a symbol of resilience, strength, and enduring commitment to our nation—a place of growth and transformation. This post has evolved with the times, embracing new technologies, new strategies, and new ways of serving our country,” he said. “So, it’s fitting that we gather here today to open new barracks that embody the same spirit of evolution and progress.”

By David Poe

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Multi-Billion-Euro Contract: Rheinmetall Successful with TaWAN LBO for the Bundeswehr – Digitalisation of the Armed Forces Is Picking Up Speed

February 6th, 2025

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract in another important large-scale project for the Bundeswehr in the field of digitalisation. As the prime contractor, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH will be responsible for setting up an integrated communication network, the so-called ‘Tactical Wide Area Network for Land Based Operations’ (TaWAN LBO). The volume of the awarded framework-contract for a deployable, platform-based communication/directional radio management system is worth several billion Euro.

The framework-contract for the procurement of TaWAN LBO has a term of 10 years and was signed by representatives of the Federal Office for the Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) and Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH.

At the same time, an initial order worth €1.88bn gross was placed under the framework-contract to equip a division of the Bundeswehr. Delivery of this communications network will take place between the end of 2026 and the end of 2029.

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG: “We are thankful for the great trust that the Bundeswehr is placing in us regarding its ambitious digitalization efforts. Now that the Bundeswehr will be receiving TaWAN LBO and D-LBO from a single source, the conditions for a synchronized coordination concerning the introduction of both systems are given. It is our ambition to provide the Bundeswehr with a seamless and reliable communication network within the given timeframe – one which can be considered a flagship of digitalisation in Germany”.

The core function of TaWAN LBO is to provide an open transport network for Federated Mission Networking (FMN) based on Protected Core Network (PCN) to connect the forward tactical D-LBO networks to the rear-echelon core network CIR. Following the contracts awarded at the end of 2024 as part of the Bundeswehr’s Digitalised Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) programme, TaWAN LBO will be a further milestone for the end-to-end command capabilities of the armed forces. In connection with D-LBO, the TaWAN LBO network is to ensure connectivity deep into the rear area at high data rates.

As part of the TaWAN LBO project, Rheinmetall is also supplying protected 8×8 HX trucks from Rheinmetall MAN, which serve as carrier vehicles for the large directional radio systems and are equipped with mobile high extendable antenna masts.

One of the vehicles will hold the mast system, another will carry the 20-foot functional container with workstations, servers and other equipment. Rheinmetall MAN will be delivering a total of 102 vehicles.

Other vehicle platforms are used in conjunction with smaller mobile extendable antenna masts (small directional radio system). A software-based directional radio management system is part of the overall solution which will ensure the functionality of the directional radio system, and can be used to plan and execute operations.

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KRDA Launches Capital Campaign to Fund Its Mission to Promote, Protect Fort Knox

February 6th, 2025

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – The Knox Regional Development Alliance (KRDA) launched its capital campaign to fund the organization through 2030 during its recent annual meeting of investors. The non-profit, funded through private and public sector investments, is the only organization dedicated to promoting and protecting Fort Knox and growing the defense sector economy in the region.

Luke Schmidt, a Hardin County native and CEO of L.B. Schmidt and Associates, is co-chairing the KRDA capital campaign with Marilyn Ford, KRDA’s outgoing board chair and City President of Kentucky’s Heartland Region for WesBanco. During the meeting, Schmidt encouraged the assembled investors to continue their support of KRDA.

According to Schmidt, the campaign’s goal is to secure $2.25 million in pledges to fund five years of operations beginning in 2026. Schmidt spoke of the importance of Fort Knox and having an organization like KRDA, proactively working to protect its tremendous impact on our regional economy.

“For more than a century, Fort Knox has fueled this region’s economy and helped us weather global economic downturns better than most,” Schmidt said. “Fort Knox’s $1.3 billion in annual payroll and $5.6 billion in annual economic impact are second to none in this region. It is imperative we do all we can as a community to promote it, protect it and grow defense-related business in the region. KRDA has been doing that now for almost a decade with great success.”

Schmidt pointed to several indicators of success since KRDA was established – most notably that Fort Knox’s annual payroll and annual economic impact have more than doubled.

In addition, the post has gained several new missions, including V Corps Headquarters, the Command Assessment Program (CAP), and a new three-star headquarters in Recruiting Command. These three missions alone have brought nearly 1,000 new jobs.

“The KRDA team always credits the leadership of Fort Knox and its dedicated workforce for putting the installation in a position to gain these missions, as they should. But we also know that KRDA’s advocacy, our community’s support, and the region’s overall quality of place make Fort Knox more competitive when these opportunities arise,” said Schmidt. “Competition for new missions is high and KRDA helps make sure we do all we can as a community to position the installation for continued growth.”

KRDA CEO retired Colonel Lance O’Bryan knows first-hand the importance of community support. In his last assignment before retirement, O’Bryan was the Fort Knox Garrison Commander. This assignment is comparable to that of a mayor or city manager.

“This community helps set the installation apart from others,” O’Bryan said. “Whether it’s limiting encroachment, providing career opportunities to military spouses and transitioning service members, or fostering partnerships that are mutually beneficial to the community and the installation, we want to be the very best.”

O’Bryan also spoke about the potential for another round of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) or mission changes associated with the new federal administration’s government efficiency efforts.

“Because of the installation’s capacity, energy resilience and security, we consider Fort Knox well-suited for growth,” said O’Bryan. “But it’s imperative we have the resources in place to mount a strong advocacy effort in the event the federal government decides to move in this direction. We also regularly share the Fort Knox story with stakeholders and decisionmakers at all levels of government to help keep Fort Knox top of mind. “

Schmidt called KRDA the go-to community organization for all things Fort Knox, emphasizing that its operations and grassroots funding model serves as a national example for defense community organizations. He also commended KRDA’s strong fiscal oversight.

“I have served on several boards and can honestly say I have never seen a level of financial stewardship like that of KRDA. They run a lean operation and it’s tremendous what they have accomplished,” said Schmidt. “I had the privilege of chairing their last capital campaign and am proud to co-chair this campaign with Marilyn.”

During the meeting, O’Bryan also thanked the current board and investors for their support.

“Thanks to our investors, we are able to dedicate ourselves fully to our mission each and every day,” he said.

In closing the annual meeting, Marilyn Ford explained why Wesbanco supports KRDA.

“Investing in KRDA is an investment in the future of our community,” said Ford. “Their efforts ensure that Fort Knox remains a strong economic engine for our region, creating jobs and driving growth. The return on investment is clear—supporting KRDA means supporting economic stability and opportunity for businesses and families alike.”

To learn more about KRDA, their mission, and how to participate in the capital campaign, visit growknox.org.

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MRIGlobal Awarded GSA OASIS+ Contract Provides Government Customers with Vetted Contractor Access

February 6th, 2025

Kansas City, Mo.: (Feb. 5, 2025) – MRIGlobal is pleased to announce its award of the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under the Research & Development domain. With more than 80 years of experience supporting the United States government, MRIGlobal is well-positioned to continue delivering integrated and multi-disciplinary solutions in defense, health surveillance, and health diagnostics.

“For more than eight decades, our scientific researchers and engineers have created breakthroughs to meet the needs of our customers and contribute to national security. Our expertise in global health surveillance, disease diagnostics, chemical and biological threat detection, and emerging infectious disease response has served as a critical asset to the United States government,” said Dr. Ian. M. Colrain, President & CEO, MRIGlobal. “This GSA OASIS+ contract award ensures that we will continue providing innovative solutions to these and other important challenges, and we are now able to do so more efficiently and effectively than ever.”

Administered by the GSA, OASIS+ is a government-wide, multi-award, IDIQ contract vehicle that supports federal agencies’ procurement requirements for services-based solutions. This contract is available for use by all Federal agencies. The contract provides Federal agencies with vetted, highly qualified contractors; a flexible, expandable domain-based structure; a 10-year order period; no contract dollar ceiling and no cap on awards, and price evaluation at the contract level. Requirements can be included that are performed in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations, for complex commercial or non-commercial services, and for any contract type.

“Having been vetted by the GSA as a highly qualified contractor means that we’ve demonstrated our capabilities and experience in serving our government customers,” said Michelle Rodrigues, Vice President, Government Business Development. “Receiving this OASIS+ award contract is recognition of the quality of scientific and engineering research our teams have performed for those customers, and the positive impact our solutions have had on society.”

Administered by the General Services Administration (GSA), OASIS+ is a government-wide, multiple award, IDIQ contract vehicle that allows government customers to acquire a range of non-IT services from government vendors. For easy access to MRIGlobal’s OASIS+ contract vehicle, including awarded CLINS, visit www.mriglobal.org/contract-vehicles.

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TacJobs – VP of Mil/LE and International Sales at Desertech

February 6th, 2025

Department

Sales

Employment Type

Full time

Compensation

$50,000-$60,000 Salary

The Vice President of Mil/LE and International Sales is responsible for managing all of Desert Tech’s international sales and any domestic military and law enforcement sales. This includes managing and developing relationships with overseas distributors, domestic exporters, brokers, agents and any military or law enforcement departments. The VP of Mil/LE and International Sales will be responsible to develop revenues, fully saturate our product in all applicable market segments, grow the business to ensure our market leadership position, explore new business opportunities, and establish strategic partnerships.?The VP of Mil/LE and International Sales will be held accountable for achieving sales goals, meeting daily, weekly and monthly behavior requirements and logging sales activity in Salesforce CRM.

Position Requirements:

Sell existing products and launch new products into the assigned territory.

Travel on sales trips globally as necessary.

Meet number of behavior requirements for customer interactions daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.

Enter customer activity in Salesforce CRM daily.

Analyze and develop new customers and opportunities within their market segment.

Protect, maintain, and enforce our current position in the market.

Develop and close sales opportunities.

Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of Desert Tech and its products.

Support and execute demos for Mil/LE/International opportunities to build DT brand awareness and close deals and tenders.

Provide training and customer service to existing customers that increase Desert Tech product knowledge and ability to convey the Desert Tech product “story.”

Leverage customer knowledge to identify business growth opportunities in the market sector.

Leverage broker/agent relationships to be included in applicable military tenders

Coordinate with the Director, Commercial Sales and VP, Sales & Marketing to ensure the proper products are being built to forecast to maintain competitive lead times.

Coordinate with the Director, Commercial Sales and VP, Sales & Marketing on priorities in the market for product design activity, demo support and customer support.?

Foster strong relationships with internal program execution teams and current customers to promote follow-on business

Work with the Director, Commercial Sales and VP, Sales & Marketing on new product requirements, performance specifications, pricing and market positioning.

Work with Director, Commercial Sales and Chief Compliance Officer to submit required documents for international exports and process licenses in an efficient manner.

Logging and reconciling business expenses.

Major Qualifications:

Experience- (3 + years in a similar role while exceeding goals)

Military background and/or military sales knowledge.

Long range precision rifle experience and passion, live fire demo experience.

Proven to perform in a position that requires some travel.?

History of winning and ability to articulate what worked to win.

Experience in maintaining a documented and prioritized pipeline.

Experience with managing yearly budgets for resources, sales expenses, and bid and proposal efforts. Experience with managing sales quotas and other sales incentives.

Solid instinct for assessing customers, competitors and potential partners. He or she must be able to quickly separate serious prospects from a large number of business contacts.

Excellent relationship building skills both internally (division and corporate levels) and with external customers/agencies.

Exhibit high levels of persistence, proactive, superior attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, and individual should demonstrate the following.

Achievement Focus?– Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.? Measures self against standard of excellence.? Recognizes and acts on opportunities.? Sets and achieves challenging goals.? Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Adaptability?– Accepts criticism and feedback.?Adapts to changes in the work environment.?Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.? Manages competing demands.

Communications?– Exhibits good listening and comprehension.? Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form.? Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.? Keeps others adequately informed.?Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Customer Service?– Displays courtesy and sensitivity.? Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.? Meets commitments.?Responds promptly to customer needs.? Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Problem Solving?– Develops alternative solutions.?Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.?Identifies problems in a timely manner.? Resolves problems in early stages.? Works well within group problem solving situations.

Sales Skills?– Achieves sales goals.? Initiates new contacts.? Maintains customer satisfaction.?Maintains records and promptly submits information.? Overcomes objections with persuasion and persistence.

Management/Leadership Skills?– Unifies team members to a common objective.? Delegates tasks and assists individuals through accountability to achieving the goal.? Leads by example to team members.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience?– BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Business.? A minimum of two years of experience in client relationship management.? Must work well in a fast paced, team environment.

Language Ability?– Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.? Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.?Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.

Mathematical Ability?– Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.? Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability?– Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.? Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

$50,000-$60,000 Salary +Commissions

On Target Earnings $75,000-$80,000

Apply here: deserttech.bamboohr.com/careers/72

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