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Every purchase of a Gen2 D740 or D760 White Phosphor scope will come with a free binocular while supplies last.
Tango Down has just provided us imagery of their recently finished Vickers Tactical floorplates for S&W M&P 9mm magazines. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
1947 LLC. has announced that they are now distributing MultiCam Alpine fabric in 500D Cordura (ideal for gear) and 2 oz. textured Patriot Lite nylon (ideal for overwhites and pack covers). Alpine webbing will soon follow.
To request a price list and order form, visit 1947llc.com/#pricing
The Program Manager-Special Operations Forces Survival, Support & Equipment Systems (PM-SOF SSES) office at the U.S. Army Soldier Research Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA is seeking information regarding a modular glove system as a possible replacement to the current system (now in Mod 2) in use since the mid-2000s.
As a base line the current system consists of the following:
1. light weight anti contact liner glove
2. Combat glove
3. Mid weight waterproof glove
4. Cold weather glove with removable liner
5. Extreme cold mitten with removable liner
Note: The combat glove is independent from this system RFI, and should not be part of the planned response.
Outdoor Research Modular Glove System, Generation II: Firebrand Mitt (top left), Firebrand Glove (top right), Poseidon Glove (bottom left), Overlord Shorty (bottom center), Hurricane Glove (bottom right).
The RFI describes the Modular Glove System:
The purpose of the system is to provide cold, wind and wet weather protection down to a threshold of -20 and an objective of -40f. (While wearing extreme cold clothing such as protective combat uniform or extreme cold weather clothing system) The system shall be versatile and adaptable to changing weather conditions including, temperate cold, wet cold, and freezing conditions. The system shall be versatile allowing interchange of components to meet mission needs i.e operating radios, computers and weapon systems. It shall consist of no more than six layers including shell liners. The system shall have touch screen capability on layers intended as outer wear.
The system shall maintain protection from cold from -20 (threshold) -40 (objective), for 60 minutes or longer with light activity such as walking unencumbered.
Maintain waterproof breathable hand protection from +45 down to 0 with use of hand warmers and or liners. Providing a waterproof breathable shell that is separable from insulation to allow users various insulations adaptable to environment and activity.
It is desired that all insulation be removable to expedite drying time and allow users to swap insulated liners when wet as well as to increase system versatility.
Flame resistance or no melt/no drip are not required but desired performance fit/tactility, durability, moisture wicking performance is more important than flame resistance or no melt no drip.
The system must come in various sizes to fit the 5th to 95th percentile, there is no limit to the number of sizes to meet this requirement.
They are also seeking anti contact/combat gloves for test and evaluation purposes and would like the following information:
Weight, per pair size med
Sizes available:
Materials used in construction:
Colors and or patterns available.
Cost per system and component.
Manufacturers must be capable of supplying 40 pairs of gloves suitable for testing and prototype evaluation. There is no color requirement for the testing material; any readily available material may be utilized. Materials must be available in earth or subdued colors and meeting NIR. All materials use must be capable of being printed in AOR 1, AOR 2 and Multicam meeting both NIR and visual requirements. Materials must also meet the requirements of the Berry Amendment, 10 USC 2533a. Manufacturers who believe they have product(s) capable of meeting the above requirements are requested to submit 1 pair and a short summary including test report(s) showing performance characteristics of the material (no more than 5 pages total) describing their products’ capabilities in each of these areas, by the date noted below. The five (5) page summary must include Company name and address, point of contact with phone number, DUNS number, Cage Code and a statement regarding any small business designation (if applicable).
Interested vendors have until 30 April, 2015 to respond. Please visit www.fbo.gov for full details.
UK-based PILGRIM has developed what they call the TACSAC Covert Chest Rig. Designed to appear and function as a vehicle go bag, the TACSAC can quickly transform into a Chest Rig by releasing and pulling down zip pulls on the bag. The loose flaps fold behind the bag and secure with Velcro.
With the contents of the bag secured to the webbing, it can also be used as a general purpose bag. It’s also small enough to fit within a vehicle footwell for quick access if the vehicle comes under contact.
PILGRIM states the TACSAC can be made in any color or material to help break up the profile of the end user. The TACSAC has recently been made in Black, Coyote Tan, and MultiCam.
www.alwaysalittlefurther.co.uk
Ops-Core will be attending Modern Day Marine South, Booth #317, displaying their latest products to prospective customers. Marine South is taking place at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22-23.
Wilcox – Made in Australia.
A major milestone occurred today, when Graeme Bulte CEO and Founder of Melbourne based company Aquaterro, presented Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott with the very first Wilcox product “Made in Australia”.
Wilcox Industries is a leading American defense products manufacturer from New Hampshire, who specializes in advanced manufacturing, computer aided design and rapid manufacturing. Wilcox is well known as a provider of equipment of the highest quality and specification to Special Forces, law enforcement and other military clients.
Wilcox and Aquaterro are currently in the middle of delivering on a significant contract for Night Vision Mounting Systems to the Australian Defense Force (ADF) as part of a multi-million dollar night vision capability upgrade for the Australian soldier.
“Wilcox Industries Pty Ltd” an Australian Company, was recently incorporated as a stand-alone Joint Venture between Wilcox Industries and Aquaterro, in order to expand the supply chain and global footprint of Wilcox, and to more closely mirror the kind of rapid customer response and operator focus that Wilcox provides for its U.S. customers.
“Wilcox understands that in order to succeed in Australia and the region, it needs to have a footprint and investment in Australia” said Graeme Bulte, “ and we are committed to bringing that customer focus and capability, along with the advanced manufacturing jobs opportunity it represents, to Melbourne”.
The Australian Made Wilcox EF1500 rail allows for accessories such as laser aiming devices to be securely fitted to Australian Army rifles.
The new “Wilcox EF1500 Exo-Skeleton Rail” is destined to be the first of many success stories as these close USA-Australian allies grow this cooperation across the Pacific in support of our soldiers and the growth of advanced manufacturing jobs.
