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Case Study: BERG Purpose-Built Shelter Systems Decrease Spend and Increase Mission Readiness

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CUSTOMER PROFILE:

National Guard Unit

This particular unit of the Army National Guard is comprised of part-time citizen soldiers tasked to function as more of an operational force than a reserve. Best described as innovative, this unit is known for conducting extensive research on solutions to long-term problems and have worked with ADS over the last 3 years to implement BERG expandable and non-expandable shelter systems.

THE CHALLENGE:

Expensive and Time-Intensive Medical Care

The customer acknowledged that their existing plan to meet the requirements of their annual Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) were both expensive and inefficient. While this unit had medics trained in PHA standards and protocols, they were outsourcing medical and dental care services to contractors and civilian groups. In addition to paying for services they could provide with existing resources, some of the care facilities were not local, requiring soldiers to incur extended time out of the office and travel-related expenses to attend their PHA-related appointments.

THE PROPOSED SOLUTION:

A Purpose-Built, Portable Care Solution

BERG shelter systems offer customers the perfect blend of flexibility and capability as a mobile, towable and transportable self-sustaining operational space. Their basic non-expandable, Conex-based shelter systems are available in a variety of sizes. For those looking for a more dynamic solution, BERG also offers their E2S2 line of expandable shelter systems.

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Both shelter systems are highly portable, can be loaded and offloaded by forklift or crane, and can be transported by flatbed or Palletized Load System (PLS). They also can be set up by two people in 15 minutes or less, allowing for soldiers to grow their skill sets and increase readiness more efficiently, saving both time and resources. Finally, BERG and ADS can work with customers to tailor any of their shelter systems with specific workspace, storage, equipment and supply configurations while adhering to DoD engineering and safety equipment regulations — creating a true mission-driven solution.

As it pertains to state rules and requirements, BERG shelter systems are considered a mobile structure (rather than a fixed structure), which in this instance, provided some much-needed budgetary flexibility. Since the shelter is self-deploying and can be set up by two people in 15 minutes or less it allows for soldiers to grow their skill sets and increase readiness more efficiently, saving both time and resources

By adopting a mixture of expandable and non-expandable BERG shelter systems, customers can achieve additional capability to meet concurrent readiness demands, including medical, dental, hearing, administration, operations and classroom training.

THE RESULT:

Increased Mission Readiness and Decreased Costs

After reviewing procedures and time spent in accomplishing medical, hearing and dental readiness requirements, the National Guard customer invested in eight customized BERG E2S2 expandable shelters and four 20’ Conex non-expandable shelters systems, each designed to provide care to 500+ soldiers. Of the eight E2S2s, two were outfitted to conduct PHAs, two for dental exams, and three for Administration & Operations. All four of the 20’ Conex shelter systems were dedicated to administering hearing tests.

Once ADS, BERG and the customer worked through product development, the customer elected to purchase them through the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Tailored Logistics Support Program (TLSP) contract. This IDIQ contract is scope-driven, simple to use, quick from submission to award, and accepts MILSTRIPs and MIPRs. For this requirement, the approval of funds and award through the TLSP contract took 30-45 days, and the solutions were produced and delivered to the customer within 60-90 days.

Every brigade in the National Guard has a Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) that supports Basic Combat Training (BCT). The addition of BERG shelter systems enabled this unit’s BSB to provide field maintenance and medical support more efficiently throughout training exercises without interruption to training while reducing overall costs.

In conclusion, the adoption of the BERG purpose-built expandable and non-expandable shelter systems resulted in tremendous cost, time and resource savings, as well as increased efficiency in skill set development and additional budgetary funds to invest in medical and dental requirements for the National Guard soldiers.

For more information on BERG shelter systems or other customized solutions to support your mission, contact a knowledgeable ADS Representative at 866-845-3012 or fill out the information form below and we will be in touch with you within 1 business day.

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ADS Inc. is a leading value-added logistics and supply chain solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. ADS is a Top 50 Department of Defense Contractor and Gold Tier supplier for the Defense Logistics Agency. The company is focused on solving customers’ challenges by providing the best product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and legendary customer service.

Aug 19
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Energy Efficiency: Save Fuel, Save Money

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By: Patrick Shipp, Category Manager, Energy Efficiency

Throughout U.S. history, the logistics of war have been as important as the men and women serving on the front lines. From General Washington’s long winter at Valley Forge to the treacherous mountains of Afghanistan, uninterrupted access to ammunition, food, and fuel remains a critical component of mission success.

While the delivery of ammunition and food can be conducted through airborne operations, and their consumption can be regulated, the requirement for always-on power solutions presents a unique problem. Communications, surveillance and environmental systems require the use of generators resulting in 24/7 consumption of fuel. Delivery of fuel cannot be impaired, and its conservation can have a dramatic impact on both budget and logistics.

Today’s Warfighter is using more electricity than any other time in our history. Individually, a Soldier now carries as much weight in batteries as he previously carried in water and ammunition. At the unit level, an operations center is using as much power as your average three-bedroom home. Today most communications equipment, lighting, environmental control units, TVs, monitors, and projectors all rely on a diesel fuel powered generator parked outside the tent. As the footprint grows, and that Tactical Operations Center becomes a base camp with billeting, kitchens, hygiene, motor pools, and additional C4ISR, power requirements grow exponentially. And all of this operates day and night, seven days a week.

Providing power has traditionally been left to diesel fueled generators, running continuously with scheduled maintenance intervals. These maintenance intervals require that additional generators be on hand to provide power to critical systems during downtime. Refueling and maintenance often reduces the Warfighter’s period of rest, which can lead to diminished performance when it counts.

Within the world of expeditionary power generation, teams of engineers work tirelessly to identify and provide solutions to our Warfighter’s energy needs. Tents with solar shades can reduce the heat from the sun. Rigid shelters designed with insulated walls keep comfortable temperatures in, and extreme temperatures out. Upgrading to more efficient compressors and Environmental Control Units with variable speed control fans can reduce consumption by several thousand watts, while still providing the same level of air conditioning. Replacing fluorescent lights with LEDs can save 20-30 watts with each bulb. LEDs also produce less heat, so cooling requirements are significantly reduced. All of these things can reduce reliance on fuel deliveries in austere environments.

Advances in power generation have also reduced the Warfighter’s reliance on fuel deliveries. Hybrid power systems with intelligent power management may be used to provide the required amount of power, while reducing fuel consumption, emissions, and noise. With the inclusion of a power management unit, batteries, and renewable power generation, there is no limit to the duration of mission without fuel resupply. These systems can be scaled to support the individual and team, up to supporting an entire basecamp with several hundred residents.

At ADS Inc., we have the ability to provide the right-sized power, right now. Our team of experts work directly with customers and manufacturers to provide solutions based not only on current needs but expected ones. From integrating existing power generation equipment into hybrid systems, to creating cutting-edge technology in response to new mission requirements, our purpose is your mission.

For more information about how ADS can help you address your energy efficiency challenges check out this solutions story, fill out the form below or contact your ADS Sales Representative today.

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For immediate assistance, call us toll-free at 866.845.3012. Have a question or need a quote? Email us at customercare@adsinc.gurumediadev.com or contact us and we’ll respond within 24 hours.

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Patrick Shipp came to ADS from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, where he was a Presidential Management Fellow after receiving his Masters in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. As ADS’s Energy Category Manager, he is responsible for finding solutions to our customer’s power needs – whether they include improving energy resiliency in theater with innovative power generation and smart grid technology or transitioning those operational energy efficiencies to a garrison environment. Patrick and the Business Development team are focused on helping small businesses and government leaders alike meet Congressional and Executive mandates to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

ADS Inc. is a leading value-added logistics and supply chain solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. ADS is a Top 50 Department of Defense Contractor and Gold Tier supplier for the Defense Logistics Agency. The company is focused on solving customers’ challenges by providing the best product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and legendary customer service.

Aug 09
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Active Shooter Impact on Law Enforcement Response Training & Preparedness

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WHAT DEFINES AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION? 

As it relates to law enforcement, an “active shooter” situation is described as one in which a shooting is in progress and typical law enforcement protocols may be affected in terms of methods used for responding to the incident. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the “active” aspect of the term implies both law enforcement and the bystander have the potential to affect the outcome based on their responses. (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2013)  According to a study released by the FBI in 2013, Law enforcement and an active shooter exchanged gunfire upon their arrival to the scene in 45 out of the 160 active shooter situations throughout 2000 – 2013.

Nearly half of the shooter involved officer deaths in this study were due to being under fire in open spaces and having little training or knowledge of how to respond or protect themselves. According to Greg Ellifritz, President of Active Response Training (Follow his blog), this study revealed the importance for law enforcement to undergo additional training similar to that of military tactics such as “bounding overwatch.” (Ellifritz 2014)

A new FBI study of 2014 and 2015 active shooter incidents was released just three days after the Orlando nightclub shooting (omitting the statistics from this incident). There were a reported 40 active shooter incidents throughout the 2014 to 2015 time period.  Of the 40 incidents, more than half (26) ended with law enforcement at the scene; 14 incidents ended in both gunfire exchange with law enforcement and the shooter being killed, while 12 others resulted in the shooter being apprehended.

This is a dramatic difference from the FBI’s 2000 – 2013 study that revealed more than half (90) of the 160 active shooter situations ended on the shooter’s initiative with the shooter committing suicide, ceasing to shoot or fleeing the scene. (Federal Bureau of Investigation 2016)

Although these frightening statistics (see Diagram A) are hard to comprehend, they show a strong trend towards improving the way our law enforcement are educated and protected in responding to active shooter situations.

ADS’s INVOLVEMENT:

PROTECTING YOU SO YOU CAN PROTECT OTHERS 

In response to the growing number of ballistic threats to Law Enforcement, and the government’s effort to create awareness around active shooter situations, ADS has worked with reliable tactical & body armor manufacturers, LBT and Custom Armor Group (CAG), to develop a custom packaged solution.

ADS is proud to offer affordable ballistic protective equipment for law enforcement officers that is light weight, NIJ06 certified and available to ship immediately. ADS’s easy and affordable solution is the ballistic protection your department needs at a fraction of the cost.

ACTIVE SHOOTER BALLISTIC RESPONSE KIT

We hope you never have to respond to an active shooter situation. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared for one. Our Active Shooter Ballistic Response Kits are designed to provide you with the utility and protection you need to effectively respond to an active shooter situation without breaking the bank or dealing with long lead-times.

Starting at just $295, each kit comes with your choice of a black Standard or Advanced Plate Carrier Vest from LBT, a set of Level III or Level IV rated ballistic armor plates from CAG, and a matching “POLICE” hook and loop patch.

Kits Starting at $295

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Standard Plate CarrierAdvanced Plate Carrier
Top loading plate pocketLow profile adjustable shoulder pad design
Slick carrier with elastic sidesMolle Carrier (Front & Back)
Made of Cordura NylonMade of Cordura Nylon
Front & Back Loop for identification tagsFront & Back Loop for identification tags
Adjustable shoulder strapsQuick release side buckles
Guardian AR500 Level III (Steel)4S17 Level IV
Dimensions: 10” x 12”Dimensions: 10” x 12”
Weight: 7.3lbs | Thickness: 0.35”Weight: 7.2lbs | Thickness: 0.95”
Cut: Shooters (default) *Also available in Single Curve & Full Cut by request.Cut: Shooters (default) *Also available in Single Curve & Full Cut by request.
NIJ06 Certified NIJ06 Certified
5-Year Limited Warranty5-Year Limited Warranty

HOW TO BUY?

For more information or to order yours today, contact our knowledgeable ADS Representative by calling 800-948-9433 or fill out the information form and we will be in touch with you within 24 hours.  Purchase requirements: active duty law enforcement identification.

DESCRIPTION ITEM # PRICE
LBT Standard Response Carrier w/ CAG Level III, POLICE Patch (set of 2) ADS-AS-STAN-III$295.00
LBT Standard Response Carrier w/ CAG Level IV, POLICE Patch (set of 2)ADS-AS-STAN-IV$325.00
LBT Advanced Response Carrier w/ CAG Level III, POLICE Patch (set of 2)ADS-AS-ADV-III$350.00
LBT Advanced Response Carrier w/ CAG Level IV, POLICE Patch (set of 2)ADS-AS-ADV-IV$375.00

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I am a Police Officer with the City of Chesapeake.  I am also a Marine Patrol operator during the summer months.  I’m writing this to to endorse my ADS representative, Aaron Maosi.  Mr. Maosi has assisted me with numerous aspects of my job, both on the street and waterway.  He is easy to talk to and is very knowledgeable with the gear we need.  On multiple occasions he has recommended gear that will fit our needs that worked better than the gear we asked for.  I hope everyone is able to enjoy the business I have received working with Mr. Maosi.  Be safe!                                  –Kyle Villamor, City of Chesapeake Police Department and Marine Control

WORKS CITED

  • Campus Safety Conference East. n.d. The Militarization of Police in America: Fact or Fiction? Accessed 08 9, 2016. http://campussafetyconference.com/east/about/event-news/the-militarization-of-police-in-america-fact-or-fiction.
  • Date, Jack, Pierre Thomas, and Mike Levine. 2016. Active Shooter Incidents Continue to Rise, New FBI Data Show. 06 15. Accessed 08 03, 2016. http://abcnews.go.com/US/active-shooter-incidents-continue-rise-fbi-data-shows/story?id=39876178.
  • Ellifritz, Greg. 2014. 10 Lessons Learned from the new FBI Study on Active Shooters. 09 24. Accessed 08 03, 2016. http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/10-lessons-learned-from-the-new-fbi-study-on-active-shooters.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2013. “A Study of Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 and 2013.” FBI. 09 16. Accessed 08 03, 2016. https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-study-2000-2013-1-1.pdf/view.
  • “Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2014 and 2015.” FBI. 06 15. Accessed 08 03, 2016. https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/activeshooterincidentsus_2014-2015.pdf/view.
  • Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. 2016. Bounding Overwatch. 06 19. Accessed 08 03, 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bounding_overwatch.
Dec 09
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New Sights for Great Heights

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Local Virginia Beach Defense Company Awarded Contract to Deliver Rocket Launcher to the Marine Corps

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (December 9, 2015) – After a recent full-open bid competition, ADS, Inc., a local Virginia Beach, Virginia company, was awarded the contract to provide the latest modification of the Mark 153, shoulder-launched, multi-purpose assault weapon (SMAW) rocket launcher for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) for use by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This contract for the SMAW Mod 2 replaces the original design for this portable rocket launcher.

Touting an unloaded weight of approximately 16 pounds, the original weapon was developed in the early 1980s as a U.S. Marine-specific, portable anti-armor rocket launcher. The system consisted of the MK153 Mod 0 rocket launcher, MK3 high explosive, dual purpose (HEDP) encased rocket, MK4 practice rocket and the MF 217, 9mm spotting cartridge. Additionally, the high explosive anti-armor (HEAA) and follow-through grenade (FTG) were added to the arsenal of warheads that could be launched from the weapons system.

The SMAW Mod 0 utilized an aiming mechanism that required a significant amount of time to accurately engage targets, posing significant threat to the operator when used in hostile environments. The new modification addresses the issues associated with the existing 9mm spotting rifle to aim the rocket launcher by replacing it with a modular ballistic sight (MBS). The MBS, mounted on the SMAW Mod 2, reduces the amount of time required to engage targets by allowing operators to acquire targets rapidly through the latest thermal and range-finding technologies. Improvements in weapon design have also made the SMAW Mod 2 considerably lighter, thereby reducing the load for the warfighter while still maintaining the same warhead versatility as its predecessor.

The Marine Corps released a solicitation for a SMAW Mod 2 production contract, January 2015. ADS partnered with L-3 Communications and Wegmann, USA, Inc. to bid on a formal full and open request for proposal for the replacement of the SMAW weapons system for MARCORSYSCOM. ADS was awarded the five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, $72 million contract, October 23, 2015.

“When bidding on this contract, we understood the requirement and had the technical and contracting expertise to bring our partners together to accomplish something that is truly remarkable. This contract award to ADS reinforces the importance of the relationships we have with our partners when it comes to developing the best possible solution for the Warfighter.”                     -Robert Tavzel, ADS Weapons & Optics Program Manager

The weapon assembly will be manufactured in Lynchburg, Va. by Wegmann, USA. The MBS electronics will be provided by L-3. ADS will provide the final integration of the electronics and weapon assembly into a complete SMAW mod 2 system.

“It’s important to highlight, while ADS is the single award on this contract, we were successful because we brought two great and innovative companies together, L-3 and Wegmann, to develop a great product,” said Grant Sherfick, ADS, Inc. Weapons & Optics market manager. “With these improvements and the superior technology of the MBS, the SMAW Mod 2 is the most technologically advanced rocket launcher in the United States inventory.”

About ADS ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The weapons and optics team at ADS understands the importance of having access to critical components and equipment required to effectively maintain, upgrade and secure military commands’ weapon systems. This latest contract is another demonstration of ADS’ ability to integrate partner capabilities to best serve its customers. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.

Dec 02
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Breathe Easy…Anywhere

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Panakeia and ADS Introduce Portable Oxygen Generation Capability to the Battlefield

The SAROS Oxygen System was designed and developed in cooperation with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMMA) to address the combustion and logistical challenges incurred by high-pressure oxygen cylinders and liquid oxygen currently being fielded by the U.S. Army on the battlefield. The solution, SAROS, is a 12-pound portable oxygen generator that drastically reduces logistical issues related to oxygen supply for patient care in the field. This is one of the few products USAMMA has completed the Acquisition Category III (ACAT III) Milestone A to C decision process. The contract for production, training and kitting was awarded to the team comprised of ADS, Inc. and Panakeia LLC with a fielding plan of 7,000 SAROS systems over the next 4 years.

Existing battlefield oxygen transport solutions pose significant challenges. Oxygen from current containers is rapidly consumed, making continuous availability to oxygen a logistical headache. Exacerbating the logistics issue, storage and transport of portable oxygen requires strict oversight, as it is flammable and explosive. The SAROS Oxygen System provides a safe, lightweight, reusable and rugged solution that meets the demands of both battlefield care and medical evacuations. It can be custom configured to provide oxygen needs or advanced critical care needs for point of injury, evacuation – both land and ground, forward surgical suites and institutions.

““Our customers come to us with some pretty difficult challenges. That’s why it’s great to have rock-solid partners like Panakeia that can help us develop a complete solution.  In our business, it’s not enough to develop a product that will address the obvious issue. We want to provide our customers with a product that will address every foreseeable issue. That’s what we’ve done with Panakeia when working with them to develop the SAROS Oxygen System. It’s the right solution for the right mission”                                                          -Shain Bobbit, ADS Medical Market Manager

The SAROS Oxygen System, Model 3000 is a small lightweight, battery-operated, oxygen concentrator capable of providing up to three liters per minute of U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) 93 percent medical grade oxygen at continuous flow, provided there is a power source. This product is 30 percent lighter than its commercial counterpart. This eliminates the necessity to refill and transport combustible bottled oxygen on the battlefield. The product has been 510(k) cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has the CE Mark and is air-worthiness certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use aboard all medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) UH-60 L/M Blackhawk helicopters and commercial aircraft. The SAROS Oxygen System has also been selected as the oxygen system of choice for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Casualty Evacuation Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) missions.

SAROS will most likely be fielded in kits, such as air and ground ambulance, unit assemblages provided for forward surgical teams, EMT/trauma and pre-op and intensive care ward/post-op. As noted by USAMMA, SAROS maintains the traditional cylindrical shape of its conventional predecessor to satisfy the requirement to fit where any regular cylinder would go on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle or Humvee. This allows it to secure into the existing oxygen storage racks of Army evacuation vehicles. Additionally, SAROS is designed to augment the ‘D’ cylinder for patient care and transport, providing a continuous supply of oxygen for non-critical patients using standard electrical power.

The genesis of SAROS began in 2002 as a USAMMA product development cooperative agreement to develop a small lightweight, battery operated oxygen system for the battlefield. The first model was launched into the home healthcare market for people afflicted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2006. In 2008, the Department of Defense (DOD) fielded more than 8,000 of the ruggedized version of this product.

Additional research and development led to a smaller and more lightweight system, renamed SAROS in 2009, and was ready for launch in 2011, though the U.S. Army was required to ensure each milestone in the ACAT III process was accomplished. Once the final approval was achieved in 2014, the four-year contract was awarded September 2015.

About Panakeia, LLC Panakeia, LLC, specializes in marketing, training and distributing advanced medical products to military, pre-hospital care and emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement, fire/rescue, veterans administration and hospital critical care. Panakeia’s mission is to provide the medical community with unique solutions and innovative products that transform patient care and save lives. We represent products such as SAROS Oxygen System and RevMedX XSTAT Expandable Sponges.  Panakeia was formed in 2011 by Jim Meadows, a retired Army Medical Service Corps and Washington government relations consultant, and Pam Jackson, an engineer with more than 30 years’ experience with medical device companies. To learn more, please visit www.panakeiausa.com. About Chart Industries Chart is a leading diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas, energy, and biomedical industries. The majority of Chart’s products are used throughout the liquid gas supply chain for purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage and end-use applications, the largest portion of which are energy-related. Chart has domestic operations located across the United States and an international presence in Asia, Australia and Europe. To learn more, please visit: http://www.chartindustries.com. About ADS ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company’s medical team is comprised of multiple subject matter experts with backgrounds and experience in military medicine. Their specialties include, but are certainly not limited to, combat medicine, custom medical kitting solutions, domestic preparedness, emergency medical services, evacuation & rescue, battalion aid stations and medical treatment solutions. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.

Oct 02
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Be Prepared: Disaster Relief

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are you ready?

Our team offers a full range of capabilities- no matter what your needs may be. When disaster hits, you need to be prepared.  With subject matter experts on staff in virtually every equipment category, we help our customers research and develop specialized, custom equipment solutions. We utilize our internal technical expertise and robust external partner network to design systems and efficiently execute development projects including rapid prototyping.

This Brochure provides the latest in:

  • Expeditionary
  • Hydration & Filtration
  • Rescue & Medical
  • SCBA & CBRN Detection & Protection
  • Headlamps
  • Construction Equipment
  • Storage Equipment
  • C4ISR
  • Clothing & PPE
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Sep 09
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Wings That Won’t Retreat in the Sun’s Heat

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Wing Inflatables’ Welding Techniques Keep the Fleet On Their Feet

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (September 9, 2015) —  Today’s Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) must perform in some pretty rough environments. When considering warfighters’ missions, those requirements run the gamut from daily patrols to special operations in austere conditions. These were some of the primary issues that the team at Wing Inflatables were looking to address when they developed their Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRCs).

Wing Inflatables has been making boat sponsons for more than thirty years. Currently, the company provides sponsons for approximately 90 percent of the U.S. military’s Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB). It was only recently, the Department of Defense (DOD) approached Wing about producing CRRCs that would replace legacy inflatable boat systems with a high-performance, Berry Amendment-compliant, Made in America solution, using the same materials as Wing sponsons. The Wing team jumped at the opportunity and the result was their P-Series (P4.2,P4.7,P5.3,P5.8) CRRCs.

Wing’s reputation for excellent construction and cutting edge technology is apparent when considering the trademark method that sets their products apart from their competition. The standout feature of a Wing RIB is its durability. While legacy craft primarily use glue in the construction of their boats, the team at Wing Inflatables thermo-welds all air-holding seams on all their craft.

“Glue fails,” stated Jennifer Maxfield, vice president of international business development at Wing Inflatables. “Think about if our boats are being used in places with blazing heat like Afghanistan. They are delivered onto a blistering tarmac, then unloaded and inflated, over and over again. In time, the glued seams will fail. Our welding process helps mitigate the effects of heat and that constant contracting and expanding. It makes the craft more durable.”

When considering replacements to the U.S. Air Force Guardian Angel program, Wing Inflatables’ P4.7 CRRC went toe-to-toe with the competition over the course of a robust two-year evaluation period to determine the best platform. The Wing P-4.7 was recommended as the “craft of choice.” Due to a partnership on these efforts, ADS, Inc. was awarded a contract to deliver the cost effective Wing solution to U.S. Air Force Rescue Squadrons across the world.

“The entire program would not be possible without everybody’s input. From the Wing to ADS and the U.S. Air Force, it was definitely a team effort. It really goes beyond each group’s role within the program, even after an award is made because at the end of the day, we are all stakeholders. The success of this endeavor is a result of great partnerships. I’m proud to be a part of this solution.”   

                                                                                                                                            – Parker Jarvis, ADS Business Development Manager

Wing Inflatables and ADS have partnered to support the U.S. Army’s Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Center (TACOM LCMC) to develop and supply a family of cost-effective inflatable boats and outboard motors (FoBaM) capable of fulfilling Army mission requirements. When implemented, this solution will develop into an efficient acquisition process to provide short- and long-term sustainment.

While Wing primarily serves DOD customers, it also serves Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers and Border Patrol), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), State and Local Municipalities, Urban Search and Rescue (FEMA) and U.S. Foreign Allies .

“ADS, as a partner for Wing Inflatables, has been huge. The force of personnel they bring to the table, especially with their integration into the U.S. Military forces has been a tremendous help for us. Many of the individuals we currently work with at ADS were former operators of CRRCs. That’s great because they can validate the difference of our craft verses a legacy craft.” – Jennifer Maxfield, Vice President, International New Business Development

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ABOUT Wing Inflatables
Wing Inflatables manufactures the world’s best sponsons, using the strongest materials and the most advanced technology. For more than 30 years, Wing’s first-in-the-field innovative use of polyurethane and pioneering new technology have led to the development of lighter, longer-lasting, better-looking sponsons and now CRRC’s that out-perform the competition. All Wing’s products are essentially hand-built, one at a time, in their northern California factory.  Armed with the most advanced materials and their custom built, proprietary software, Wing’s engineering and production teams have been setting new standards in fit, performance and durability. Wing proudly offers the world’s most advanced sponson and RIB construction, made right here in the USA. It is the cornerstone of their business. For more information on Wing Inflatables, visit Wing’s website at www.wing.com

ABOUT ADS
ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company’s medical team is comprised of multiple subject matter experts with backgrounds and experience in military medicine. Their specialties include, but are certainly not limited to, combat medicine, custom medical kitting solutions, domestic preparedness, emergency medical services, evacuation & rescue, battalion aid stations and medical treatment solutions. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.

Aug 27
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EOD’s Streamlined “Leak, Seal and Pack” Solution

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UTS and ITS’ Interoperable Specialized Chemical Ordnance Transport System (SCOTS)

Department of Defense (DOD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) warfare capabilities exist to locate, identify, render safe and transport unexploded chemical ordinance to specified locations. Across all branches of service, EOD technicians embrace the same basic evolution of “Leak, Seal and Pack.”

To address this mission requirement, commands would each develop their own Initial Entry Team (IET) kit,, usually an expensive and cumbersome task with numerous variances from their other service counterparts. In short, the equipment used to accomplish the “leak, seal and pack” evolution was disjointed and varied from service to service. This somewhat hindered community effectiveness due interoperability issues. The question was, how to leverage EOD technician expertise, across services, in an attempt to mitigate variances in equipment and increase effectiveness. That’s when ADS got the phone call from United Tactical Supply (UTS) on behalf of the U.S. Navy EOD community. Recognizing that the issue was one of interoperability, standardization and effectiveness at a reasonable price, the partnership was designed to develop an adaptable kit, keeping the different requirements of the end-users in mind.

Recognizing that the issue was one of interoperability, standardization and effectiveness at a reasonable price, we here at ADS partnered with United Tactical Supply (UTS) to develop an adaptable kit, keeping the different requirements of the end-users in mind.

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Feedback, knowledge, and real-world experiences from all U.S. EOD communities are at the core of the development of the Specialized Chemical Ordnance Transport System (SCOTS). Over the course of a year, we worked to identify EOD technician requirements, using them as a blueprint to develop a kit that addressed their concerns by using the latest products and technology in the industry. We filled the capability gaps, not just for the U.S. Navy’s EOD community, but also for all branches of the military. This kit is truly built by the EOD community, for the EOD community. Until the creation of the SCOTS kit, no standardized kit, with service-wide applicability, had existed.

“We at ADS, teamed up with UTS and the EOD end-use customers to develop a kit that could be used by every branch of service. Whereas before, EOD teams had their own kits, the SCOTS kit filled the interoperability void perfectly.”   – Brad Riddick, Special Missions Business Development Manager

Each component has been carefully considered and evaluated, not only by EOD community expert technicians, but also by ADS and UTS experts. Some components include, activated carbon cloth technology, combined with a fully validated individual decontamination system. This technology not only aids sealing and containment of chemical rounds, it also allows for swift decontamination. The entire system is contained in a portable transport case, and can be tailored for multiple chemical round scenarios.

“We have fielded it [SCOTS] and, to date, everyone we fielded it to has given exceptionally positive feedback on it,” said Riddick. “It’s applicable, cost-effective and suitable to the task at hand. It’s a win for everybody.”

The SCOTS is a combination of manufactured nylon components, vetted decontamination media and activated carbon cloth, in conjunction with procedures directly out of the EOD publications, that make this a total solution for the decontamination, sealing, containment and transport of chemical ordnance.

For more information about our Special Missions Team and Solutions- please click here and be sure to check out our latest Special Missions Catalog.

ABOUT United Tactical Supply United Tactical Supply (UTS) is a well-established leader in the decontamination market, with a proven success in meeting the needs of consumers from government, military, law enforcement, civilian and corporate establishments. Our team of experts is available for consultation with military, law enforcement and private industries in the field of decontamination of chemical, biological and radiological waste. We work with clients to develop a range of products and services to meet a unique and specific requirement. UTS also provides this same military-spec equipment directly to the civilian world. We pride ourselves on the freedom provided us by the brave men and women of this great nation’s past, present and future. We will strive to continue to protect our community by supplying quality, proven products to the marketplace. Our products are American Made – ALWAYS. UTS is in complete compliance with the Berry Amendment (USC Title 10, Section 2533a)

ABOUT Integrated Textile Solutions As a contract manufacturer, Integrated Textile Solutions, Inc. has the experience and capabilities to provide all types of business manufacturing solutions. Formerly known as “Maid Bess Corp.,” ITS is now a woman-owned small business providing a diversified portfolio of services. Maid Bess Corp. was purchased by Joanne Thornhill (CEO) in 2002 and transformed from a traditional apparel manufacturing company into a contract manufacturer of industrial and military textile products.

ABOUT ADS “ADS is essentially the “equals” sign in the equation between the products that the vendors have to bring to market and the requirements that the customers have that are as of yet unfilled. We equalize it out and bring one to the other and make it to where everything balances out.” –Brad Riddick, ADS Special Missions Business Development Manager

ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company’s medical team is comprised of multiple subject matter experts with backgrounds and experience in military medicine. Their specialties include, but are certainly not limited to, combat medicine, custom medical kitting solutions, domestic preparedness, emergency medical services, evacuation & rescue, battalion aid stations and medical treatment solutions. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.

Aug 20
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U.S. DOD & FDA Compliant Integrated Mobile Hospital Solutions

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Pop quiz: Would you rather call 40-plus vendors to determine the interoperability of their products in order to build a field medical facility, or would you prefer to make one phone call for one item to address every requirement on your list? Chances are, you are going to choose the second option. That’s exactly the type of challenge we at ADS, Inc. love to tackle for our customers.

For the last three years, ADS’s medical team has been working with HDT and a variety of our medical partners to develop a complete, turnkey remote medical facility solution. This solution can be procured as a single part number, customized to meet specific mission requirements and can be delivered to any destination in the world, kitted and ready to go.

Because of our strong ties with our manufacturing and service partners, we were able to develop a fully-integrated solution…every component represented in this kit works seamlessly with each other. By developing the field hospital solution from the ground up with our partners, we were able to provide our customer with the capabilities they required, when and where they needed it, without the massive time and resource investment that would have been needed on their end had they tried to develop it on their own.

This challenge originally stemmed from the State Department, via the Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance (ACOTA) program as a requirement to supply a United Nations (UN) approved Level II hospital to Togo to support Mali, a designated area of conflict. Once the requirements were defined, we worked with more than 45 manufacturers and service providers to address the stringent UN requirements, including everything from power sources, support systems and on-site training. The resulting solution is a UN-approved, standardized mobile hospital unit that can be transported anywhere in the world via 6-20ft shipping containers.

This mobile, deployable hospital system truly is all-inclusive. It provides just about everything you would expect to find in a traditional hospital, aside from consumables, including power generation and water support, in addition to the surgical, life support, hospital and dental capabilities as outlined by the UN.

As a humanitarian asset, the facility’s capacity, outlined by the UN, is to perform three to four surgical operations per day, while at the same time providing hospitalization for 10-20 sick or wounded for up to seven days. At least 40 outpatients can be seen and 5-10 dental consultations can be given every day. The facility is also designed to accommodate medical supplies, fluids and consumables for 60 days.

That’s no small order, but our initial solution was so effective, we are currently working on the second iteration of the system. Like the original request, future requests can be ordered through the U.S. State Department for distribution through the UN and ACOTA to a designated conflict area. ADS also has access to a variety of other simple, efficient contract options that can facilitate the procurement of these field medical hospitals for DOD or Federal Agencies.

For more information about our medical team and solutions- please click here and be sure to check out our latest medical catalog.

ABOUT ADS’ MEDICAL TEAM Our medical team is comprised of subject matter experts with military or law enforcement backgrounds and experience in medical response missions in non-traditional environments. Together, with our team of procurement experts, we can help you address your medical challenges. Our specialties include, but are certainly not limited to, combat medicine, custom medical kitting solutions, domestic preparedness, emergency medical services, evacuation & rescue, battalion aid stations and medical treatment solutions.

ABOUT ADS We are a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. ADS is focused on solving its customers’ challenges with industry-leading product and service offerings, a broad array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service.

Aug 18
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Christine Brenner

Brenner’s Steel Will

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How One Savvy Woman Turned Her Manufacturing Business on its Head

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (August 18, 2015) – When your family has been in the business of making field hospital beds for more than 60 years with designs that are still in use today, what do you do for an encore? You make an even better bed that adheres to the same standards of quality for which that the corporation has become known. That’s exactly what Christine Brenner did, and her attention to detail and dedication to her customers shine through in every aspect of her corporation’s products.

In 2011, Christine came into the family business spotlight as the owner and CEO after the passing of her husband Sidney Brenner. Ever since she took the reins of the 60-plus year-old company, she has continued to uphold Brenner Metal Products Corp’s reputation for quality while refining and redefining the corporation’s offerings and products to better suit customers’ requirements. But as Brenner will tell you, it has not been smooth sailing and she has done her fair share of kicking and screaming to get the corporation where it is today.

While the corporation makes more than adjustable field hospital beds, this product has certainly become the feature item as a testament to the exacting attention to detail and specifications that brought mainstream production of the bed back to Brenner. Brenner Metal Products Corp. was the original manufacturer for the Department of Defense (DOD) beds in the 1960s. While their original design has definitely stood the test of time, new requirements prompted U.S. Army Medical Material Agency (USAMMA) leaders to revamp the original design.

“I built it for the end-user. If anybody truly deserves the very best, our wounded warriors do.”   – Christine Brenner, Owner and CEO of Brenner Metal Products Corp.

The request for a new design came out in 2012, during Christine’s transition to the president and CEO seat. The bid went unanswered and USAMMA officials, unable to find a design that met their specifications, settled on an unmodified bed. The contract went into limbo.

It wasn’t until 2013, after dwindling DOD requests and a noticeable shift in the way government agencies made purchases, Brenner began asking questions about new procurement methods before finally being directed to a “DOD Vendor Day.” It was there, she met USAMMA officials who informed her of the previous request in 2012 and the existing necessity for a modified bed that could meet all specifications. As Brenner stated, “I needed to find a place where I could fit back in. It felt good to finally find an audience because it gave me an opportunity to make Brenner Metal the corporation it needed to be. This was my time to define the business.”

Brenner asked for a shot at the contract and was given consideration for the bid based on the corporation’s past performance and a long-standing tradition of excellence with regard to the existing field hospital bed design. There was no doubt in her mind that her team could match the desired specifications, stating that this redesign was more than just a “square-filler” project but rather would be the result of thoughtful design. This was her opportunity to prove that Brenner Metal Products Corp. could once again deliver the types of products that would hit every mark and stand the test of time.

“When we received the request, my team and I were determined to give them [USAMMA] exactly what they were looking for,” said Brenner. “I can do it. I gave myself three months to give them everything they wanted. In the end, it was exactly what they needed. I went beyond what they had asked for and they didn’t change a thing.”

The team at Brenner was shooting for perfection, but that can only be achieved by asking copious questions, lots of trial and error and unwavering attention to detail, all the way down to what type of clip to use when securing the bed for transport and the length of the bedrails. There was obviously a deliberate hand in the creation of this product. Laughing, Brenner states that she will never be finished perfecting this bed. It’s the thing that keeps her up at night and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I was only given very general specs so I had to put this together in my own mind and think what would be best,” said Brenner. “But I knew, this would be the thing that redefined who we are as a company. After lots and lots queries and research, we made the bed what we thought it should be. I built it for the end-user. If anybody truly deserves the very best, our wounded warriors do.”

The field hospital folding bed is constructed of aluminum alloy and weighs only 70 lbs. It was modified for use by field medical personnel at fixed medical installations. Now, the bed consists of an outer frame with attached folding hinged legs and pad-type feet, modified to interchange with caster wheels at either end. The head can be raised to 65 degrees in order to support sitting or lowered for the Trendelenberg position, where the head is lowered and the feet are elevated. Accessories include a swivel tray, detachable side rails, adjustable feet pads, castor wheels, mattress pad, mesh under mount shelf and personal effects bag. The bed, along with all components easily fits into a nylon bag with Velcro buckles for easy transport, all proudly made in Wallington, N.J.

Improvements from the currently in-use field hospital bed are the adjustable side rails, a three-inch mattress pad for extended patient care, adjustable leg positions at one-inch increments, interchangeable six-inch castor wheels and a dual purpose swivel arm mayo tray, to name a few.

While this bed will undoubtedly see plenty of action in remote field hospitals around the world, its most noteworthy venue will be as one of the components of UN Level II hospitals currently being sourced by the U.S. State Department, through ADS, Inc. The latest request for these facilities was provided to Togo for support in Mali. The connection came as part of ADS’ kitted solution that provides fully DOD and FDA qualified UN Level II medical centers for use in designated areas of conflict. More than 45 partners joined with ADS, Inc., the Virginia Beach-based solutions provider and force multiplier to develop a one-stop medical solution for the U.S. State Department. The entire facility can be transported anywhere in the world via six, 20-foot shipping containers. Brenner’s portable, folding field hospital bed is an important part of that solution.

What’s the next step for Brenner’s team? After partnering with ADS, she began fielding orders from U.S. Marine Corps medical teams, as well as continuing to fulfill orders for adjustable field hospital beds to USAMMA and the DOD. Brenner views the ADS partnership as the game-changer when it comes to taking her business to the next level. “I’m really excited to work with ADS because our partnership put my product out there at different level. I have domestic and international exposure now. It’s really going to take me to the next level.”

Brenner also plans on revisiting and reengineering other medical field equipment, breathing new life into the tried and true designs of the business. Her take on this, “I am excited for the opportunity to modify and create products that will satisfy my customers and brand Brenner Metal Products as a leader in supplying medical field equipment for the next generation.”

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ABOUT BRENNER METAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION Brenner Metal Products Corporation is a small, woman-owned, family business, headquartered in Wallington, N.J. We are proud manufacturers of medical and dental equipment and supplies for the U.S. DOD and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). ABOUT ADS ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organizations, law enforcement agencies, first responders, partner nations and the defense industry. The company’s medical team is comprised of multiple subject matter experts with backgrounds and experience in military medicine. Their specialties include, but are certainly not limited to, combat medicine, custom medical kitting solutions, domestic preparedness, emergency medical services, evacuation & rescue, battalion aid stations and medical treatment solutions. Overall, ADS is focused on solving customers’ challenges through the largest product and service offerings, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. To learn more, please visit the ADS website at www.adsinc.gurumediadev.com.