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BAE Systems Awarded $22 Million Contracts to Produce MOLLE Equipment for US Army

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BAE Systems, a leading provider of soldier protective and load carriage equipment in the United States, has been awarded two contracts valued at more than $22 million to produce Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) for the US Army. The contracts include various MOLLE compatible items, such as large and medium rucksacks, pockets, and pouches in the MultiCam(R) pattern, as well as medium rucksacks and Tactical Assault Panels (TAP) in universal camouflage. The MOLLE equipment is designed to provide troops with a completely tailorable and modular system of rucks, pockets, and pouches, improving readiness and efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contracts, valued at $17.9 million and $4.2 million respectively, are delivery orders issued against an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to BAE Systems in August 2006.
  • The MOLLE contracts are part of a larger contract valued at approximately $199 million, with BAE Systems' Personnel Protection Systems' business manufacturing the equipment.
  • Production began in October 2010 at company facilities in McKee, Kentucky and Jessup, Pennsylvania, with final deliveries expected to be completed by January 2011.
  • The MOLLE equipment is designed to be configurable for specific mission requirements, providing soldiers with additional equipment carrying options and the ability to quickly release equipment in emergency situations.
  • The MultiCam(R) camouflage pattern, also known as Operation Enduring Freedom camouflage pattern (OCP), provides soldiers with the ability to better conceal themselves in various environments, seasons, elevations, and light conditions.
  • BAE Systems is a global defense, security, and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide, and is a leading provider of body armor, tactical vests, combat helmets, and load carrying systems.

Statistics:

  • The value of the two MOLLE contracts awarded to BAE Systems is $22.1 million.
  • The total cumulative contract award value for MOLLE equipment produced by BAE Systems is approximately $199 million.
  • BAE Systems' Personnel Protection Systems' business manufactures over 50% of the nation's body armor, tactical vests, combat helmets, and load carrying systems.
  • The company has approximately 107,000 employees worldwide.

Sources:

  • Source: BAE Systems press release, February [no date specified]
  • Source: Business wire, February [no date specified]
  • Source: BAE Systems website
  • Source: Crye Precision LLC website

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