Dallastown, Pennsylvania
– July 12, 2005 - Gichner Shelter Systems,
a division of Gichner Systems Group LLC, and a
world leader in the design, development and production
of tactical and logistic shelters and shelter
systems announced today that it has been awarded
the contract to provide Army Standard Family 20
foot ISO shelters to the US Army. The US Army
RDECOM in Natick, MA awarded this 5-year requirements
type contract to Gichner who according to the
original solicitation documents offered the “best
overall value to the government”.
The contract gives the Army the ability to purchase
six different types of Expandable and Non Expandable
ISO shelters on an as needed basis. These shelters
are used by the Army for multiple purposes including
repair and maintenance facilities, communications
systems, command posts, hospitals, and kitchens.
At the estimated quantity of 75 shelters per year,
the contract is worth approximately $50 million.
Thomas Mills, President and CEO stated, “We
are excited to have this opportunity to provide
these shelters to the Army and the other military
users who rely on them for the transport and protection
of their critical systems. The award of this contract
helps solidify Gichners position as the premier
manufacturer of shelters and shelter systems for
the US armed forces, and represents another critical
step in achieving the growth plans we have established
for the company.”
About Gichner Shelter Systems
Gichner Shelter Systems designs, manufactures
and integrates tactical and logistic shelters
and related products for military and commercial
applications. Its shelters, assembled from lightweight
bonded panels fabricated using both foam and beam
and honeycomb core construction are used worldwide.
Gichner's core products include all of the US
military Standard Family of Tactical Shelters
as well as numerous custom designed shelters and
derivatives.
In addition to its extensive line of standard
shelters, Gichner provides turn-key systems that
are “rack ready” for the installation
of its customers electronic systems. Gichner offers
more than 35 years of engineering expertise in
the application of proven solutions and the development
of custom solutions to systems mobility and environmental
protection of electronic systems. Its customer
list includes virtually every major prime contractor
as well as all of the major military buying commands.
Gichner products are sold and serviced worldwide.
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