ReadyOne Industries Secures Five-Year Contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Cutting-Edge Advanced Combat Pants
- Sep 30, 2024
- 2 min read
WHO: ReadyOne Industries
WHAT: Defense Logistics Agency Awards ReadyOne Industries Five-Year Contract for Advanced Combat Pants
El Paso, Texas– ReadyOne Industries, a leading provider of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a significant contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support. The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued at $92,406,100, will see ReadyOne manufacture advanced combat pants for the U.S. Army over the next five years.
Awarded under solicitation SPE1C1-22-R-0104, this contract underscores ReadyOne’s unwavering commitment to excellence in product quality and workforce empowerment. Operating in a competitively integrated employment environment, ReadyOne focuses on employing and empowering individuals with disabilities. This award reinforces ReadyOne’s position as a key supplier to the U.S. military, supporting the defense sector with critical apparel while advancing the company’s mission of inclusivity and opportunity.
“We are honored to receive this five-year contract from the Defense Logistics Agency,” said Craig Wellons, President and COO of ReadyOne Industries. “This award not only reaffirms our dedication to delivering advanced, high-quality combat gear for the U.S. Warfighter but also represents a tremendous opportunity for growth within our community. As we scale production to meet this demand, we are excited to significantly expand our workforce, particularly by increasing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in El Paso. True to our mission and vision of ‘Protecting Military Heroes one stitch at a time,’ we remain steadfast in our commitment to innovation in protective garments and inclusivity in the workplace.”
The contract’s ordering period will run until August 14, 2029, with fiscal appropriations extending from 2024 through 2029. ReadyOne will collaborate closely with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to ensure the successful delivery of advanced combat pants to the U.S. Army.
This contract also underscores ReadyOne's long-lasting partnership with the U.S. military, further solidifying its role as a trusted supplier of essential apparel that meets the highest standards of durability, functionality, and quality.
For more information about ReadyOne Industries and its products, please visit Readyone.org or contact: Mark Short, VP & General Manager, Corrugated and Kitting Division - 630.373.5237
About ReadyOne Industries
ReadyOne Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military. The company is dedicated to empowering a disabled workforce in a competitively integrated employment environment, providing meaningful employment opportunities while delivering exceptional products that meet the demanding standards of military service.