ADS Selected As Prime Contractor for the U.S. Army’s Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble

ADS Selected As Prime Contractor for the U.S. Army’s Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble
(FREE) Contract Valued at Over $1 Billion

Virginia Beach, Virginia (April 15, 2009) – ADS, Inc. has been awarded a contract valued at over $1 billion to deliver the U.S. Army’s new Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble (FREE). As the systems integrator, ADS will capitalize on its unparalleled product expertise and cutting edge distribution operations to lead a team of over ten U.S. technical garment manufacturers and technical textile companies to produce and supply the versatile, multi-layer, 17-component system for fielding this year.

FREE will provide the Army soldier with built-in protection from flame and heat threats present in combat conditions, while remaining highly functional in a spectrum of cold and wet weather climates. The FREE system is user-adaptable for field operations in rapidly evolving combat environments and protects the soldier from head to toe. It is designed specifically for aviation and combat vehicle crewmen, and utilizes advanced textile technologies in a range of garments, from lightweight base layers to weather-protecting outerwear.

“Our company has worked closely with the Army and the best garment manufacturers and textile companies in the United States to create this technologically advanced protective clothing system,” said ADS, Inc.’s CEO Luke Hillier. “Our soldiers are exposed to hazardous combat conditions every day and the FREE clothing system will increase soldier protection and survivability – which is the core mission of our company.”

The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office, Product Manager, Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM-CIE) awarded this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of a base year and three additional option years. If all contract options are exercised the total contract value will exceed $1 billion.

The FREE system represents the best in American manufacturing and includes the latest in materials science and garment forming innovation. The companies supporting ADS on this contract include Barrier-Wear, Massif, Darn Tough Vermont, Polartec and London Bridge.

“I am pleased to see that the Army continues to develop and field the best protective clothing and equipment possible,” said Congressman Glenn Nye. “The FREE program represents the best in American innovation and this contract award is great news for our Army aviators and combat vehicle crewmen, and great news for Virginia Beach.”

About ADS, Inc.

ADS, Inc. (www.adstactical.com) is a second-generation family-owned small business. The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, the company has widely expanded its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential operational equipment combined with industry-leading logistics solutions to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform. A recent $5.7 billion contract award by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) as a primary vendor for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program marks a significant expansion for ADS, Inc. in the logistics support arena.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS Expands its Virginia Beach Operations Facility

ADS EXPANDS ITS VIRGINIA BEACH OPERATIONS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS FACILITY.
New Facility Will Allow for Future Growth

Virginia Beach, Virginia (February 20, 2009) – ADS, Inc. purchased the Lynnwood Plaza building in the Oceana West Corporate Park, in the Lynnhaven sub-market, as its new global headquarters. The building is located at 621 Lynnhaven Parkway at Viking Drive. This facility will allow ADS to ramp up operations in support of its recent selection by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) as a primary vendor for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program.

Built in 1986, the Lynnwood Plaza building features 82,000 square feet of rentable space Class “A” office space located on four acres of land. ADS will initially occupy about 40,000 square feet of the building and lease the remaining area. In the future, the leased space will be used to accommodate the company’s growth and expansion. In addition to the initial building purchase, ADS will make a substantial capital investment in building interior improvements, as well as in furniture, fixtures and equipment at the facility.

ADS currently leases approximately 21,000 square feet of office space at nearby Pinehurst Centre. In anticipation of the increased demand for operational support and to allow ADS to better facilitate current government customer requirements, the company invested in an additional 80,000 square feet of warehouse space in Virginia Beach in August, 2008. This facility currently serves as the companies’ primary kitting, assembly and storage operations center. ADS also recently opened a 25,000 square foot sales and warehouse distribution center in San Diego, California to support its west coast operations.

With over 250 employees nationwide, ADS currently employs 192 people at its’ current Virginia Beach Headquarters and plans to create 75 new positions within 30 months of relocating to its new headquarters. This workforce expansion will include supply chain, accounting, business development and sales executive positions.

“ADS is committed to meeting and exceeding the level of service our customers require. The cornerstone of this commitment to our customers is our people – the hard working employees at ADS. It’s important that they have a productive working environment to better serve our nation’s warfighters and first responders. Our new headquarters will enable us to build on our proven track record of success in the operational equipment and logistics solutions arena. It will also provide a superior environment for the men and women currently working at ADS and allow for future expansion of our workforce.” said ADS, Inc. CEO and President Luke Hillier.

Known for excellence in the operational equipment industry, ADS takes pride in providing a dynamic and motivating work environment. This philosophy guides the ADS culture and is a large part of what has made the company so successful. “We work hard to make sure we have the right people in the organization. We look for talent that doesn’t just fill the functional need, but also really can connect with the company’s values,” said Jennifer Edwards, Vice President of Human Resources. “That’s what makes us strong and able to weather difficult times.” ADS offers employees health care, dental and life insurance, access to a gym and personal training, along with a 401(k). Benefits are extended to families and domestic partners.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS, Inc. (www.adstactical.com) is a second-generation family-owned small business. The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, the company has widely expanded its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential operational equipment combined with industry-leading logistics solutions to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform. A recent $5.7 billion contract award by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) as a primary vendor for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program marks a significant expansion for ADS, Inc in the logistics support arena.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

Special Operations TLS Contract Release

ADS Secures $5.7 Billion in Special Operational Equipment Contract Company to Grow by 25 Percent

Virginia Beach, Virginia (February 9, 2009) – ADS, Inc has been selected by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) as a primary vendor for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program. Under the TLS Program, ADS, Inc. will supply a full range of Special Operational Equipment to the Department of Defense, military installations and other federal agencies, state and local governments. The estimated value of the award is $5.7 billion over five years.

Under this program, ADS, Inc. will provide a full line of logistical equipment, along with training related to the operational equipment items. These items include tactical equipment, load carrying equipment, scuba and other diving equipment, survival gear, escalation of force equipment, and clothing and textiles apparel. This contract will allow ADS, Inc. to continue their support of America’s special operations community by providing high quality equipment, training and related services necessary to perform their missions worldwide.

A second-generation, family-owned small business, ADS, Inc., was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, the company has widely expanded its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational gear to each branch of the U.S. military, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior gear to our men and women in uniform. This recent contract award for an enhanced line of logistical equipment marks a significant expansion for ADS, Inc in the logistics support arena.

With over 250 employees nationwide, ADS will ramp up operations immediately by hiring 60 new employees to fulfill this contract and expand their Virginia Beach facilities. This workforce expansion will include warehouse and supply chain jobs, as well as accounting, business development and sales executive positions.

Known for excellence in the special operations equipment industry, ADS, Inc. takes pride in providing a dynamic and motivating work environment. The company offers employees health care, dental and life insurance, access to a gym and personal training, along with a 401(k). Benefits are extended to families and domestic partners. The culture of communication allows for informal flexibility in scheduling, casual dress and the latest in technological resources.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS Acquires MAR-VEL International

ADS Acquires Mar-Vel International
Expands Law Enforcement Product Lines Through its New Wholly-Owned Subsidiary and Plans Employment Growth

Virginia Beach, Virginia (September 8, 2008) – ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) has acquired the assets of MAR-VEL International in order to continue to expand their Law Enforcement product line and accommodate the company’s overall steady growth. The new wholly-owned subsidiary of ADS will manage the sales and operations of ADS’ Law Enforcement Division under the MAR-VEL name, servicing all current ADS Law Enforcement (LE) contracts and increasing ADS’ capability to make additional products available to our nation’s soldiers and first responders.

Located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and San Diego, California, MAR-VEL was a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Prime Vendor for the U.S. military and has supplied tactical, diving, marine lifesaving and personal protection equipment, including body armor and protective chemical-biological suits, to the military and first responder community since 1946. The MAR-VEL Prime Vendor contract has been moved to ADS.

ADS has transitioned MAR-VEL’s current 50-person workforce to its payroll and plans to grow the company at both locations, hiring additional people and bringing new work into the facilities. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADS, former MAR-VEL owners will continue to help manage operations at the facilities under the MAR-VEL International name, and will play a critical role in ensuring the continued excellence of the MAR-VEL and ADS brands as the Law Enforcement division of ADS.

“Our acquisition of MAR-VEL will allow us to continue to meet the demands of our nation’s soldiers and first responders by offering them increased product choices and ensuring timely delivery of their needed equipment. Under the MAR-VEL brand, we will cater to the specific needs of the Law Enforcement community, ensuring the stamp of quality that comes with the ADS, Inc., and MAR-VEL names,” said ADS CEO and President Luke Hillier. “Our company continues to grow at a rapid rate. We are hoping to hire additional employees at both MAR-VEL locations to meet our current demands and continue to diversify our business.”

With 240 employees nationwide, ADS continues to expand its existing product lines, the scope of their work and their workforce. Located in Virginia Beach and San Diego, they are currently working to secure a wide variety of additional contracts within the DoD and the Department of Homeland Security, and are continuing to field the Army’s Third Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS, Inc. (www.adstactical.com) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

About MAR-VEL International

MAR-VEL International (www.mar-vel.com) is proud to be the new State and Local Law Enforcement Division of ADS, Inc. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADS, MAR-VEL International will continue to meet the demands of our nation’s first responders by offering increased product choices and by catering to the specific needs of the Law Enforcement Community.

Headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey with West Coast operations in San Diego, California, MAR-VEL International has been supplying the world with the finest in “extreme products for extreme environments” for over 62 years. Established in 1946, MAR-VEL International is America’s oldest commercial and recreational diving supply company. MAR-VEL is also a worldwide leader in providing protective and tactical equipment for State and Local law enforcement as well as correctional facilities, marine lifesaving, special operations and first responders to C.B.R.N. (chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear) incidents. MAR-VEL is a GSA Contract Holder of schedule 084 to provide total solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency/Disaster Response. In addition MAR-VEL holds multiple state contracts including NASPO H.I.R.E., Pennsylvania COSTARS and New Jersey Police & Homeland Security & Supplies Contracts.

ADS to Provide Balaclavas to the U.S. Marine Corps

ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply) to Provide Balaclavas to the U.S. Marine Corps

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (April 23, 2008) – ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) received an order for more than 100,000 midweight balaclavas for the U.S. Marine Corps to ship immediately to units in the U.S., Iraq, Afghanistan, and Japan. The contract is worth more than $2.5 million.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS “Reboots” U.S. Marine Corps for Hot Weather Conditions

ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply) “Reboots” U.S. Marine Corps for Hot Weather Conditions

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (April 22, 2008) – Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS) received an order for more than 5,000 pairs of standard issue hot weather boots from the U.S. Marine Corps to ship immediately. The contract is worth more than $750,000.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS to Ship $500,000 in Equipment to Troops in Afghanistan

ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply) to Ship $500,000 in Equipment to Troops in Afghanistan

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (April 7, 2008) – ADS, Inc. received a large order from the United States Army to deliver approximately $500,000 in equipment to troops stationed at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan. Over the next two months, ADS, Inc. will ship speaker/siren combos, traffic cones, hand-held airhorns, and stinger systems to Camp Phoenix for use in the continuing effort to maintain stability in Afghanistan

About ADS, Inc.

ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS to Provide Uniforms to Pentagon Law Enforcement, Security and Management Personnel

ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply) to Provide Uniforms to Pentagon Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Management Personnel

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (April 9, 2008) – The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) selected Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) to provide uniforms to Pentagon law enforcement, security and emergency management personnel. The marked increase in need of uniforms arose in response to the broadened PFPA personnel mission and responsibilities. ADS’ one-year contract with four additional option years could result in more than $20 million in new business for the company.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS to Provide Uniforms to Pentagon Law Enforcement, Security and Management Personnel

ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply) to Provide Ballistics Equipment for Pentagon Police Vehicles and Personnel

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (April 8, 2008)– The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) selected Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) to provide a suite of ballistics equipment to Pentagon law enforcement, security and emergency management personnel, including helmets, body armor and ballistic door panels for official vehicles. The PFPA’s broad mission and responsibilities necessitate increased supply of ballistic equipment as well as corresponding alterations and inventory management. ADS’ indefinite quantity contract with the PFPA could result in more than $16 million in new business for the company.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS (Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.) is a family-owned small business, The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, ADS has continued to expand its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential tactical and special operational equipment to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.

ADS Secures $4 Billion in Fire and Emergency Services Contracts

Ads Secures $4 Billion in Fire and Emergency Services Contracts
Company to Double in Size; Hire Immediately

Virginia Beach, V.A. (January 9, 2008) – ADS, Inc. (Atlantic Diving Supply), has secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS will be ramping up operations immediately and hiring new employees to fulfill these contracts, as they further expand their capabilities into the first responder sector.

“For the last 10 years, we have worked to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of essential, top-notch tactical equipment to our men and women in uniform. This new contract enables us to translate our proven record of success in the logistics services solutions arena into making certain that our local and federal first responders have the tools and equipment they need to confront a spectrum of emergencies and carryout rescue missions. It is an honor that we look forward to undertaking immediately,” said ADS, Inc., CEO and President Luke Hillier. “This contract will double the size of our company in the next two years and allow us to greatly expand our employee base in the Virginia Beach area.”

Specifically, ADS will provide up to $800 million in emergency equipment, training and logistical support to federal, state and local first responders in each of the five geographic regions of the United States (Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Midwest, West) for the next two years, with the option to extend each contract for an additional three years.

In efforts to cater to the diverse needs of each respective region, ADS will provide up to 9,000 various fire and rescue equipment items that will be available to each applying locality or agency. Specific items that may be provided include, fire emergency devices such as hoses, extinguishers, poles, ladders, and breathing apparatuses; hazmat suits, decontamination and detection devices, and protective products, such as, gloves, boots, helmets, and additional supplies to meet the needs of search and rescue operations, such as communication equipment, generators, surveillance and alarm systems.

With over 160 employees nationwide, ADS anticipates doubling this figure over the life of the contract and continuing to expand their Virginia Beach and San Diego, California facilities. They are currently working to secure a wide variety of additional contracts within the DoD and the Department of Homeland Security, and are continuing to field the Army’s Third Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

About ADS, Inc.

ADS, Inc. (www.adstactical.com) is a second-generation family-owned small business. The company was created in 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia as the government sales division of a local diving supply center and catered to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach military community. Since that time, the company has widely expanded its product offerings and currently delivers on-time, essential operational equipment combined with industry-leading logistics solutions to each branch of the U.S. military and Federal Agencies, overseeing every aspect of their products’ supply chain and ensuring the availability of superior equipment to our men and women in uniform. A recent $5.7 billion contract award by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) as a primary vendor for the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program marks a significant expansion for ADS, Inc. in the logistics services arena.

In 2000, ADS was awarded the Prime Vendor Contract for Marine Lifesaving, Diving, and Search and Rescue through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. ADS achieved Worldwide Special Operational Equipment Prime Vendor status in 2005, solidifying their role as one of the DoD’s primary equipment suppliers. That same year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) named ADS the “DLA Business Alliance Innovative Small Business Performer of the Year.” In 2006, they were awarded the contract for the Army’s GEN III ECWCS, marking the first time a clothing system has been awarded in entirety to a single prime contractor. In 2008, ADS secured five regional Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services contracts totaling up to $4 billion to provide equipment and logistical support to federal and local agencies tasked with responding to fires and other emergencies at military installations, federal agencies and at the state and local level. ADS is also a GSA Schedule holder and DOD EMALL Contract holder.