POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Point Blank Solutions, Inc. ("PBSI", OTC Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Point Blank Body Armor has been awarded a $38.5 million contract from the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command ("RDECOM") Contracting Center to produce the New, Generation II Improved Outer Tactical Vests ("IOTVs"). Under the terms of the contract (Solicitation #: W91CRB-09-C-0124), the Company will begin production in October 2009 and expects to complete the order by January 2010.
"This latest award is another testament to the quality of our products and the Army''s trust in our combat-proven solutions," stated Jim Henderson, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. "We continue to work closely with the Armed Forces and our other domestic and international customers and partners, to develop the most innovative and safest ballistics in the industry, while lowering our cost position and improving our production capabilities. This was a competitive solicitation and I believe our efforts over the past year enabled us to put forth the best proposal, based on price, performance and quality."
The Company further disclosed today that this contract award is not part of the IOTV Main Buy (Solicitation #: W91CRB-07-0079).
ABOUT POINT BLANK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Point Blank Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design and production of technologically advanced body armor systems for the U.S. Military, Government, and law enforcement agencies, as well as select international markets. The Company is also recognized as the largest producer of soft body armor in the U.S.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing and laboratory testing facilities, strategic technology and marketing alliances, and with an ongoing commitment to deliver innovative, lowest-cost, best value soft body armor products, Point Blank Solutions delivers the most advanced body armor solutions, faster and more effectively than anyone in the industry. The Company maintains facilities in Pompano Beach, FL and Jacksboro, TN. To learn more about Point Blank Solutions, Inc. visit our website at http://www.pointblanksolutionsinc.com/.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
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Company Contact: Media Contact: Michelle Doery, Chief Financial Officer Glenn Wiener, Media Relations Tel: 954-630-0900 Tel: 212-786-6011 Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
CONTACT: Michelle Doery, Chief Financial Officer, +1-954-630-0900, Point
Blank Solutions, Inc.; or Media, Glenn Wiener, Media Relations,
+1-212-786-6011, gwiener@GWCco.com
Web Site: http://www.pointblanksolutionsinc.com/
