The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army have authorized an initial production run of up to 8,600 Enhanced Combat Helmets (ECH). Ceradyne, Inc., the California-based manufacturer of the ECH, will soon begin production of the first phase of the order: 4,000 helmets to be divided equally between the Marine Corps and the Army. Depending on when the Full Rate Production (FRP)/Fielding decision is made, continual phase orders will be submitted until the quantity of 8,600 helmets is met. These helmets will not be fielded until after the FRP/Fielding decision is made.
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Marine Corps Systems Command and Program Executive Officer Land Systems conduct an Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) every two years, and the next event is scheduled to take place April 30 through May 2, 2012, at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Va. The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is the organization managing the Marine Corps acquisition teams APBI, and more information can be found on their website at http://www.ndia.org/meetings/2900/Pages/. Individuals and companies interested in attending and/or displays and exhibits can also contact NDIAs Brant Murray, bmurray@ndia.org or (703) 247-2572.
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