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Archives by date > 2008 > June > 15th

USA: Contracts for Shelters, Components & Trailers

Jun 15, 2008 14:39 UTC

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Some have wondered, as they observe fabric tents being used as hurricane-relief shelters on the US Gulf Coast during hurricane season, and in war zones like Iraq where incoming fire is a fact of life, whether there might be a better way that would offer more security, durability, and even military flexibility. Meanwhile, firms like 3S Group are building expandable shelters using securable, hard-walled ISO containers, while SeaBox, Inc. offers dedicated living quarters designs and ShelterPAK kits to quickly transform unused shipping containers.

Nevertheless, the tent continues to be the US military’s preferred form of shelter for troops in war zones, and FEMA/DHS’ preferred option for disaster relief. Even upgrades like airbeam technology appears to be having difficulty finding a quick foothold, despite SSC Natick’s best efforts. Recent additions include a recent set of 10 awards, which begin a new set of contracts with the same roster of suppliers…

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Construction at Ft Lewis, WA Includes SOF Complexes

Jun 15, 2008 13:12 UTC

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M.A. Mortenson Co. in Minneapolis, MN received a $72.1 million firm-fixed price contract for a design/build project at Fort Lewis, WA, including 2 Special Operations Forces complexes. Work is expected to be complete by May 30/10. Web bids were solicited on Jan 11/08, and 2 bids were received by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District in Seattle, WA (W912DQ-07-D-0053).

Fort Lewis is home to many units, including the Army’s 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), with responsibility for the Pacific sphere, and the 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

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