DLA contracts DHB for protective vests

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has contracted Florida-based Point Blank Body Armor Inc. for its Interceptor Outer Tactical Vests.

Point Blank Body Armor is a subsidiary of protective body armor provider DHB Industries Inc., a contractor for the Department of Defense, among others.

Under the $29 million contract, Point Blank Body Armor will produce 50,000 of its trademarked Interceptor Outer Tactical Vest for the DLA. Officials say deliveries are set to begin in November 2007.

"We continue to execute our strategy and I am pleased with the progress our team has made," said Larry Ellis, DHB Industries president and chief executive officer, in a statement. "This latest Interceptor OTV order is further testament to the combat proven quality and reliability of our products.

"Over the past year, we have instituted programs to strengthen our company at all levels. Our commitment to integrity, teamwork and excellence, have been key elements of our plan," he said. "Becoming compliant and seeking reinstatement on a major exchange remain our primary goals. I look forward to moving aggressively forward to achieve our vision of becoming the global leader in soft body armor and protective solutions."