ADG Again Selected to Provide Molded Boots for CBRN Protection
Jessup, Maryland (January 27, 2025) – AirBoss Defense Group (ADG), the global leader in survivability for the assured mobility and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) communities is announcing that the U.S. government has selected the ADG Molded AirBoss Lightweight Overboot (MALO) for it’s CBRN boot program contract. This is a three (3) year contract with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 675,000 pairs and a maximum potential order quantity of 1.7 million pairs expected to be worth up to an aggregate amount of $83.2 million.
ADG holds the current sole source contract for this requirement and is proud to have been again selected as the supplier of choice for this critical personal protective equipment (PPE) item for American warfighters. CBRN boots are in continuous demand by the Department of Defense and the MALO was designed to provide superior protection against environmental threats and a wide range of toxic industrial chemicals while providing optimal fit and comfort. The MALO is the solution of choice and incumbent program boot in over forty countries, with over 6.1 million pair sold to date.
“Our company is pleased to continue providing unique protective and survivability solutions to support American warfighters,” said John Johns, President of ADG. “The MALO is a key component of CBRN protection systems procured by the Department of Defense and we look forward to providing this critical boot to ensure the safety of our warfighters in critical mission environments and challenging conditions.”
ADG has supported the CBRN and PPE needs of the Federal Government for more than two decades and continues to actively assist the Department of Defense to build a stable, secure, and resilient supply chain for high-quality PPE.
About AirBoss Defense Group (ADG)
ADG is a growing survivability company that provides military, law enforcement, medical providers, industrial providers and first responders with a diverse portfolio of protective equipment that spans the entire survivability spectrum. AirBoss Defense, an ADG brand, is a recognized world leader in rapid deployment negative pressure isolation shelters, CBRNE protective equipment, medical protective equipment, and personal respiratory protective products. AirBoss Defense’s emergency response and personal protective equipment is utilized by the Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, FEMA, CDC, other government agencies and private companies.
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