[Golf1echo]

2011-2012 we experienced an end to unit purchases for our equipment which granted, is not within the NSN supply chain, since then all purchases have been made by individuals. Talking to any acquisition guys the last few years they just shake their heads perhaps a remark about Disabled Veteran Small Business certification....Ironically there is someone in one of the COM's that has been trying to purchase pieces but nothing ever materializes and yet that same ..COM is promoting innovative initiatives to connect with small business.

Matbock is one of the companies that has navigated the supply chain well and surely they had some help...the NSW Supply Chain is considerably different than Army, Marine, and greater Air Forces chains. It is much more streamlined and good on them, and nice to see it translate over to other branches.

From our perspective we see very different needs from end users, mission sets can change, theaters of operation change, deployment frequency and duration, etc... make a more nimble supply chain critical.

As a small company one challenge is to credential up, market, develop, source materials, manage labor/ equipment and maintain relevant connections in the ever changing landscape of the logistic world....from that we take a slightly different approach and focus on our end users, their needs, and satisfaction.....