Harris Applauds Army Body Armor Order to Hardwire, LLC

WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today applauded a task order award from the U.S. Army to Hardwire, LLC in Pocomoke City, Maryland, for the procurement of the Army's next generation Modular Scalable Vest (MSV). The Army MSV program will replace heavy body armor systems with new lightweight armor and carriers. The contract under which the task order was awarded runs through December 2029. The Army's top priority for the MSV program is to "lighten the load" on its troops with a tailorable vest. Hardwire's patented armor was the lightest evaluated for the program and one of the first chosen for production.

Further information on the order can be found here.

Congressman Harris issued the following statement:

"This is great news for our troops, for the Lower Shore, and for Hardwire. I have visited the manufacturing facility and it is clear that they strive for excellence in producing life-saving products for our men and women in uniform from the military to law enforcement. Their innovation and skilled workforce produce a tremendous protection for our warfighters and reliable value to our country."

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