Suppliers to Security Forces

Vendors who understand that and can help the government swiftly supply its troops and security personnel with high-quality equipment at the right price by the right time get rewarded, he notes. Diamondback’s proprietary items, which include ballistic armor and tactical nylon products (e.g., pouches, backpacks), are manufactured in multiple factories throughout the southern United States. Huitt says the “Made in the USA” factor often helps Diamondback secure contracts with the government, which has statutes and laws that either require or favor domestically made content. What’s more, the innovation that Diamondback brings to its proprietary product line “adds value beyond what you normally see in a pure catalog play,” Huitt says. “So we’re able to compete better.”