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The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has contracted with Mount Rogers Community Services, based in Wytheville, Virginia, for an award of $76,202,871. As part of a three-year contract, this funding supports the production of combat flame-resistant type II and type III shirts. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“For years, Mount Rogers Community Services has manufactured high-quality products for our military.

“This DLA awarding contract for more than $76 million helps Mount Rogers Community Services produce combat flame-resistant shirts for the American Army.”

BACKGROUND

Mount Rogers Community Services is a non-profit organization that employs people with disabilities.  

Among other things, they manage a manufacturing network for combat flame-resistant shirts, as well as combat helmet covers and field packs. Their manufacturing facilities are based in Atkins, Hillsville and Wytheville.

Since 2010, Mount Rogers Community Services has produced combat flame-resistant shirts.

DLA manages the global defense supply chain for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, and other federal, state and local agencies.

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