Fosta-Tek is awarded $1 million contract for new military eyewear program

LEOMINSTER, Mass., January 15, 1997 -- Fosta-Tek has been awarded a contract for the manufacture of the lenses required for the U.S. Army's new Special Protective Eyewear (SPECS). The contract calls for the production of a minimum of 279,000 lenses in the first year, with a maximum of 523,000. The contract also includes options for the purchase of lenses in the same quantities for two additional years. If the U.S. Army purchases the maximum amount called for each of the three years, Fosta-Tek's contract would have a sales value of over $5 million. This would make it the largest military eyewear program in the history of the company.

The SPECS system also includes new lense technology for ballistic and laser eye protection; and includes interchangeable spatula and caple temples, a nosepiece, and four interchangeable lenses. The temples are capable of panascopic tilt adjustment for maximum fit, comfort and acceptance. Lenses are available in clear, sunglass, and two and three wavelength laser protection. All lenses are ballistic protective and are capable of defeating a 5.8 grain, T-37 shaped fragment simulating a projectile at 650 feet per second. The SPECS are designed to accommodate the 5th percentile female to the 95 percentile male in two sizes.

Source: Fosta-Tek Optics, Inc.