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Highlighting the BombCaddy for Defense Contractors

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Moving Bulky Equipment

Moving bulky DOD contractor equipment can be a tricky and difficult job with a high risk of injury. The BombCaddy from DJ Products lets your employees easily maneuver equipment and machinery, whether it’s in a confined space or being towed across long distances.

Move DOD Contractor Equipment with Ease

Our BombCaddy was originally designed for use at airport screening areas where explosive materials needed to be removed quickly and safely. The trailer is self-propelled and directed via remote control so the operator can remain at a safe distance.

Loads of up to 5,000 pounds can be moved with the BombCaddy using manual, wireless or pendant-controlled steering. It operates up to 2 MPH in confined areas, and it can be towed across long distances at speeds of up to 40 MPH.

Reduce Lost Time and Workers Compensation Claims

Most workplace injuries are due to overexertion, whether it be lifting excess weight or performing tasks in an awkward, unnatural posture. The BombCaddy allows a single employee to transport loads that would usually take at least two people, while the remote control feature eliminates squatting, pushing, pulling and other repetitive motion activities that cause stress on joints and muscles.

You’ll also see an increase in productivity when using the BombCaddy. Employees who would generally be assisting with material handling are freed up to spend their time on other duties.

Streamline Your Workplace Operations with the BombCaddy

Our BombCaddy is perfect for moving DOD contractor equipment, but it has applications for many other environments involving manufacturing, distribution or outdoor equipment. Visit our website for quick and friendly assistance from one of our sales engineers.

DOD News: Pentagon Tries Open Data Strategy in New Site

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Help Yourself Out and Make the Job Easier.

The Department of Defense (DOD) has recently launched the website data.mil to show the potential benefits of an open data strategy. The DOD hopes to work with startups in the field to create engaging narratives with information rather than just posting a lot of data online. This site was created by Mary Lazzeri of Defense Digital Service, who tells FedScoop the initial dataset is called Theater History of Operations (THOR). It’s a comprehensive database of aerial bombings.

The significance of THOR

The information goes all the way back to 1918 and has been useful for the Pentagon to conduct pilot training. It includes mission pilot descriptions of the bombings, weather conditions, and damage assessments. Lazzeri said THOR has a lot of angles that will likely be of interest to a wide range of people. She goes on to say that the site is not an attempt to be an extensive archive of all DOD departments and information. Rather, the intention is to pick interesting datasets that can make a good story.

DOD contractors

Military and DOD (GSA) data, along with the regulations for defense contractors, is not exactly light reading for most people. But it’s necessary that you as a defense contractor understand the requirements and use the proper DOD contractor equipment. Movers like our BombCaddy can easily maneuver heavy machinery and other loads safely in confined areas. It is battery powered, fully remote controlled, and designed for intricate maneuvering.

Visit our website for our complete line of DOD contractor equipment. One of our knowledgeable and courteous sales engineers will ensure you get the right solution for your application.

DoD Cracks Down on Employees Leaving to be Contractors

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DOD Lost an Employee to Boeing

Possible conflicts of interest when Department of Defense (DOD) employees leave to work for defense contractors should be of interest to every tax payer in the country. CNS News reports, when Darleen Druyun, one of the Pentagon’s top-level acquisition officials, was offered a job by Boeing earning $250,000 a year, it clearly compromised the negotiations of a contract for a tanker project. In her role as Principal Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Druyun gave Boeing preferential consideration and agreed to a higher price for the project. She then left the DOD to accept the job at Boeing.

Problems still exist

The unethical behavior earned Druyun a $250,000 fine and nine month sentence in federal prison. It also prompted officials to add the “revolving door” provision to the National Defense Authorization Act in 2008. Audits in 2010, 2014, and March of 2016 show potential conflicts of interest remain a major concern. Among other problems with reporting, the required online database known as the After Government Employment Advice Repository (AGEAR) is lacking much necessary information to be an effective tool.

DOD contractor equipment

Civilian contractors are constantly under scrutiny and must operate as efficiently as possible. The GSA has a wide range of requirements for Military and DOD contractors.

At DJProducts, we know the requirements for DOD contractor equipment and the importance of maintaining both the safety of your employees and operational efficiency. Our BombCaddy is a remote controlled, self-propelled power trailer. It is capable of safely maneuvering heavy machines and equipment in tight spaces. Contact us today for more information on our full line of DOD contractor equipment.