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Award of US JE-RDAP CBRNe framework contract
Award of US JE-RDAP CBRNe framework contract.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 8215V Avon Rubber PLC 08 November 2017 \n\n8 November 2017\nAvon Rubber p.l.c. (\"Avon\" or the \"Group\")\n \nAward of US JE-RDAP CBRNe framework contract\n \nAvon Rubber p.l.c. is pleased to announce that it has received confirmation from the US Department of Defense of the Group's participation under the Joint Enterprise - Research, Development, Acquisition and Production/Procurement contract vehicle (\"JE-RDAP\").\nThe JE-RDAP is an $8.2bn, 10 year multiple award framework contract which establishes a group of qualified contractors to compete for orders in relation to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Enhanced Conventional Weapons (\"CBRNe\") Defense systems, equipment and material.\nThe JE-RDAP framework is important to Avon as it is the procurement structure under which two CBRNe programmes, the M53A1 respirator and the M69 aircrew mask system will be purchased. These programmes are potentially significant to the Group in the medium term and, having secured participation under JE-RDAP, initial task orders are expected to be received during the course of 2018.\nAvon will make further announcements when the follow on task orders are received.\nFor further enquiries, please contact:\n \n\n\n\n\nAvon Rubber p.l.c.\n\n\n01225 896400\n\n\n\n\nPaul McDonald, Chief Executive Officer\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNick Keveth, Chief Financial Officer\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeber Shandwick Financial\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNick Oborne / Tom Jenkins\n\n\n020 7067 0700\n\n\n\n\n \nLegal Entity Identifier: 213800JM1AN62REBWA71\nClassification: Inside information under article 17 of the Market Abuse Regulation.\n \nNote to editors: Avon Rubber p.l.c. is an innovative design and engineering group, specialising in two core markets, Protection and Dairy. Avon Protection is the recognised global leader in advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (\"CBRN\") respiratory protection systems for the world's military, homeland security, first responder and fire markets. Through its milkrite | InterPuls brand Avon's market leading Dairy business provides complete milking point solutions to customers across the world.\n \nFor further information, please visit the Group's website: www.avon-rubber.com \n\nThis information is provided by RNSThe c...