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So. Here we are. Feel free to skip today’s post. We’re going to break down a small portion of an Iraq contract. It’s long and tedious.

We’ve been talking about the Berry Amendment and ANHAM/Nour USA this week. But what does it all mean and what exactly are we talking about?

We decided to look at the information available from TACOM and to present a simplified break down of what we found (yes, we read ALL of the pdfs--hundreds of pages). We have more research to do as we’ll need to track down each of the vendors to see who is providing what. But that will have to come later.

Numbers are provided in the ANHAM’s final solicitation/contract (PDF) which we will have to assume is accurate. In some instances, there is no way to determine the cost of an item. We’ve noted this by: (portion, amount unknown)

For the purposes of space, we’ve omitted items/description not likely to be covered (such as tent poles, etc) We also figured you probably didn’t care what color an item was or how many snaps there were.

Keep in mind that we are just looking at a small portion of ONE contract worth $120,000 million out of a total Iraq supplemental of $160 billion. We’re also only looking at those items affected by ONE regulation, the Berry Amendment.

Gosh, we hope we didn't overlook anything. Ok. Here we go.

Items that might be affected by the Berry Amendment based on the descriptions provided in SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT of the Executive Summary of April 5 (PDF):

C.2.4 Ambulance Vehicle:

g. […] an EMT first aid kit containing:

(1) 20 - approximately 1 inch x 3 inch adhesive bandages
(2) 4 - triangular sling/bandage
(3) 2 - approximately 4 inch x 4.1 yard gauze roll bandages
(4) 1 - approximately 6 inch x 4.1 yard gauze roll bandage
(5) 2 - approximately 3 inch x 5 yard latex free elastic bandages
(6) 10 - approximately 2 inch x 2 inch gauze dressing pads
(7) 10 - approximately 3 inch x 3 inch gauze dressing pads
(8) 10 - approximately 4 inch x 4 inch gauze dressing pads
(9) 1 - approximately 12 inch x 30 inch multi-trauma dressing
(10) 2 - approximately 8 inch x 10 inch trauma pad
(11) 3 - approximately 5 inch x 9 inch trauma pad
(12) 12 - Antiseptic cleansing wipes
(14) 1 - approximately 1 inch x 10 yard waterproof medical tape
(15) 1 - approximately 3 inch 10 yard porous cloth athletic tape

Quantity: 129
Cost per unit: $24,760.00 (portion, amount unknown)
Total: $3,194,040.00 (portion, amount unknown)

C.7.1 Sleeping Bag: Rectangular shaped bag with minimum size 34 inches x 82 inches. Dual bag construction with sewn in weather tube to keep cold from coming thru zipper. Insulation overlapping shingle two layer must be synthetic material with very low water absorption qualities A stuff sack must be provided that sleeping bag will fit in.

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $50.56
Total: $686,200.32

C.7.2 Entrenching Tool With Cover: [material unspecified]

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $9.24 (portion, amount unknown)
Total: $125,405.28 (portion, amount unknown)

C.7.3 Load Bearing Vest: Load bearing vest shall have the ability to attach and remove various equipment to include but not be limited to ammunition, grenade, canteens, and or other mission essential load carrying pockets. The vests shall be compatible with pistol belt C.7.13. The vest shall be adjustable to allow proper fitting. (2) Magazine pouches (six 30 round AK47 magazines)
(1) Compass pouch
(4) Multi- purpose pouches
Fabric: durable nylon
Pouches will be snap-on as well as Velcro

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $34.81
Total: $472,441.32

C.7.4 Poncho: The poncho is a rectangular shaped garment with an attached hood having a draw string cord around the face opening. The poncho and hood will be capable of use over the users helmet, body armor and all equipment. The poncho will be made from waterproof nylon fabric coated on one side only.

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $16.76
Total: $227,466.72

C.7.5 Poncho Liner: A quilted liner made from synthetic material with very low water absorption qualities that matches the dimensions of the poncho. The poncho liner will be capable of use as a field blanket to keep the user warm.

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $22.78
Total: $309,170.16

C.7.7 Body Armor: Individual armor that will protect the wearers torso (front, back and sides) and neck. The vest shall have the ability to add and remove various pouches, pockets and individual equipment to reduce load and configure as necessary depending on the mission. The vest shall be capable of carrying ballistic plates front and back.

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $553.50 (portion, amount unknown)
Total: $7,512,102.00 (portion, amount unknown)

C.7.8 Helmet with Cover: Helmet cover shall be cloth and fits snuggly over helmet.

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $114.36 (portion, amount unknown)
Total: $1,552,093.92 (portion, amount unknown)

C.7.11 Medium Tent: This tent will allow 8-12 individuals to sleep or perform unit operations. It will be rectangular in shape and constructed of heavy duty nylon. It will be waterproof. It will have rollable sides to allow ventilation and netted sides to prevent entry of flying insects.

Quantity: 270
Cost per unit: $3,074.28
Total: $830,055.60

C.7.12 Rucksack: The rucksack shall be constructed of durable lightweight weather resistant material with the following features:
Rucksack shall consist of a main pouch with closure and outside pockets. Shall have hangers for carrying individual equipment and attaching pockets. Removable pockets for carrying various military equipment.

Note: According to Irib News, the rucksacks have been subcontracted to Ukrainian state-owned factories.

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $65.55
Total: $889,644.60

C.7.13 Pistol Belt: Adjustable to accommodate waist sizes of 24 inches minimum to 56 inches maximum, with quick release mechanism. User will be able to attach various items to include Canteens, weapon or ammunition pouches as necessary. Color will be tan or green (olive drab). Nylon web Attachable to the load bearing vest

Quantity: 13,572
Cost per unit: $6.11
Total: $82,924.92

C.7.16 Canteen Cover:
The cover will be attachable to Load Bearing equipment, pistol belt, and body armor.

Quantity: 27,144
Cost per unit: $2.62 (portion, amount unknown)
Total: $71,117.28 (portion, amount unknown)

Next, we'll be looking at statements provided by TACOM regarding the Berry Amendment and the ANHAM contract. btw, we haven’t heard back from Denise Mika in response to our follow up email. Oh well.

Special thanks to JB & SR for contributing to today’s post.