ADS

ADS is an equipment and logistics company that supports the military, federal agencies and first responders in the United States. The company says it is deeply rooted in supporting those who serve. It started 25 years ago as a dive shop in Virginia Beach, Virginia, outfitting Navy SEALs. It now provides military gear and tactical equipment worldwide.

Its equipment catalogs cover aerospace, C5ISR, CWMD, CBRNE and EOD, expeditionary equipment, medical supplies and training, maintenance, repair and operations, clothing and individual equipment, and weapons and optics.

Its C5ISR range covers information technology, satellite communications, tactical communications, unmanned aircraft systems, counter unmanned aircraft systems, and intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance equipment. The site lists more than 3,400 C5ISR products from over 350 suppliers.

Its unmanned systems range from nano to group 3 drones. Its command and control range includes tactical operation center suites, rugged systems and displays, storage and networking, and client devices.

ADS offers contract catalogs including a DLA logistics support program, GSA schedules, Fedmall, the Heavy Equipment Procurement Program and an FBI ecommerce consolidation IDIQ contract. The site lists rankings as the number one DLA equipment and technology provider, a top 25 federal contractor and a top 75 GSA contractor.

More than one quarter of its workforce has served in the military or held a federal, law enforcement or first responder role. The site lists awards including Military Friendly Employer 2024 and Great Place to Work certification.

ADS also features Wing Inflatable Solutions. The site describes Wing as the world leader in inflatable boats, life rafts and survival solutions. Wing builds its sponsons and boats by hand in a Northern California factory, and its P series craft range from 13 to 20 feet.

The site includes a featured suppliers list with brands such as Aimpoint, Oakley, QinetiQ and Skydio.

Services

• Aerospace equipment
• C5ISR
• CWMD, CBRNE and EOD
• Expeditionary shelters
• Medical supplies and training
• Maintenance, repair and operations
• Weapons and optics
• Clothing and individual equipment
• Contract catalogs
• Unmanned systems