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<p>For thousands of active-duty members and civilians on military installations, almost everything needed to carry out their daily activities can be found onsite, including <a href="/military/military-treatment-facilities">military treatment facilities (MTFs)</a>. From base pharmacies to hospital ships, MTFs store the medicine and supplies needed to keep soldiers and those that support them healthy and ready for action.</p>
<p>Throughout all branches of the <a href="/military">military, storage solutions</a> are utilized to preserve and protect valuable medications, all while conserving limited space within their respective facilities. Let’s take a look at these solutions, examples of MTFs they can be found within, and the impact they are making for military installations all over the world.</p>
<h2>Solutions At Sea</h2>
<p>Aboard the massive <a href="/blog/medical-supply-storage-on-a-navy-hospitalship/">USNS Comfort</a>, interior storage capacity for medicine and supplies can be surprisingly limited, making the ability to maximize their allocated footprint a vital resource. In addition, issues with material security caused by the unsteady nature of functioning on water had administrators in search of a safer, more efficient solution.</p>
<p>That solution, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/heavy-duty-mobile-racking">Spacesaver’s ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System</a>, utilizes roller-guide carriages with in-rail, anti-tip features, as well as synchro drive and mechanical clutch brakes. Equipped with custom rail-locking bars at the base and overhead brackets attached to the tops of the shelving, the system allows users to prevent movement by locking down open “underway” aisles. To promote further organization and security, shelves are available with bin fronts and dividers and can be fitted with tambour doors.</p>
<h2>Surgically Precise Storage</h2>
<p>Surgical instruments and packed surgical kits require the highest care to remain safe, secure, and ready for use at a moment’s notice. Like any other surgical setting, MTFs require surgical storage areas that ensure instrument sterility and accessibility are preserved, simplify inventory management, and fit within a constrained space.</p>
<p>To achieve these requirements, MTF administrators can turn to their local Spacesaver consultant to deliver the perfect solution, consisting of wire shelving on stainless steel ActivRAC systems with stainless rail, incorporating an automated vertical carousel system to store surgical instruments in bins. The wire shelving units minimize dust accumulation, and the shelves are spaced to accommodate the packed surgical kits and make optimal use of the allotted space.</p>
<h2>Versatile Solutions for Heightened Responsiveness</h2>
<p>Preparedness is a staple of the military mentality. And, while no MTF wishes to be face-to-face with an emergency medical situation, they need to know they have the supplies and the systems to be ready for one. By utilizing solutions big and small, MTFs have the ability to store more and move faster at the time of need.</p>
<p>When life-saving supplies are required at a moment’s notice, MTFs can rely on Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/shelving/flexible-shelving">Flexible Shelving</a> to securely store and swiftly deliver the right materials for the situation. Mounted on casters and available in a variety of configurations, these adaptable units are designed to accommodate the specific needs of each installation’s medical facilities.</p>
<p>As available space is at a premium on base, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems">Spacesaver’s High-Density Mobile Storage (HDMS) Systems</a> allow MTFs to store twice the amount of supplies in half the footprint, increasing access to supplies for staff and giving them more time to care for their patients. Having been utilized within hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics to efficiently store medical supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment, these versatile systems allow users to safely keep resources organized and available when needed.</p>
<h2>Overseas Scripts</h2>
<p>Maintaining efficient pharmaceutical operations on military bases can be a large undertaking. Not only do you need to need to account for the demands of and ever-changing number of active-duty military members and authorized civilian residents, but you need to have the capacity and resources to adapt to ailments ranging from the common cold to those requiring far more intricate and vital treatments.</p>
<p>In the case of a pharmacy located on a U.S. base across the Atlantic, its basement storage had become a cluttered mess of outdated and inefficient static shelving, creating issues with controlling storage and maintaining quick access to the medications and supplies it housed. Enter Spacesaver and its versatile pharmaceutical storage product lineup.</p>
<p>As the basement had limited space to work with, a multitude of solutions were needed. After removing and upgrading the flooring, our experts installed shelving with butcher block work benches, a <a href="/products/specialty-storage/modular-systems">FrameWRX® Storage System</a> with standard and bin shelving, and mechanical assist mobile systems to maximize capacity and streamline organization.</p>

Helping the Military Soldier On

Spacesaver’s healthcare solutions keep warriors in the fight.

<h2>We’re off and running in the 2023 fiscal year (FY 2023)</h2>

<p>All trends are pointing toward an upturn in both orders and sales in the coming months. So, as we prepare to move forward into FY 2023, let’s review the happenings of FY 2022 and how they’ll shape our plan of attack.</p>

<h3>Looking Back to 2022</h3>
<p>No doubt, 2022 was a year of anomaly. The first 6 months of the year suggested one of the slowest starts in decades, and the rest of the year was heavily dependent on the ebb and flow of the world’s events. Orders began to rise significantly in August and September and historically this trend would continue to rise throughout October, but this year’s numbers declined slightly as a result of timing.</p>

<p>Overall, customers had money, were definitely ready to bolster their storage capabilities, but then…they didn’t.  All-in-all, the DOD budget performed at a low-level of execution – not from the standpoint of spending all their money, but how and when it was spent, and what it was spent on. Certain things that were priorities in the beginning of the year, changed or pivoted for the Department of Defense (DOD), much of which was a product of the following happenings:</p>

<ul>
 	<li><strong>The Russia/Ukraine Conflict</strong>
No telling when our support of the efforts will be complete</li>
 	<li><strong>Military leadership being more focused on positively impacting climate change</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Inflation Impacts</strong>
Readiness items are more expensive (food, fuel, etc.)</li>
 	<li><strong>Recruiting and Manning Costs</strong>
Program development, production, and sustainment costs are higher</li>
 	<li><strong>Supply Chain Fragility</strong>
Lead times, cost of transport, commodity prices, etc.</li>
</ul>
</li>


<h3>Looking Ahead to 2023</h3>
<p>While many of the items indicated in the FY 2022 recap above have a carry-over affect into the new year, there are a lot of things to be positive about in 2023. Let’s take a look at a few of them:</p>

<ul>
 	<li><strong>Military spending is cyclical</strong>
With a down year in 2022, we should see growth year over year
High potential that the DOD appropriations number will increase over FY 2022, as well as over the FY 2023 budget request</li>
 	<li><strong>Capitalizing on the new SIG SAUER weapon being issued to select Army customers</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Doubling down on replicating top efforts from 2022 with similar units across the board in 2023</strong></li>
</ul>


<h3>Top FY 2023 Initiatives</h3>
<p>While the results of the midterm elections will either get us closer to a continuing resolution date or push it further down the road, there are many initiatives to focus on in this fiscal year including:</p>

<ul>
 	<li><strong>Air Force Refueling &amp; Mobility Wings – Air Mobility Command</strong>
The more wings you have, the more opportunities there are for efficiency</li>
 	<li><strong>F35 Squadrons</strong>
Will your base be housing these innovative aircrafts?</li>
 	<li><strong>Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs)</strong>
Maintaining the health of all residents on base</li>
 	<li><strong>Procurement Strategies</strong>
Utilizing contract vehicles</li>
</ul>

<h3>Optimizing The Space You Have</h3>
<p><a href="/military/">Spacesaver’s military storage solutions</a> save time and make the most of your space. That means additional space for essential items, less time searching for stored items, and more time for training to increase readiness. Reach out to our team for more information on how to improve efficiency in every location on base.</p>

<h2>Preparing for an About-Face</h2>
<p>Your local Spacesaver reps can explain your options and help you save space, get organized, and remained ready. Contact our team to set up a walkthrough of your facility so we can analyze your storage needs and workflows and provide a plan to make the most efficient use of your space.</p>

Deploying Funds for Increased Action

Preparing bases to utilize incoming funds for the new fiscal year.

<h2>This year’s <a href="https://www.adsinc.com/warrior" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warrior East and Warrior West shows</a> have come and gone. And, although the shows took place 2700 miles apart, attendees and exhibiters shared several common themes and focuses for the future. </h2>

<p>Spacesaver’s team of experts were on hand for both shows and are happy to share what we heard, saw, and presented while in attendance. </p>

<h3>Storage for Gears and Gadgets</h3>
<p>Throughout the exhibit halls of both tradeshows, attendees expressed the same need: better storage for their gear. From weapons to drones, stored indoors and outdoors, there is a clear desire for storage solutions that are as accessible as they are secure. At the East show, we featured our <a href="/products/weapons-storage/tricon-weapons-storage/">weapons Tricon</a>, which offers an ideal solution for securely storing and shipping modern weapons, collateral gear, and repair parts.</p>

<h3>Staying Ready for Deployment</h3>
<p>One specific storage use type we heard showgoers say they’d like to see more of was temporary, deployable storage solutions. Interior space is costly both from a maintenance and best use case, so by offering solutions that can be located outside of the building and easily accessed when needed, military personnel can allocate time and money to other causes. On display for showgoers at the West show, was our <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#rapidreadinessbox">Rapid Readiness Box</a> – a durable, efficient, and secure deployable storage solution designed as an alternative to wooden shipping crates making it easier to pack, ship, and store tools and gear. </p>

<h3>Speed and Operational Reach</h3>
<p>While at Warrior East, our team had the opportunity to present to attendees about utilizing storage solutions to increase readiness, reduce their footprint, create more usable space, and prevent property loss/damage.</p>

<p>Encompassing solutions for all branches of the military, the presentation provided real-world applications of efficient and adaptable solutions including weapons racks, gear lockers, mobile storage solutions, a plethora of <a href="/blog/store-deployable-military-gear/">deployable storage options</a>. Reach out to our experienced team of military storage experts for a walkthrough of the presentation. </p>

<h3>Equipping Operational Efficiency</h3>
<p>The end of the year is drawing close for many in the military market. Reach out to our team of experts to learn how you can boost your base’s efficiency and stay mission-ready!</p>

Advancing Military Operations from Coast to Coast

 What Spacesaver’s team learned at the 2022 Warrior shows.

<h2>There are roughly <strong>60 military hospitals across the country</strong> and most have a military treatment facility (MTF) component within them.</h2>

<p> From storing records to distributing medicine and supplies, MTFs play a huge role in protecting those that protect us. Here are a few examples of how Spacesaver’s team of military storage experts can provide solutions to increase readiness, prevent property loss, and optimize space for those who serve.</p>

<h3>Providing Value, A Mile High</h3>
<p>Like many military medical facilities, Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO was facing a lack of space and inefficient operations regarding inventory control. Knowing a change was needed, they reached out to Spacesaver’s local expert to assess what could be done to replace its aging <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density mobile storage (HDMS) system</a>.</p>
<p>Upon meeting with hospital’s property manager and members of its administrative team, our consultant was able to present options to remove and replace the system with one that better fit its available space and future need. Knowing the installation would be in the basement, the resulting HDMS solution included water-resistant document boxes and antimicrobial paint to ensure items would be protected. </p>

<h3>A Solid Foundation for Access</h3>
<p>Due to inefficient storage products at a US Air Force Medical Center, surgical kits and soft supplies were being stored on opposite floors, unnecessarily extending surgical case preparation process. Additionally, regulations at the Center state that all high-density storage solutions must be built on top of the existing floor with no floor penetration, and flooring material be manufactured from stainless steel.</p>

<p>As both factors are critical in controlling the spread of contaminants, Center staff called their local Spacesaver consultant to help develop a solution. The result included <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/modular-moving-shelving-systems/">Spacesaver high-density storage systems</a> with the capacity to collocate supplies, installed on engineered-to-order stainless steel tread flooring. Still, the Center’s existing wire carts were installed directly on the Spacesaver high-density mobile carriages, resulting in significant cost savings, and allowing space for an additional system using “waterfall” wire shelving.</p>


<h3>Medical Storage by Land and Sea</h3>
<p>The USNS Comfort is a 1000-bed hospital ship that has been deployed on humanitarian missions around the globe. While docked in Manhattan to help relieve New York City’s overburdened healthcare system during the COVID-19 crisis, <a href="/blog/medical-supply-storage-on-a-navy-hospitalship/">Spacesaver’s systems played a crucial role in keeping the ship’s pharmacy and sterile supply storage areas organized and safe</a>.</p>
<p>Although the Comfort is a massive ship with a displacement of approximately 70,000 tons, interior storage space is limited. In addition, staff were concerned about the previous storage systems and how they would slide along the rails unpredictably when the ship was underway.</p>
<p>To remedy this situation, Spacesaver’s local consultant was brought in and worked with the ship’s medical staff and Spacesaver’s engineers to design safer solutions. The resulting Spacesaver systems use roller-guide carriages with in-rail anti-tip, as well as synchro drive and mechanical clutch brakes, allowing crew to lock down storage and prevent movement when the ship is both stationary and underway.</p>
<h3>(Patch)ing Up Storage Ailments</h3>
<p>Spacesaver’s storage solutions are making a difference for the United States Air Force (USAF) base in Stuttgart, Germany. With basement storage that had become a cluttered mess, <a href="/blog/pharmaceutical-storage-for-military/">Patch Barracks’ busy pharmacy</a> was experiencing issues with controlling storage and maintaining quick access to the medications and supplies it housed for the base. Outdated and inefficient static shelving blocked visibility and failed to provide enough capacity for the growing number of medications needed to be on hand.</p>
<p>In need of support, base officials contacted Spacesaver’s team of storage experts to assess the situation and provide solutions to best accommodate the limited space of the pharmacy’s basement. We installed new flooring, shelving with butcher block work benches, a <a href="/products/commercial-modular-storage-systems/framewrx-bin-shelving-system/">FrameWRX® Storage System</a> with standard and bin shelving, and mechanical assist mobile systems to maximize capacity and organization. The result was a more organized Pharmacy with more than double the pharmaceutical storage capacity and two additional work areas for staff.</p>

<h2>How Healthy Is Your Storage?</h2>
<p>Whether you operate by Land, Sea, or Air (or all the above), Spacesaver’s team of military storage experts have the solutions to keep your base running heathy and efficiently. Reach out to set up a free assessment with your local consultant!</p>



A Matter of (National) Health and Safety

Efficient Storage: The right prescription for a healthy defense.

<h2>Navigating the rules and processes for purchasing equipment and goods in the military can feel a bit overwhelming. </h2>
<p>At Spacesaver, we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you to get the goods you want and need with less hassle. Let us show you these four procurement options.</p>


<h2>Procurement Options</h2>
<ol>
 	<li><a href="#COTS">Existing COTS IDIQ’s</a></li>
 	<li><a href="#GSA">General Service Admin</a></li>
 	<li><a href="#NSN">National Stock Number</a></li>
 	<li><a href="#OPEN">Open Market</a></li>
</ol>

<h3>1. Existing COTS IDIQ’s</h3>
<p>
Using existing FAR and DFAR compliant commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) indefinitely delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ’s) contract vehicles is the most effective acquisition strategy for military personnel looking to purchase Spacesaver. Using existing DOD-approved COTS IDIQ’s, such as the various Tailored Logistics Support Programs (TLSP) managed by DLA, rewards the purchaser for spending the time to find the highest quality products for their facility. Some of the TLSP’s include Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), Special Operations Equipment (SOE), Fire and Emergency Services and Equipment (FESE), and Ability One Base Supply Centers (ABOBSC).</p>

<p>Additionally, these procurement mechanisms do not require an end-user’s financial points-of-contact (FOPOC) to go through base contracting, unlike most other purchasing routes. Using this process, the purchaser will get the exact item required and the best value price to the government. Furthermore, the control of the purchase is entirely in the hands of the end-user and/or their FOPOC and no outside personnel will guide the purchase toward a cheaper, lower quality product. So, when Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#rapidreadinessbox">Rapid Readiness Box</a>, <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">UWR</a>, <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#mobilitycrate">Mobility Crate</a>, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Mobile Storage</a> solution is exactly what is needed to execute your mission, you know it is Spacesaver product you will be getting – and fast. For example, the TLSP SOE contract scope, from order request submission until obligated funds, the process averages 15 business days.
</p>


<p>Another bonus of using the DLA contract program is that orders are processed using Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIRP) or Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP). Due to this, your funding does not get tied to the transaction until the final price is agreed upon so your order can be submitted without any obligation to spend. Lastly, these funds are transferred directly to DLA and not to any specific commercial vendor.</p>

<p>For more information on DLA TLS contracts <a href="/contact-us">contact us</a> or read this article from <a href="https://www.adsinc.com/contracts/tailored-logistics-support-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our partner ADS</a>.</p>


<h3>2. General Service Administration (GSA)</h3>
<p>
Government agencies, like The Department of Defense (DOD), often turn to GSA for a slightly more convenient bidding and purchasing method than open-market. However, this avenue also puts more control of what a customer will receive from this bidding process versus the end-user being the cornerstone of the requirement and transaction. When not being able to use an existing COTS IDIQ, GSA is a good second or tertiary procurement option. This is due to the fact that often only GSA contract holders can respond to these RFQ’s, thus eliminating unwelcomed, inexperienced competition. GSA also offers value to end users when looking for Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing in the industry on certain products, as items on GSA go through a vetted “fair-and-reasonable” supplier product pricing exercise by a GSA contracting officer.</p>

<h3>3. National Stock Number (NSN)</h3>
<p>
Using NSN is a common and favorable option for military purchasing because it typically puts the control in the hands of the end-user. This is also not a sophisticated procurement process making it an attractive route. Unfortunately, the exact product that is desired is often not what ends up getting purchased. While using NSN, shipping information on the product is scarce which, often causes uncertainty in the end-user. NSN’s are also great for sustaining a product and/or program.</p>

<h3>4. Open Market</h3>
<p>
If acquiring Spacesaver is the main goal, this will not be the best path for an end-user to purchase. Using a full and open contracting method allows an overboard of competition. Public bid boards will frequently lead to Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LTPA) awards made. Open Market is under the full control of contracting officers so they will purchase the cheaper option, creating the highest rate of customer dissatisfaction.</p>

<h3>The Spacesaver Solution</h3>
<p>To learn more about how Spacesaver can help you be ready and secure by utilizing, COTS IDIQ’s and other procurement vehicles, contact us.</p>

Innovative & Cost-Effective Acquisition Strategies

How to purchase the exact Spacesaver products needed at the best price to the government.

<h2>If you need more storage space, you don’t necessarily have to expand into another warehouse or storeroom on base. </h2>
	<p>Spacesaver can help you recover underutilized space in your existing facility and put it to good use!</p>
<p><strong>Here are 5 warehouses and storage areas on military bases around the US that we’ve optimized by helping our clients store more in the space they already have.</strong></p>


	<p>How do we do it? With <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Mobile Storage</a> systems. Here’s how it works.</p>
<h3>Save space with high-density storage</h3>
<p>Eliminate wasted aisle space by mounting shelving or racking on “carriages” that move along rails.</p>

	
	<h3>Military Warehouse Storage</h3>
<p>This warehouse on a large military base stores parts and equipment for vehicle maintenance. A mobilized ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System keeps inventory of all sizes organized and accessible. </p>



	
	<h3>Save Space in Your Armory</h3>
<p>This Marine Corps base keeps weapons secure in <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Universal™ Weapons Racks</a> (UWR®) mounted on Spacesaver mobile storage systems. Promote quick, convenient access to frequently accessed items with shelving mounted on the ends of a mobile system.</p>



	
	<h3>Tool Room Storage</h3>
<p>Save space and keep expensive tools organized and secure. This tool room in an aircraft maintenance facility uses a <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/heavy-duty-mobile-racking/">light-duty ActivRAC system</a> to eliminate wasted space in the aisles. </p>



	
	<h3>Aircraft MRO Crate Storage</h3>
<p>An aircraft MRO storage area at a Texas Air Force base has reduced labor hours by 97 percent and saved $40,000 per year by storing crates on the ActivRAC system instead of on the floor. </p>



	
	<h3>Parachute Storage Areas with High-Density Mobile Systems</h3>
<p>We help keep parachutes clean and organized. Choose from stackable parachute containers on ActivRAC or cantilever ‘arms’ on a high-density storage system.</p>


	
	<h3>Store More in the Space You Have</h3>
<p>Spacesaver’s military storage solutions save time and make the most of your space. That means more space for essential items, more time for training and working, and less time looking for stored items.</p>









Military Storage on Base

Save space and promote readiness with high-density storage options.

<p>Need a better way to store and deploy military gear? Use your End-of-Year funds to save time, save space, and take control. Spacesaver helps you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Get Organized</li>
<li>Increase Readiness</li>
<li>Reduce Footprint</li>
<li>Prevent Property Loss</li>
<li>Save Time</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rapid Readiness Box</h2>
<p>Wooden shipping crates waste time and effort. Rapid Readiness Box is the best alternative to wooden crates for storing and shipping deployable military gear. Use Rapid Readiness Box to store and ship expeditionary shelters, tools, communications equipment, and other military supply. This product can also help you compartmentalize gear in your ISU90, TriCons, and connex boxes.</p>
<h2>Mobility Crate</h2>
<p>The Mobility Crate is a deployable UTV storage rack that provides secure and ready access to utility terrain vehicles. This mission-ready UTV rack protects equipment while reducing footprint in storage and during deployment. Although this product is designed for UTVs, we can modify the product to store other bulk, preposition items for deployment like snowmobiles, lighting equipment, GENSETS (generator sets), fuel bladders, shelters, and more!</p>
<h2>Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System (UEWSS)</h2>
<p>The Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System is the first custom, integrated Type 1 TriCON container that can store, ship, and support modern small arms and crew-served weapons, repair parts, and collateral gear.</p>
<h2>Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®)</h2>
Securely store and deploy weapons and accessories in the time-tested, transportable unit that fits into shipping containers.</p>
<h2>Need Better Storage on Base, too? We’ve Got You Covered
<h4>High-Density Mobile Storage</h4>
<p>From the smallest tools to the largest crates, Spacesaver High-Density Mobile Storage systems consolidate and compactly store anything you need to store in the smallest possible footprint.</p>
<h4>4-Post Steel Shelving</h4>
<p>Spacesaver’s 4-Post shelving keeps items organized and secure. Fit shelving with steel doors or roll-down doors for enhanced security, and mount shelving units on High-Density Mobile Systems to save space.</p>
<h4>Tactical Readiness Lockers</h4>
<p>Choose the size that’s right for your gear, and then add or move units as your needs change.</p>
<h4>Personal Storage Lockers</h4>
<p>Keep gear organized and at the ready with sturdy, right-sized lockers. Design the perfect FreeStyle® Personal Storage Locker to accommodate your unit’s.</p>

Best Ways to Store Deployable Military Gear

Use fiscal year-end funds to promote readiness.

<h3>Packing for deployment can take up valuable time that could be better spent training and preparing for a successful mission.</h3>
<p> That’s why Spacesaver makes it easy to organize storage space in garrison and safely transport your gear into the field, often without the need for pallets or repacking.</p>

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<h3>Rapid Readiness Box</h3>
<p>A durable, efficient, and secure alternative to wooden shipping crates. Originally designed to store and transport expeditionary shelters, the <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#rapidreadinessbox">Rapid Readiness Box</a> can also be used for tools, communications gear, and other military supply.</p>

<h3>Universal™ Expeditonary Weapons Storage System (UEWSS)</h3>
<p>The <a href="/products/weapons-storage/tricon-weapons-storage/">Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System</a> is the first custom, integrated Type 1 TriCON container that can store, ship, and support modern small arms and crew-served weapons, repair parts, and collateral gear.</p>

<h3>Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®)</h3>
<p>The UWR stores weapons and <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">weapon accessories</a> in a compact, transportable unit that fits easily into a shipping container.</p>

<h3>Mobility Crate</h3>
<p>The <a href="/products/military-metal-transport-crate/#mobilitycrate">Mobility Crate</a> is a custom transportable storage rack that provides secure and ready access to utility terrain vehicles (UTV). This mission-ready storage system protects equipment while reducing storage footprint.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



Store It How You Ship It

Modular metal transport crates streamline deployment by air, land, or sea.

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<h1 style="text-align: center; color: #00b4b4;">Secure Tool Storage at an Air Force Base</h1>
<h2 class="whiteText" style="text-align: center;">Saving space and keeping frequently-used tools accessible.</h2>
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<h2>Secure Tool Storage</h2>
In the U.S. Air Force, lives depend on well-maintained planes. Extensive maintenance projects take place in specialized facilities, but technicians also need to perform day-to-day maintenance as issues arise. Tools and supplies for those jobs need to be organized and in good condition, and they need to be kept in a space that’s both secure and convenient.

To store commonly-used tools, parts, and supplies, the Support Section Chief at this Air Maintenance Unit wanted to set up a cage in the supply room near the exit door to the runway. Space was a problem, though: the shelving could be set up against the wall, but the cage would need to extend three feet into the room, beyond the outer edge of the shelving, to provide ADA-compliant access to stored items.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1660769548331{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]The local Spacesaver consultant was on base working on another project, so the Support Section Chief asked him to provide insights into the problem.

The Spacesaver consultant worked with Spacesaver’s engineers to create a custom solution: <a href="/products/commercial-metal-shelving/raptorrac-wide-span-shelving/">RaptorRAC® Widespan Shelving</a> encased in perforated steel sliding doors and surrounds. Perforated steel “walls” are welded to the sides. The doors slide on overhead supports along the front of the shelving and lock to ensure the contents are secure.

This solution securely stores tools, parts, and supplies while taking up half the space that a cage would require to store the same items.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension="flat" size="large" url="/military-storage-workroom/" align="center" bg_color="#ed1c24" btn_hover_bg="#00b4b4" btn_hover_txt_color="#ffffff"]See more tool room storage ideas[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-43111" src="https://www.spacesaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/secure-tool-storage-lockable-shelving.png" alt="secure tool storage lockable shelving" />[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<p style="text-align: center; color: #ed1c24; font-weight: bold;">The Spacesaver solution secures parts and supplies in half the space that a cage would occupy.</p>
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<p class="whiteText">Store tools, equipment, supplies, and other materials with confidence. Contact us to get connected to your local Spacesaver consultant, who can assess your space, explain your options, and provide drawings of systems that will optimize your space and your security.</p>
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Secure Tool Storage at an Air Force Base

Saving space and keeping frequently-used tools accessible.

<p><a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/products/military-parachute-storage/">Spacesaver’s heavy-duty cantilever racks</a> don’t
    have to just sit around. Racks can be set on the floor, or installed on
    compact mobile carriages to save space, or mounted on caster bases for
    ultimate flexibility. As your needs change, you can add more modular racks
    to ensure that gear stays organized and protected.</p>
<p>They’re designed to be sturdy enough to hold about 90 pounds per “arm,”
    which means they can accommodate a range of parachutes, backpacks, and
    other gear.</p>