ICE NEWS & EVENTS
January 4, 2012. Purchase of Epicor's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Inter-Coastal Electronics (ICE) provides continuous re-investment by improving our corporate infrastructure to be more responsive to our customer base. EPICOR9 is a next-generation Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system recently purchased to replace our current ERP system. This system provides more efficiency and supports company growth while reducing individual employee workload. An internal project team will implement and install the new system within six months. Software features include:
- Platform independent via browser interface to include iPad, iPhone, SmartPhone
- Highly efficient design – streamlined to reduce unnecessary clicks
- Fully integrated – legacy databases will be replaced
- Time keeping - metric-based timecard entry and approvals are DCAA compliant
- Data portability – export screens to a spreadsheet with one click
EPICOR is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries.
July 14, 2011. ISO 9001 Re-Certification Audit Passed
ICE completed a five day audit for ISO 9001:2008
re-certification. The audit was performed by Great Western Registrar and passed with no findings or non-conformances. ICE prides itself with a maturing Quality Management System (QMS), and continues on the path to Customer Satisfaction and continual improvement.
April 28, 2011. ITAS-TESS FTS LOT VII
ICE is awarded $9.5M contract by PEO STRI for 153 Improved Target Acquisition System - Tactical Engagement Simulation System Field Training System (ITAS-TESS FTS) to be delivered in 2012. At program completion, 525 units will be delivered to the US Army. The ITAS-TESS trainer is previously fielded to fifteen CONUS and three OCONUS US Army locations.
The ITAS-TESS FTS is a laser-based system that accurately replicates flight of the TOW missile system including fly-out in the gunner’s sight. This system is designed to conduct simulated weapons engagement during individual and collective force-on-force training missions using normal tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). The Vehicle Area Network (VAN) removes cabling from the interior of the vehicle platform, reduces installation time and system assemblies, and provides increased flexibility with a wireless network.
KIOWA CASUP TESS
ICE is awarded $4.4M contract by PEO STRI to provide Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) kits for the Kiowa Warrior (KW) Cockpit and Sensor Upgrade Program (CASUP) for the US Army, to include six systems by March 2015 with an option for two additional sets.
The KW CASUP live training system is interoperable with the existing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) and Longbow Apache Tactical Engagement Simulation System (LBA TESS) Homestation instrumentation system. KW CASUP TESS simulates the offensive and vulnerability characteristics of the aircraft when operated with existing MILES during KW CASUP TESS Limited User Test (LUT) and Operational Test (OT).
KW CASUP TESS simulates Semi-Active Laser (SAL) Hellfire Missile, 2.75” Hydra rockets, and 50 caliber gun weapons engagements during live training. KW CASUP TESS is planned to support KW CASUP LUT and OT. The simulation data provided by KW CASUP TESS will be used to support the LUT/OT evaluations.
October 28, 2010. Annual Audit Passed with No Findings. "The FY10 Analysis of the Government Property Control System at Inter-Coastal Electronics was performed by Mr. Bill Lucas and Mr. Rudolph Lewis on October 27 & 28, 2010." The results of the analysis were that "the system used by ICE for the control, care and accounting of Government Property in its possession is adequate." "All functions reviewed were Adequate. There were no Systemic findings. No Corrective actions are required."
Inter-Coastal Electronics thanks Scott Johnston, our Logistics Specialist for supporting and maintaining our Government Property System and for supporting the audit. Bill Lucas also noted in reference to Scott Johnston and other supportive personnel; "The cooperation and courtesy shown by the employees of Inter-Coastal Electronics during the course of the review was very much appreciated." Thanks Scott for the good work you do!
October 22, 2010. ICE is now an authorized Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF), approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in accordance with the 9/11 Commission Act. The program enables freight forwarders and shippers to pre-screen cargo, avoiding any potential bottlenecks at the airport, while providing security and ensuring public safety.
June 24, 2010. Today Inter-Coastal Electronics announced the delivery of the Exportable Training Capability – Instrumentation System (ETC-IS) to its customer and the US Army. Based at the National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, CA, the ETC-IS is the world's only sea/land/air transportable Maneuver Combat Training Center (MCTC) designed to facilitate Homestation training of asymmetrical Force-on-Force engagements.