Revision Military Ltd., a Delaware corporation based in Vermont, has agreed to pay $426,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The allegations involve selling eyewear products purportedly sourced entirely from the United States but containing non-domestic components.
The company's protective eyewear systems were purchased by the U.S. military through the Defense Logistics Agency's Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (SOE TLS) Program. This program mandates that textile components be sourced domestically in compliance with the Berry Amendment.
An investigation found that between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2020, Revision used foreign sources for carrying pouches, cases, and straps in certain products sold under this program. Revision admitted to these sales and acknowledged that employees responsible for product sourcing and sales knew about the non-compliant components during this period. The government claims this constitutes a violation of the False Claims Act.
United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest stated, "In selling products that it knew to be non-compliant, Revision violated the trust placed in government contractors in furtherance of its own bottom line." He added that this case marks the third resolution related to procurement fraud in Department of Defense contracts within two years.
The investigation received support from the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division and the United States Department of Defense Office of Inspector General's Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS). Special Agent-in-Charge Keith K. Kelly emphasized their commitment to protecting soldiers' interests and pursuing procurement fraud aggressively. DCIS Special Agent Patrick J. Hegarty highlighted their focus on maintaining integrity within DoD procurement processes.
Revision has agreed to pay $426,000 as part of its resolution with the United States. This payment reflects Revision's acknowledgment of responsibility and cooperation with the investigation, along with compliance measures implemented by new ownership after 2019.
Civil Chief Lauren Almquist Lively managed this matter for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.