U.S. ARMY AWARDS OSHKOSH DEFENSE THREE FHTV CONTRACTS WORTH OVER $320.7 MILLION
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Army Contracting Command (Detroit Arsenal MI) awarded Oshkosh Defense LLC (Oshkosh WI) three contracts - worth a total of over $320.7 million - related to the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles program.
The first award was a $173,788,535 firm-fixed-price, fixed-price-incentive contract (W56HZV-20-F-0035). for heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks, palletized load system trucks, and self-recovery winches on the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of October 31, 2022.
The second award was a $100,886,870 fixed-price-incentive contract (W56HZV-20-F-0149) for heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks, palletized load system (PLS) trucks and PLS trailers on the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of August 31, 2022.
The third award was a $46,093,000 fixed-price-incentive contract (W56HZV-20-F-0150) for heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks, palletized load system trucks (PLS), and PLS trailers on the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of October 30, 2022.
Under the auspices of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles program, U.S. Army procurement of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck and Palletized Load System vehicle components will continue through FY24.
Rebuild and upgrade of the existing HEMTT fleet is reaching its end within the overall FHTV program. According to U.S. Army budget request documentation, PLS-ESP is funded only through FY21, and HEMTT-ESP is currently funded only through FY20.
Since its combat debut during Operation Desert Storm (1991), the HEMTT heavy logistics vehicle has proven itself to be a vital element of the U.S. Army's logistical tail. Furthermore, the vehicle's compatibility with C-130 and C-17 tactical transport aircraft helps ensure that the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles will remain the primary platform for the U.S. Army's and U.S. Marine Corps' heavy tactical logistical vehicle fleet for the foreseeable future.