The U.S. Department of Defense on May 24 announced that AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $4,653,330,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, trailers, kits and services to support production. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 9, 2028. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.
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The U.S. Department of Defense on May 24 announced that AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $4,653,330,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, trailers, kits and services to support production (Picture source: AM General)
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program was initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense to replace a portion of the aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) or Humvees. The JLTV is designed to provide improved protection, mobility, and payload capacity compared to the older Humvees.
AM General was one of the competitors in the JLTV program. In August 2015, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps awarded contracts to three companies to produce JLTV prototypes for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. AM General was one of the selected manufacturers, along with Oshkosh Defense and Lockheed Martin.
After a rigorous evaluation process, in August 2015, the U.S. Army selected Oshkosh Defense as the winner of the JLTV contract, and AM General and Lockheed Martin were not awarded production contracts at that time.
On February 23, the U.S. Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal today awarded leading global military mobility solutions provider, AM General, a 5-year (plus 5-year option) contract to manufacture an estimated 20,000 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) along with approximately 10,000 trailers and including implementation of technology enhancements for delivery to the US Armed Forces.
“We are humbled and honored to receive this contract and continue our strong partnership with the US Armed Forces. The effort that we put into our winning proposal is testament to our commitment to serve those who serve to protect us,” said Jim Cannon, AM General President and CEO. “It was with the Warfighters in mind that we set out to not only demonstrate our world-class manufacturing capabilities but also to integrate innovative solutions into the JLTV so they receive the best product for their mission.”
AM General is well positioned to evolve next generation JLTVs to meet mission demands across the full range of military operations. The company’s core capability of Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) development and production, coupled with their R.I.D.E (Responsive, Integrity, Dynamic, Excellence) values and culture, ensures that the end user is well equipped and supported on the battlefield. Further, AM General combines unmatched LTV program experience with proven transformative commercial manufacturing initiatives, like their Smart Factory, Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGV), Radio Frequency Identification/Global Positioning System (RFID/GPS) traceability, and rigorous International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 certified Quality Management System (QMS) standards to produce and deliver JLTVs equipped with technical enhancements that surpass requirements. Some of the JLTV technology enhancements include enhanced corrosion protection and improved fuel efficiency in addition to continuous developments for an updated Next Generation Vehicle Architecture.
The JLTV will be produced in a dedicated military production facility at their 96-acre Mishawaka Manufacturing Campus (MMC) in Indiana. MMC features an onsite test track where JLTVs will undergo testing in a dynamic operating environment. These dedicated facilities underpin the company’s readiness to execute a smooth transition for JLTV production, quality testing, and delivery. Deliveries are expected to begin 17 months after the contract award.
Defense News May 2023
