Navistar Defense to supply cargo trucks, wreckers, spare parts to U.S. Army.

Navistar Defense was awarded a $14,085,821 firm-fixed-price contract for 4x4 Navistar cargo trucks 6x6 Navistar general transport trucks, 6x6 Navistar 30 ton wreckers, and Navistar spare parts. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Lisle, Illinois, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 27, 2020. Fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $14,085,821 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting activity.

7000-MV Recovery Vehicle (Picture source: Navistar Defense)

The versatile International 7000-MV platform features a recovery vehicle that can be used for multiple purposes. The 7000-MV Recovery Vehicle off-road truck is equipped with a crane for vehicle recovery and lifting of heavy equipment.

The International 7000-MV is powered by the same heavy-duty turbo-charged diesel engine that’s made a name tackling gravel pits, landfills and rugged construction sites. Plus, it offers up to a 50-degree wheel cut for a tighter turning radius. A proven performer in the commercial and military world, the 7000-MV is a hard-working model of efficiency that’s being used in Iraq and Afghanistan today as a general troop transporter; wrecker; water tanker; petroleum, oil and lubricant vehicle; and hazardous material truck.