The US Marine Corps has released a request for information (RFI) for the possibility of an additional supplier to its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program.
Systems required are commercially available or non-developmental platforms and related trailers that can enter service quickly without requiring a new vehicle development effort.
It is expected to position Oshkosh Defense as a returning partner for the initiative after losing the follow-on JLTV contract to AM General in 2023.
The move comes after the military’s reaffirmation last February that it would still pursue JLTV expansion less than a year after the US Army paused the vehicle’s acquisition in favor of lighter and more mobile vehicle platforms.
“Our requirement remains steadfast,” said Jennifer Moore, program executive officer for land systems of the US Marine Corps.
“We are replacing our entire Humvee fleet with the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, period. We’ll have a unitary fleet going forward, and there is no change.”
Focus on Rapid Fielding
The RFI outlines a potential requirement for up to 7,500 vehicles and 4,000 trailers over a five-year base contract with five additional option years.
The force noted that it will expect three production-representative vehicles within 90 days of a contract award and 50 vehicles and trailers within 10 months.
Oshkosh, the original JLTV manufacturer, has delivered more than 24,000 vehicles globally since 2015, including over 6,000 for the US Marine Corps.
Responding to the RFI, the company highlighted that it remains the only supplier capable of rapidly producing combat-proven JLTVs at scale.
Specifications
The JLTV or equivalent platform sought under the RFI must have an approximate payload capacity of 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) for four-door variants and 5,100 pounds (2,313 kilograms) for two-door models.
It should also feature a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds (3,402 kilograms), scalable armor protection, and the ability to ford water up to 60 inches (152 centimeters) deep.
The military also requested vehicles capable of operating in environments with a 70-percent off-road mission profile, generating 10 kilowatts of onboard power, and integrating with existing logistics and training systems.
Additional capabilities include anti-lock braking and electronic stability control systems, front- and rear-facing cameras, trailer compatibility, parts commonality between vehicles and trailers, and compliance with the Pentagon’s cybersecurity and risk management standards for onboard networks and communications systems.
