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BAE OMC’s RG-31 was the first mine-resistant vehicle fielded by US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, where it was used by the 101st Airborne (and reportedly by SOCOM) as a patrol vehicle. Since hostilities began, a series of orders have been placed by US forces through an odd triumvirate: General Dynamics Land Systems Canada was partnered with BAE OMC of South Africa and its GDLS parent in the USA. All contracts are signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government (who also use RG-31s)...
RG-31 MRAP Contracts
Unless otherwise specified, all contracts are issued by the US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) in Quantico, VA. Contracts are signed with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government in Ottawa, ON. General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada manages the contracts, and works with partner BAE OMC in South Africa to deliver the vehicles. RG-31 Delivery orders include:
#0001: Test vehicles
#0002: 10 4×4 Category I and 10 6×6 Category II
#0003: 600 Category II
#0004: 773 Category I
#0007: 250 Category I #0009: 27 unspecified
Jan 25/11: A $ 7.9 million firm fixed priced contract modification for 691 RG-31 window armor upgrade kits Work will be performed in Selma, AL (80%) and London, Ontario, Canada (20%), and is expected to be complete in October 2011. This contract modification was a sole source procurement (M67854-07-D-5028).
Dec 9/10: A $317.4 million firm-fixed-priced contract modification for 1,382 kit sets, used to modify CAT II RG-31 Mk.5E vehicles delivered under previous orders. These engineering change proposal (ECPs) sets include 691 kits with: independent suspension axle aystem (ISAS); ISAS nose assembly; armor kits; wheel and tire upgrade; left forward seats; spall liner; central tire inflation system upgrade; power pack upgrade; transfer case assembly; transfer case components; upgrade hydraulics; hood/bonnet assembly; and enhanced exhaust system. The buy also includes 525 ECP kits to install inward facing seats, and 166 ECP kits for footrests.
Work will be performed in Trenton, NJ; Chandler, AZ; Waltham, MA; Ogdensburg, NY; St-Etienne, France; and Benoni, South Africa. Work is expected to be completed no later than November 2011 (M67854-07-D-5028). See also Skydex flooring, which helps cushion shock, vibration, and blast forces. Work is expected to be completed October 2011 (M67854-07-D-5028).
July 28/10: A $33.2 million firm-fixed-price delivery order for 27 RG-31 MRAP vehicles with associated engineering change proposal upgrades, to include an independent suspension system.
The major production and assembly work will be performed in South Africa. Major sub-assemblies will be purchased from companies in Fairfield, OH; Buffalo, NY; and Ogdensburg, NY. Work is expected to be complete no later than April 2011...
