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Army To Drop Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle RFP On Friday

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, March 27th, 2019

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Army To Drop Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle RFP On Friday

BAE Systems' MkIV CV90. Photo: Matthew Beinart

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--The Army is expected to release the final request for proposals on Friday for its Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OFMV), the program to replace its Bradleys, a lead official told reporters here on Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Ross Coffman, director of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle cross-functional team, confirmed the Army will open its OMFV competition this week after a series of industry engagements to inform requirements, with plans to accept proposals in October and downselect for prototype awards in FY…

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