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Special Operations Command Taps Polaris For Some 2,000 Light Tactical Vehicles

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

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Special Operations Command Taps Polaris For Some 2,000 Light Tactical Vehicles

MRZR-2 Photo: Polaris Industries.

Special Operations Command will negotiate and award a sole source contract to Polaris Industries [PII] for two- and four-seat Light Tactical All-Terrain-Vehicles (LTATV).The command wants 1,750 MRZR-4 and 300 MRZR-2 vehicles.A five-Year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, utilizing both Firm- Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee Contract Line Items, is anticipated. Place of delivery and delivery dates will be determined at the delivery order level. The estimated award date is scheduled for June 2015.While not indicative of the final contract pricing, GSA…

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