USSOCOM Awards Polaris Defense Contract
$83 Million Contract for
Polaris MRZR 2 & MRZR Off-Road Vehicles
Minneapolis, MN (8/25/2015) - USSOCOM
has awarded Polaris Defense a new, sole source,
firm-fixed-price contract for the Polaris MRZR
off-road vehicle platform and vehicle delivery
started earlier this month. The $83 million, five
year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity
(IDIQ) contract, signed in July, continues delivery
order options on MRZR 2 and MRZR 4 vehicles -
along with contractor logistics support (CLS)
for spares, training and support as part of the
light tactical all-terrain vehicle (LTATV) program.
Since 2013, Polaris Defense has been delivering
MRZR vehicles to USSOCOM under a blanket purchase
agreement (BPA) against a GSA contract.
"We've been providing the MRZR for three years to USSOCOM and this contract reiterates that ultralight mobility is still a critical component of Special Operations Forces missions," said Rich Haddad, Polaris Defense General Manager. "These are extremely configurable platforms, providing operators the ability to quickly prepare for missions even in the most extreme terrain. MRZRs provide extreme mobility SOF can count on, that deploys in tactical air, providing maximum flexibility."
The Polaris MRZR is a highly mobile off-road platform
that is CV-22 internally transportable and can
be configured a number of ways to help expeditionary
forces meet mission requirements for emerging
threats, while forward deployed. Some common tactical
features of these off-road platforms include increased
payload, standard winch, electronic power steering,
aircraft tie-downs, fold down rollover protective
structures (ROPS), large cargo boxes, IR light
capability and blackout mode.
"Our customers appreciate that we use robust commercial off-the-shelf components for intuitive operation and easier maintenance worldwide," said Haddad. "Our MRZRs are in service in more than 20 countries, providing a high degree of interoperability and commonality among U.S. and allied forces."
Polaris Defense brings game-changing resources to the military in the area of ultra-light off-road mobility as part of a larger, commercial company. Polaris provides a wealth of engineering, production and sustainability resources that come with being a recognized leader in the off-road vehicle industry. Polaris maintains a robust global network of dealers, distributors, and subsidiaries, providing dedicated full life-cycle support for these vehicles throughout the world. And with a proven and well-established Defense team, the company works closely with military customers to gain a thorough understanding of their off-road mobility needs, as well as their support requirements when they operate globally.
About Polaris
Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports
industry with annual 2014 sales of $4.5 billion.
Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets
innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER®
and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles
and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global
sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road
vehicles and has established a presence in the
heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market
with the Victory® and Indian Motorcycle® and Slingshot®
brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest
in the global on-road small electric/hybrid powered
vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars
(GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S.,
and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances
the riding experience with a complete line of
Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel,
Klim branded apparel and ORV accessories under
the Kolpin®, Cycle Country® and Pro Armor® brands.
Information about the complete line of Polaris
products, apparel and vehicle accessories are
available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime
at polaris.com
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