Army Contracting Command - Warren, Next Generation Ground Combat Vehicle Prototype - W56HZV1690001DA2PA004

The US Army TARDEC is initiating a multi-year, multimillion-dollar project to develop the next generation ground combat vehicle (NGCV) through a collaborative prototyping effort involving engineering teams from industry, academia, and the defense sector. This initiative focuses on designing and integrating advanced component technologies into a prototype vehicle platform. The project solicitation will be conducted under the Detroit Arsenal Automotive Other Transaction Agreement (DA2 OTA) and is managed jointly by the Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium (DATC), US Army TARDEC, and the Army Contracting Command - Warren. Participation is limited to organizations that are members of the DATC, emphasizing a coalition of specialized entities. The procurement process includes several key milestones, starting with an Industry Day in March 2017, followed by a Draft Request for White Paper in April and a Final Request in May, with contract awards anticipated by September 2017. The work will be performed primarily in Warren, Michigan, with the contracting office located at Detroit Arsenal. Points of contact for further information include the DATC Executive Director for consortium membership and the Agreements Officer at Army Contracting Command Warren for procurement specifics and scheduling. The initiative represents a strategic investment in advancing ground combat capabilities by leveraging collaborative innovation across multiple sectors.