Fourth Generation Escort Vehicle (EV4) in support of the Office of Secure Transportation (OST), NA-15.

The National Nuclear Security Administration, under the Department of Energy, is forecasting the procurement of Fourth Generation Escort Vehicles to support the Office of Secure Transportation, with the contract targeting small businesses under the SBA set-aside program. The NAICS code 336211 indicates the work involves the manufacturing of motor vehicles for specialized transportation needs, suggesting the vehicles will be custom-built to meet strict security and operational requirements for transporting sensitive nuclear materials. The solicitation is not yet active but is scheduled for public release in August 2026, allowing small businesses time to prepare proposals and align with the technical specifications and compliance standards required by OST. Chelsea Murphy, the Small Business Program Manager, serves as the primary point of contact, providing guidance and support to interested small business entities. The place of performance and exact location details are not yet defined, indicating the final deployment and operational bases are still to be determined. The contract is expected to involve robust engineering, testing, and certification processes to ensure the vehicles comply with federal security, safety, and durability mandates. While no funding or award amount is specified, the forecast signals a long-term, high-priority need for modernized escort assets to secure high-risk nuclear transport operations across the United States.