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Industry NewsArmy Extends Bridge To OshkoshJanuary 18, 2012 The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a bridge contract to continue production and support of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). Under this extended contract, valued at approximately $11 million, the government can place orders through October 2013 and Oshkosh Defense can deliver through September 2014. The first order under the bridge contract was awarded on Dec. 21, 2011. The first order under the FHTV bridge contract includes more than 20 HEMTT Light Equipment Transporters (LET), more than 10 PLS A1 trucks and more than 10 PLS A1 trailers. Work under the order is scheduled to be completed in December 2013. The FHTV includes the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) and Palletized Load System (PLS). The HEMTT A4 has a 13-ton payload capacity and is available in multiple variants for a wide range of operations. The PLS supports the Army’s distribution and resupply system, transporting ammunition and other material. The HET is designed to rapidly transport battle tanks, fighting and recovery vehicles, armored vehicles and construction equipment. To date, Oshkosh has produced more than 58,000 FHTV trucks and trailers for the Army. Oshkosh also has remanufactured more than 11,000 FHTV trucks, the company said.
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