U.S. Marine Corps Awards Polaris $98M Sole-Source Contract for MRZR Alpha ULTVs
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source contract valued at up to $98 million for continued production of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle.
$98 million
5 kW
Over 500
What Happened
The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has an order period of up to five years and includes, for the first time, the MRZR Alpha 5kW exportable power variant. This variant provides 24V power while stationary or on the move, supporting tactical edge computing and air defense systems without compromising the vehicle's ability to haul two litters and other mission-critical supplies.
Marine Corps initially purchased MRZR Alpha vehicles under a GSA contract awarded from USSOCOM’s PM-FOSOV.
Contract ceiling was raised from $109M to $130M and additional extensions were exercised.
New sole-source contract valued up to $98M awarded for continued production and delivery.
“The ULTV is a highly capable and configurable platform that enhances Marine Corps readiness across the board. We’ve worked closely with the engineering team at Polaris to expand on its capabilities even further, including the introduction of the high-power variant, which opens new possibilities for communications and systems integration.”
- Logistics platform
- Infantry maneuver
- MEDEVAC
- Counter-drone operations
- Communications command and control
- Ground refueling for aircraft
Why this matters
This contract reinforces the Marine Corps' modernization efforts, providing off-road mobility with a new exportable power variant to support advanced communications and edge computing.
Terms in This Story
- Sole-source contract
- A contract awarded without competitive bidding, typically because only one supplier can meet the requirements.
- IDIQ
- Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract; a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period.
- ULTV
- Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle; a military vehicle designed for rapid deployment and maneuverability in austere environments.
- Exportable power
- The ability of a vehicle to supply electrical power to external equipment, such as communications systems or generators.
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