US Marine Corps Awards $98M Contract for MRZR Alpha ULTVs to Polaris
The US Marine Corps awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source, $98 million IDIQ contract for MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles over five years. The contract includes a new 5kW exportable power variant and supports Force Design 2030 priorities. Over 500 MRZR Alphas are already in service for logistics, medical evacuation, and counter-drone operations. The vehicles are air-transportable by MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters, enhancing rapid deployment for II MEF and III MEF.
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US Marine Corps Awards $98M MRZR Alpha ULTV Contract to Polaris
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $98 million for production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The five-year contract, issued through the Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC), includes for the first time a 5kW exportable power variant of the vehicle, along with funding for ongoing engineering and logistics support. The MRZR Alpha is designed for enhanced payload capacity, tactical air transport (compatible with MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters), and off-road performance to support expeditionary forces. The contract aligns with Force Design 2030 priorities, supporting deployment to III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and II MEF. Over 500 MRZR Alpha vehicles are currently in USMC service for logistics, infantry maneuver, medical evacuation, counter-drone operations, and other roles. Polaris has partnered with the Marine Corps for over a decade.
Naval TechnologyUS Marine Corps Awards $98M MRZR Alpha ULTV Contract to Polaris
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $98 million for production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The five-year contract, issued through the Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC), includes for the first time a 5kW exportable power variant of the vehicle, along with funding for ongoing engineering and logistics support. The MRZR Alpha is designed for enhanced payload, tactical air transport, and off-road performance, and can be carried internally by MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters. The contract supports Force Design 2030 priorities, with fielding for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), II MEF, and supporting establishments. The USMC currently operates over 500 MRZR Alpha vehicles for logistics, infantry maneuver, medical evacuation, counter-drone operations, and aircraft ground refueling. The partnership between Polaris and the Marine Corps spans over a decade.
Naval TechnologyUS Marine Corps Awards $98M MRZR Alpha ULTV Contract to Polaris
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $98 million for the production and delivery of MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs). The five-year contract, issued through the Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC), includes for the first time a 5kW exportable power variant of the vehicle, along with funding for ongoing engineering and logistics support. The MRZR Alpha is designed for enhanced payload, tactical air transport, and off-road performance, supporting rapid deployment of infantry, reconnaissance, and logistics units. It can be carried internally by MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters. The contract aligns with Force Design 2030 priorities, supporting fielding timelines for III MEF and II MEF. The USMC currently operates over 500 MRZR Alpha vehicles for tasks including logistics, medical evacuation, counter-drone operations, and command and control.
Naval TechnologyUS Marine Corps Awards $98M MRZR Alpha ULTV Contract to Polaris
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $98 million for the production and delivery of MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs). The five-year contract, issued through the Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC), includes for the first time a 5kW exportable power variant of the vehicle, along with funding for ongoing engineering and logistics support. The MRZR Alpha is designed for enhanced payload capacity, tactical air transport, and off-road performance, enabling rapid deployment across difficult terrain. It can be carried internally by MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters. The contract aligns with Force Design 2030 priorities, supporting fielding for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), II MEF, and related programs. The USMC currently operates over 500 MRZR Alpha vehicles for logistics, infantry maneuver, medical evacuation, counter-drone operations, and other tasks. Polaris' partnership with the Marine Corps spans over a decade.
Naval TechnologyUS Marine Corps awards new MRZR Alpha ULTVs contract to Polaris
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source contract valued at up to $98 million for production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract covers a five-year order period and includes, for the first time, acquisition of a 5kW exportable power variant. The MRZR Alpha is designed for enhanced payload capacity, tactical air transport, and off-road performance, enabling rapid unit deployment across difficult terrain. The vehicle can be carried internally by MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters. The contract also funds ongoing engineering and logistics support. Currently, US Marines operate over 500 MRZR Alpha vehicles for logistics, infantry maneuver, medical evacuation, counter-drone operations, and other tasks. The contract aligns with Force Design 2030 priorities and extends a partnership spanning more than a decade.
Naval TechnologyUS Marine Corps Awards $98M MRZR Alpha ULTV Contract to Polaris
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source contract valued at up to $98 million for the production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded through the Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC), covers a five-year order period. For the first time, the contract includes acquisition of a 5kW exportable power variant of the MRZR Alpha, along with funding for ongoing engineering and logistics support. The MRZR Alpha is designed for enhanced payload capacity, tactical air transport, and off-road performance, enabling rapid unit deployment across difficult terrain. The vehicle can be carried internally by MV-22 and CH-53 helicopters. The contract aligns with Force Design 2030 priorities, supporting integration and deployment for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and II MEF. Currently, US Marines operate over 500 MRZR Alpha vehicles for logistics, infantry maneuver, medical evacuation, counter-drone operations, and other tasks.
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